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Maine Rep. Laurel Libby
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Maine lawmaker censured for outing, deadnaming trans student athlete

Republican Rep. Laurel Libby outed the student in a Facebook post.

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Maine Gov. Paul LePage Vetoes Conversion Therapy Ban

The far-right Republican is the first governor from either party to veto such a measure.

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Election

Election Results for LGBT Voters: In The States

The highest profile races are often at the federal level, but state legislatures and city leaders can make a big difference in LGBT lives.

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Ryan Fecteau
Politics

Ryan Fecteau, Gay and 28, Breaks Ground as Maine House Speaker

Fecteau, who pushed the state to ban the use of conversion therapy on minors, will be the first out gay man to hold the position in Maine.

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Gay, HIV-Positive, and Running Illinois

Greg Harris, the new Illinois House majority leader, is one of several out lawmakers ascending to key posts.

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Election

Maine Could Make History With Gay Governor, Youngest Out Legislator

Mike Michaud was unopposed in Tuesday's primary for governor, while Ryan Fecteau captured the Democratic nomination in the state's 11th House District.

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Arts & Entertainment

Catholic University Denies Recognition to LGBT Student Group

Administrators said that despite students' reassurances, they feared the group would become an advocacy organization rather than a support group.

Gov. Paul LePage
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Is the Gov. of Maine About to Veto a Ban on 'Ex-Gay Therapy'?

Paul LePage hasn't said whether he will sign a bill sent to his desk today by the legislature.