Jared Polis
I Was Invited to the White House for Pride. Here's Everything I Saw and Everyone I Spoke With.
One sentiment shared among some LGBTQ+ people at the White House on June 26 for its Pride picnic: My younger self wouldn’t believe I’d one day be here. To [...]Read more about I Was Invited to the White House for Pride. Here's Everything I Saw and Everyone I Spoke With.
5 Headlines That Dominated LGBTQ+ News in 2022
There was no shortage of dramatic and consequential events to consider as the top stories for the LGBTQ+ community in 2022, and most of those events threaten to [...]Read more about 5 Headlines That Dominated LGBTQ+ News in 2022
The Club Q Shooting: At Least Five Killed at LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado, Suspect Identified and a Community Devastated
Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationA gunman has killed at least five people at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo.The New York [...]Read more about The Club Q Shooting: At Least Five Killed at LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado, Suspect Identified and a Community Devastated
A Historic Number of LGBTQ+ Candidates Ran for Elected Office This Year. Here's Who Won.
Progressive LGBTQ+ groups celebrated the pro-equality LGBTQ+ candidates running in key midterm races across the country on Tuesday, several of whom claimed [...]Read more about A Historic Number of LGBTQ+ Candidates Ran for Elected Office This Year. Here's Who Won.
Inside the Surprising Challenge to Ban Gay Panic Defense in Colorado
LGBTQ activists are celebrating Colorado becoming the 10th state in the country to prohibit the gay and transgender panic defense in state court — but that win [...]Read more about Inside the Surprising Challenge to Ban Gay Panic Defense in Colorado
LGBT Democrats Play Visible Role at DNC Winter Meeting in D.C.
The Democratic Party's support for LGBT rights and the election of a record number of LGBT people — nearly all Democrats — to public office in the 2018 midterm [...]Read more about LGBT Democrats Play Visible Role at DNC Winter Meeting in D.C.
Welcome to Detroit: Creating Change Overview
BY KATE OPALEWSKI AND EVE KUCHARSKI Last Sunday marked the end of The National LGBTQ Task Force's 2019 Creating Change Conference — an annual event attended by [...]Read more about Welcome to Detroit: Creating Change Overview
Top 10 National Stories of 2018
No. 10: Ric Grenell confirmed as ambassador U.S. Ambassador to Germandy Richard Grenell (Photo public domain) After months of Democratic opposition, the U.S. [...]Read more about Top 10 National Stories of 2018
Gay Representation Bolstered in House Amid Dem Election Victories
The LGBT caucus in the upcoming Congress will get a sizable boost in the aftermath of victories of gay congressional candidates on Election Day. Three gay and [...]Read more about Gay Representation Bolstered in House Amid Dem Election Victories
Jared Polis Becomes First Out Gay Person to Win Election as Governor
The LGBT community achieved a major first on Tuesday night when Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) became the first openly gay person to win election as governor in [...]Read more about Jared Polis Becomes First Out Gay Person to Win Election as Governor
Democratic Guide to Election Night 2018
For those still recovering from the shock that Republican Donald Trump won the Electoral College — and, thus, the White House — in 2016, the prospect of [...]Read more about Democratic Guide to Election Night 2018
What's at Stake for LGBT Americans on Election Day
As voters head to the polls on Nov. 6 for the 2018 mid-term elections, they will decide a number of races (and one ballot question) that will directly impact [...]Read more about What's at Stake for LGBT Americans on Election Day
LGBT Candidates Could Produce Rainbow Wave in November
With the 2018 congressional mid-terms fast approaching, a record number of LGBT candidates are seeking election to all levels of government ranging from [...]Read more about LGBT Candidates Could Produce Rainbow Wave in November
Trans Woman Wins Historic Gubernatorial Primary Victory
Christine Hallquist Is Democratic Nominee for VT Governor Washington, DC – Democratic primary voters in Vermont selected out transgender woman Christine [...]Read more about Trans Woman Wins Historic Gubernatorial Primary Victory
LGBT Candidates Hoping to Ride Democratic Wave
With President Trump facing low approval ratings, signs continue to point to a political wave against him in this year's mid-term elections — and LGBT [...]Read more about LGBT Candidates Hoping to Ride Democratic Wave
Baldwin Criticizes Trump at Victory Institute Conference
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) on Thursday criticized President Trump when she spoke at the opening plenary of the Victory Institute's annual International [...]Read more about Baldwin Criticizes Trump at Victory Institute Conference
Victory Fund Endorses Three Gubernatorial Candidates
BY BTL STAFF The Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, endorsed three candidates in their races [...]Read more about Victory Fund Endorses Three Gubernatorial Candidates
62 Lawmakers Blast Anti-Gay DOJ Filing in Bicameral Letter
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) is leading 62 congressional Democrats in objecting to an anti-gay DOJ filing. Washington Blade [...]Read more about 62 Lawmakers Blast Anti-Gay DOJ Filing in Bicameral Letter
76 Lawmakers Call for Return of Trans Question in Health Survey
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) is calling on OMB to restore a transgender question to an elder health survey. Photo public [...]Read more about 76 Lawmakers Call for Return of Trans Question in Health Survey
Polis Could Make History with Colorado Gubernatorial Bid
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) is running for governor of Colorado. Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key If Jared Polis [...]Read more about Polis Could Make History with Colorado Gubernatorial Bid
49 House Members Urge HHS to Restore LGBT Questions to Elder Survey
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) is calling for the restorations of LGBT questions in an elder survey. Photo public domain A group [...]Read more about 49 House Members Urge HHS to Restore LGBT Questions to Elder Survey
Transgender Task Force Relaunched Amid Ongoing Anti-trans Attacks
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) is the new leader of the Transgender Task Force. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key Amid [...]Read more about Transgender Task Force Relaunched Amid Ongoing Anti-trans Attacks
Schumer: Dems Will 'Do Whatever We Can' to Reverse Trans Rollback
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats will "do whatever we can" to stop the rollback of trans protections. (Washington [...]Read more about Schumer: Dems Will 'Do Whatever We Can' to Reverse Trans Rollback
Protesters: Trump a 'Bully' for Rescinding Trans Student Protections
by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House on Feb. 22, 2017, to protest President Trump's decision to rescind [...]Read more about Protesters: Trump a 'Bully' for Rescinding Trans Student Protections
DOJ Reversal on Trans Protections 'Deeply Disappointing'
By Chris Johnson, Washington Blade House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said the Justice Department's reversal over trans student protections is [...]Read more about DOJ Reversal on Trans Protections 'Deeply Disappointing'
Ryan Cites Obama's LGBT Refugee Priority to Justify Trump Policy
By Chris Johnson, Washington Blade Speaker Paul Ryan. Washington Blade file photo: Michael Key House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) justified the portion of [...]Read more about Ryan Cites Obama's LGBT Refugee Priority to Justify Trump Policy
Openly Gay Members of Congress Raise Serious Concerns About Betsy DeVos' Record on LGBT Equality
BY BTL STAFF WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan, D-WI; David Cicilline, D-RI; Sean Patrick Maloney, D-NY; Jared Polis, D-CO; and Mark Takano, D-CA, [...]Read more about Openly Gay Members of Congress Raise Serious Concerns About Betsy DeVos' Record on LGBT Equality
LGBT Hopefuls Face Steep Odds in Bids for Congress
By CHRIS JOHNSON A plethora of non-incumbent openly LGBT candidates is seeking election to Congress this year, but a look at the polls reveals many of them are [...]Read more about LGBT Hopefuls Face Steep Odds in Bids for Congress
The LGBT Guide to Election Night 2016
BY LISA KEEN Revised Monday, Nov. 7 The FBI on Sunday afternoon thundered into the political arena for the second time in the final days of the presidential [...]Read more about The LGBT Guide to Election Night 2016
House Chants
By Lisa Keen While the nation rivets its attention to the increasingly bizarre presidential campaign or eagerly counts down the calendar to when the livin' is [...]Read more about House Chants
Three Left in GOP Race, Clinton Surges
By Lisa Keen Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton had to scramble this week to correct a misstatement about Nancy Reagan's contribution to the AIDS [...]Read more about Three Left in GOP Race, Clinton Surges
Recap: Super Tuesday Primary
By Lisa Keen In the wake of the biggest week so far in the 2016 presidential contest, anecdotal evidence suggests that LGBT Democrats are coalescing behind [...]Read more about Recap: Super Tuesday Primary
Obama's Last State of the Union: Religion, Coming Out, and Sally Ride
By Lisa Keen In his eighth and final State of the Union address, President Obama on Tuesday seemed intent on both acknowledging the nation's rifts and binding [...]Read more about Obama's Last State of the Union: Religion, Coming Out, and Sally Ride
Michigan Graduate Named New Head Of LGBT Congressional Staff Association
BY BTL STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. — Mitchell Rivard, a graduate of Michigan State University and communications assistant for former Governor Jennifer Granholm, [...]Read more about Michigan Graduate Named New Head Of LGBT Congressional Staff Association
Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know June 20, 2014
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service OBAMA MOVES ON FAMILY LEAVE: The Department of Labor will announce this morning that it will propose regulations on the Family [...]Read more about Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know June 20, 2014
Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know May 27, 2014
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service LOG CABIN ADS ATTACK JARED POLIS: The national gay Republican group Log Cabin Republicans has aired three "attack ads" against [...]Read more about Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know May 27, 2014
Feb.18: Rice Calls Ugandan President, Alaska Warms To Marriage ...
Keen News Service Security Advisor Susan Rice has called Ugandan President urging him not to sign anti-gay law.http://keennewsservice.com RICE CALLS UGANDAN [...]Read more about Feb.18: Rice Calls Ugandan President, Alaska Warms To Marriage ...
Top Ten National Wins in 2013
By Lisa Keen Even before 2013 began, everyone knew what the big news story for 2013 would be. The U.S. Supreme Court had, in December 2012, agreed to hear to [...]Read more about Top Ten National Wins in 2013
ENDA Reaches 60 Vote Senate Threshold
Lisa Keen With one sentence, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised, during his [...]Read more about ENDA Reaches 60 Vote Senate Threshold
ENDA FIght Likely Same Track As Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal
By Lisa Keen The Employment Non-Discrimination Act – or ENDA – has always been a top priority for the LGBT community politically. It's been around in one form [...]Read more about ENDA FIght Likely Same Track As Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal
Baldwin's Win Tops Record Number Of LGBTs In Congress
By Lisa Keen MADISON, WI – In an historic victory Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay person to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Her [...]Read more about Baldwin's Win Tops Record Number Of LGBTs In Congress
The LGBT guide to Election Night 2012
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service It's a close race for the White House, a close race for Tammy Baldwin's bid to the U.S. Senate, five unpredictable outcomes on [...]Read more about The LGBT guide to Election Night 2012
Obama, Gay Democrats Pitch Four More Years For The President
By Chuck Colbert The role of government and that of change top priorities, come Election Day Nov. 6., for LGBT voters trekking the road to full gay equality. [...]Read more about Obama, Gay Democrats Pitch Four More Years For The President
Framk Kameny National Memorial Service Remarks
by William N. Eskridge Jr. {ITAL Editor's note: Bob Witeck reported the tribute was held in the Cannon Caucus Room on Capitol Hill which served as the venue [...]Read more about Framk Kameny National Memorial Service Remarks
DOMA repeal bills introduced in Congress
by Rex Wockner U.S. NEWS Bills were introduced in both houses of the U.S. Congress on March 16 to repeal the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act. The act [...]Read more about DOMA repeal bills introduced in Congress
National business and leadership conference reports record attendance
WASHINGTON – The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its seventh annual National Business and Leadership Conference Nov. 21. The NGLCC saw [...]Read more about National business and leadership conference reports record attendance
Glee Club
Across 1 Once the largest co. with domestic partner benefits 4 "An Early ___ " 9 Be attracted to 14 To God, in "Banana Boat Song"? 15 Cukor's " ___ and [...]Read more about Glee Club
