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Trump’s conviction is an opportunity to sway independent voters — especially women

Most Americans say they won’t change their votes as a result of Trump’s historic trial, but the verdict could give both parties an opportunity to court independents, a 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll found.

Elizabeth Warren Is LGBTQ Voters' Top Choice in New Poll

The progressive senator from Massachusetts outranked other Democratic presidential hopefuls in several categories in the poll from YouGov Blue and Out magazine. 

Austin Voters Upset Over Choice of Gay School Board Member

The Reverend Jayme Mathias has defeated incumbent Sam Guzman to become the first gay member of the Austin school board, representing district two.

Upshot of Palin Pick Clear to Everyone But Voters Who Matter

As Republicans crush out on Alaska governor Sarah Palin and Democrats do a victory dance, the independent voters who will decide this election have yet to choose their suitor.

Buttigieg Hits First Place in New Iowa Poll

The Monmouth University poll finds him the top choice of 22 percent of likely Democratic caucusgoers.

GOP Picks Anti-LGBTQ Leah Vukmir to Face Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin

Vukmir, an evangelical Christian with a record of working against LGBTQ safety and equality, will run against the state's lesbian incumbent senator. 

America's Largest LGBTQ+ Rights Group Endorses Biden and Harris for Reelection

“At a time when the forces of hatred seek to divide us by race, place, and identity, the choice in this election is clear," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.

GOP Attempt to Shame N.M. Candidate for His Gay Porn Past Backfires

Roger Montoya is not backing down, and the Democratic Party of New Mexico and his supporters stand with him.

Pat Steadman Fights to Turn Colorado Blue

Since Colorado's Amendment 2 changed the state constitution to prohibit new laws to protect lesbians and gays from discrimination in 1992, LGBT activist Pat Steadman has been at the forefront of Colorado's equal rights battle. Now, for the first time since that year, Colorado looks like it could well swing Democrat in November's election, thanks in large part to the work of Steadman and Equal Rights Colorado.

Pete Buttigieg Surges to Second as Warren, Sanders Drop in New Poll

A CNN poll shows him in fourth place. A Quinnipiac survey puts him in second.

'Equality Voters' Stopped the 'Red Wave,' Says New Poll

Voters who support LGBTQ+ equality played a key role in Democratic midterm victories, says the Human Rights Campaign.

Lincoln Project cofounder Rick Wilson on the org's new trans ad and its strategy for the next 13 days

"We’ve got a lot of work left to do in these final days, but we’re feeling good about where we stand," he tells John Casey.

Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate and will be the only LGBTQ+ member

Baldwin prevailed in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde.

With Sanders Out, Is It Time to Vote Exclusively by Mail?

The days of going to a polling station may be drawing to an end.

When a childless cat lady can see Russia from her house

Poor judgment in selecting a running mate can signal broader issues with a candidate's leadership and governance abilities, writes John Casey.

Progress of Gay Rights Movement to Be Center Stage in California

The California supreme court ruling legalizing gay marriage in the state will not be the last word. California voters will almost certainly hold a referendum on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in November, and for the first time anywhere in the United States, the vote will have a direct and immediate effect on gay couples waiting to tie the knot. The amendment needs a simple majority to pass, and if the voters reject gay marriage, their decision will supersede the high court's Thursday ruling that made California the second state to legalize gay marriage, behind Massachusetts. There are signs the contest's outcome will be close.

'Values Voters' Anarchy Good News for Gays

The fractured coalition of Christian conservatives is meeting in Washington, D.C., on Friday and Saturday for a "Values Voters Summit," to be capped Saturday evening by a straw poll of the 2,500 participants. But if media reports are to be believed, consolidating the far-right vote may be wishful thinking this primary season.