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Texas Dem Colin Allred uses anti-trans language to attack Ted Cruz: ‘Don’t want boys playing girls’ sports’

The ad has raised eyebrows among those who support the Texas congressman in his race for U.S. Senate against Cruz.

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Poll Reveals Tight Race for Texas Senate Seat

The Quinnipiac University poll found that 44 percent of Texans favor Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke for Ted Cruz's Senate seat.

Beto O'Rourke Is Projected to Lose Senate Race to Ted Cruz

The Republican incumbent has fended off a fierce Democratic challenger.

Beto O'Rourke, Pro-LGBTQ Democrat, Leaves Presidential Race

O'Rourke pledged to support whoever wins the Democratic nomination.

Ernest Clark Is Working Nonstop to Kick Ted Cruz Out of the Senate

Clark -- political outreach director for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke -- believes Texas is ready for a change.

15 Elections in 2018 That Will Impact LGBT Lives

A chance to change (almost) everything happens in 10 months. Here are the races that will affect you.

LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

Beto O'Rourke Is Running but Does He Support LGBTQ People?

The newest entrant in the Democratic presidential field has risen to fame for his liberal policies --  we take a look at how he fares with LGBTQ causes. 

Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday

LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

Texas Set to Send First Latinas From State to Congress

Democrats Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia won theit primaries Tuesday and are favored to win in November.

LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election

The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.

Americans Should Be Able to Marry Whoever They Choose

"Unless everyone's right to marriage is protected through bipartisan legislation, no marriage is safe."

Obama Takes Lead Over Clinton With Three Big Primary Wins

Barack Obama powered past Hillary Rodham Clinton in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, taking the lead in delegates for the first time with three commanding victories in and around the U.S. capital. Clinton, considered the overwhelming Democratic favorite just a few weeks ago, has now lost eight straight contests with her defeats Tuesday in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. She was shaking up her staff and turning her attention to must-win races next month in Texas and Ohio. Obama is counting on wins in Wisconsin and his birthplace, Hawaii, next week.

4 Ways LGBTs Are Under Attack in Texas

The state guts rights and endangers kids under the guise of religious freedom.

Cruz Takes 2 States, Tests Boundaries of Where He Wins

The stop-Trump battle gave Cruz a win in Kansas — another state Santorum had won — and Maine.

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Clear Choices: Five Crucial Races With LGBTQ Allies

Dana Goldberg spotlights five key races where allies are running against homophobes in next week's election. 

This Gay Man Wants to End Texas' War Against LGBT People

Former Republican Mike Hendrix thinks he can change Texas before it succumbs to complete right-wing hysteria.

Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday

The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.

LGBTQ Candidates Will Create a Rainbow Wave on Election Day

Out candidates are running in record numbers to make sure we're in the room where it happens.