Midterms could put LGBTQ lawmakers in committee chairmanships
Mark Takano and Tammy Baldwin could gain additional power in Congress
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FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITYChris Gallant Is Running for Congress Without Apology
After provocative photos thrust him into the spotlight, the gay candidate talks authenticity, affordability, and taking on a Trump loyalist.
Read at Metro WeeklyRepublican who accused Democrat of being “dangerous” to kids found guilty of child endangerment
The Christian mom was busted driving drunk with an 8 and 11 year old in the car, but claims she found God and can…
Read at LGBTQ NationTrump administration seeks researchers to link gender dysphoria to violent crime
“It looks to me that the administration’s already decided what it wants the science to say,” said Transgender Law Center policy director Meghan Maury.
Read at LGBTQ NationKansas megachurch pastor running for U.S. Senate has a message for Republicans: Stop bullying trans people
This story originally appeared on The Advocate . A megachurch minister running for the U.S. Senate in Kansas is defending transgender people from Republican…
Read at OutGay man brutally beaten while called “fa***t” & n-word in park. A teen has been arrested.
The teen allegedly said he "hates gay people" before getting his friends to join the beating, but his lawyer denies the charges.
Read at LGBTQ Nation“Stop embarrassing our state”: GOP senator slammed for using slur to insult Democrat
"You’re South Carolina’s senior senator. Dammit act like it."
Read at LGBTQ NationRepublicans just cost my family $600 a month
A member of my family recently received a notice that left us stunned. A prescription they have been taking for years, with no copay,…
Read at Philadelphia Gay NewsGay MAGA activist obsessed with “voter fraud” allegedly helped others fraudulently vote
Experts say Scott Presler may have violated the very elections laws he has accused other of violating.
Read at LGBTQ NationD.C. prepares for new mayor after next week’s election
Incumbent gay Council member, bi candidate also expected to win
Read at Washington BladeBrazilian president melts hearts celebrating victory with trans lawmaker: “Hope in Latin America”
Erika Hilton became her country's most-voted woman congressperson earlier this month.
Read at LGBTQ NationRed state Democrat praised for “excellent” response to trans rights question: “God bless this man”
"It's that simple. Thank you."
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