Who is Scott Presler? The gay conservative even the RNC won't employ
Several scandals have followed Scott Presler throughout his career, including his support of debunked conspiracy theories such as QAnon and 2020 election denial.
December 13, 2024
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Anti-trans Republican Nancy Mace doubles down on dehumanizing transphobic slur during hearing
The GOP chair of the committee refused to condemn Mace's comments saying, “I’m not up to date on my politically correct LGBTQ terminology.”
February 6, 2025
Transgender Virginians can breathe a sigh of relief after Democrats defeat all GOP anti-LGBTQ+ bills
With Democrats in control of the entire state legislature, LGBTQ+ Virginians retain protections and dignity in health care and education in the commonwealth.
February 9, 2024
Va. GOP Block Democratic Measure to Enshrine Marriage Equality Rights
Democrats wanted to give Virginians the opportunity to vote on a measure that would have allowed the state constitution to be amended to reflect marriage equality rights for all within the state.
February 17, 2023
Danica Roem Is Letting Her Record Speak for Itself as She Runs for Virginia Senate
Roem, the first out trans person to serve in a state legislature, is vying to be the second out trans state senator.
November 3, 2023
Rep. Sarah McBride denounces Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks on transgender people
The first trans member of Congress is speaking out against the president’s attempt to erase Americans.
February 4, 2025
Here’s all the insanity from day two of the Republican National Convention
It will get even wilder as the final night on Thursday approaches.
July 17, 2024
Va. Dems Launch Posters 'Going Down' on Ken Cuccinelli
The Democratic Party of Virginia has released a series of sexually suggestive campaign posters targeting Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli's fight to outlaw oral and anal sex.
October 23, 2013
Winsome Earle-Sears: The anti-LGBTQ+ ultraconservative Republican trying to replace Virginia's governor
LGBTQ+ advocates warn that elevating the lieutenant governor to the governorship would be detrimental to the community.
December 17, 2024
West Virginia Republicans want to ban transgender people from public spaces, call them ‘obscene’
One bill would define trans people as “obscene matter” and make them keep their distance from schools, while another would force mental health professionals to “cure” transgender people.
January 13, 2024
Joe Manchin joins Senate GOP to strip health care from transgender military members & their families
The former Democrat continues his right-wing inclinations.
July 12, 2024
Democrats win control of Senate as Virginia goes for Webb
Democrats wrested control of the Senate from Republicans Wednesday as Jim Webb (pictured) beat George Allen in an upset victory in Virginia, giving the party complete domination of Capitol Hill for the first time since 1994.
November 8, 2006
Republicans Advocate Transphobic, Authoritarian ‘Project 2025’’ Even After Election Failures
Elections in Ohio and Virginia demonstrated a shift away from extreme right-wing agendas as a Heritage Foundation’s plan called "Project 2025" faces scrutiny for its authoritarianism and controversial stance on transgender people’s existence.
November 11, 2023
Virginia Republicans vote to take control of local library after losing fight to remove LGBTQ+ books
After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.
December 12, 2024
Neither Democrats Nor Republicans Pleased With Virginia's GOP Lt. Gov. Nominee
The Republican Party in Virginia nominated right-wing bishop E.W. Jackson to run for lieutenant governor, sparking negative comments about Jackson's extremism from across the political spectrum.
May 21, 2013
Virginia sued over Glenn Youngkin’s anti-transgender student policies
The ACLU filed two legal actions against the Republican governor’s education department.
February 16, 2024
Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride calls out 'weird' obsession by Republicans in whose minds 'I appear to live rent-free'
Conservatives are obsessed with her gender identity. She is focused on helping Americans.
March 13, 2025
Pat Robertson, Conservative Anti-LGBTQ+ Televangelist, Dies at 93
Robertson helped imbue the Republican Party with conservative Christianity, turning it in the nightmare it is today.
June 8, 2023
In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report
A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
March 12, 2024
Virginia Democrats Rally to Beat Out Far-Right Politicians on Election Day
The Virginia election is set to be a crucial juncture for LGBTQ+ protections and reproductive rights amid intensified conservative challenges.
November 7, 2023
Glenn Youngkin Scrambles as Virginia Schools Reject His Anti-Trans Policies
The conservative governor is trying to figure out how to force districts that refuse to discriminate against their students to implement his policies.
August 24, 2023