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Gay Democrat clobbers GOP opponent in special election: “I’m excited to get to work”
Erik Bottcher was one of two Democrats who won in a landslide last week.
Whoa. A Republican governor just vetoed a GOP-led anti-trans bill.
It looks like Republicans in her state legislature won’t be able to override her veto.
Virginia governor gives voters a chance to erase their state’s anti-marriage amendment
“So before I get too emotional on that one, I will start signing,” she said.
Olympic figure skating is even better slowed down
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was queer-inclusive — and he didn’t even have to wear a dress
The Grammy-winning rapper was joined by Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga.
Same-sex couples just won a crucial Supreme Court victory in the Philippines
Some justices even called out lawmakers for dragging their feet on LGBTQ+ rights.
Democrats reintroduce Trans Bill of Rights as “a moral commitment” to trans people
The effort is being led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), who is the parent of a transgender child.
A trans guy sings a duet with himself before he started T
Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman says she’s “always felt sort of nonbinary”
“I’ve always described myself to my husband as a gay man.”
Children’s hospital will continue gender-affirming care after court ruling
It gives parents and kids more time to figure out their care needs while the hospital makes some vital decisions.
“Rooted in love”: A gay reverand recounts the immense power of the Minneapolis ICE protests
The out gay president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance was utterly blown away by protestors’ determination.
