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Here's What You Should Do Now If You're a Queer Family in America
The election of Donald Trump to a second term as president feels like a body blow. The danger of his policies to LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people is real. [...]Read more about Here's What You Should Do Now If You're a Queer Family in America
He Won: Michigan, National LGBTQ+ Leaders Discuss What a Trump Win Means and What Comes Next
In the early morning of Nov. 6, Donald Trump won re-election, after previously being defeated in his 2020 incumbent race. Following him in his return to the [...]Read more about He Won: Michigan, National LGBTQ+ Leaders Discuss What a Trump Win Means and What Comes Next
Her True Colors, Still Shining Through: Cyndi Lauper Talks Reflective New Era, Farewell Tour and Championing LGBTQ+ Causes
At 70, Cyndi Lauper’s special place in pop music history can be seen everywhere you look. Look around at abortion rights rallies and you’ll see “Girls Just Want [...]Read more about Her True Colors, Still Shining Through: Cyndi Lauper Talks Reflective New Era, Farewell Tour and Championing LGBTQ+ Causes
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
During National Blood Shortage, FDA Still Calls Gay Blood 'Icky'
Are straight people OK? And before you answer, just let me say: No. No, they are not.Case in point: I just read an article about how there is a national blood [...]Read more about During National Blood Shortage, FDA Still Calls Gay Blood 'Icky'
First Openly LGBTQ+ Elected Official, Michigander Kathy Kozachenko, Inducted Into LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame
On May 2, The Victory Institute inducted 21 leaders to its newly formed LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame. The intention behind the Hall of Fame is "to honor the [...]Read more about First Openly LGBTQ+ Elected Official, Michigander Kathy Kozachenko, Inducted Into LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame
Mary Trump Joins Board of PAC Seeking to Elect Queer Women to Office
Mary Trump, who needled former President Trump during his re-election bid with allegations of racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic remarks in his family, has [...]Read more about Mary Trump Joins Board of PAC Seeking to Elect Queer Women to Office
Buttigieg Starts Path to Confirmation as Transportation Secretary
Fielding questions during his confirmation hearing, Pete Buttigieg started his path Thursday toward becoming the first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by [...]Read more about Buttigieg Starts Path to Confirmation as Transportation Secretary
Biden, Harris Inauguration Events Mostly Virtual
The Presidential Inaugural Committee for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is calling on the LGBTQ community to participate in [...]Read more about Biden, Harris Inauguration Events Mostly Virtual
2020 Democratic and Republican National Convention LGBTQ Wrap-Up
Despite social distancing requirements created by the novel coronavirus pandemic, over the last two weeks, both the Democratic and Republican Parties adapted [...]Read more about 2020 Democratic and Republican National Convention LGBTQ Wrap-Up
Cher Raises $2 Million for Biden at LGBTQ Virtual Fundraiser
"So ask yourself, do you believe in life after Trump?" That was the question asked by Cher, paraphrasing the title of her iconic song, at the virtual LGBTQ [...]Read more about Cher Raises $2 Million for Biden at LGBTQ Virtual Fundraiser
Day 3 Democratic National Convention Overview
Emma González, a bisexual student who became one of the leaders of a youth movement against gun violence after a 2018 shooting at her high school in Parkland, [...]Read more about Day 3 Democratic National Convention Overview
Day 2 Democratic National Convention LGBTQ Overview
Tuesday night's Democratic National Convention launched with a video "keynote" in which 17 people — including three gay men — shared the time to explain why [...]Read more about Day 2 Democratic National Convention LGBTQ Overview
A Preview and Schedule of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
There will be a lot of history made at this week's Democratic National Convention. Some of it will be highly visible – like prime-time closing night speeches [...]Read more about A Preview and Schedule of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Biden Picks Harris; Names Lesbian her Campaign Chief of Staff
It was not a big surprise, but it was a much-anticipated revelation: Democratic presidential nominee-apparent Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he has chosen [...]Read more about Biden Picks Harris; Names Lesbian her Campaign Chief of Staff
LGBT Lawmakers Lead Effort To Push Mail, Absentee Voting
Amid concerns the coronavirus pandemic could endanger voters seeking to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, LGBT members of Congress have launched an [...]Read more about LGBT Lawmakers Lead Effort To Push Mail, Absentee Voting
Mayor Pete Speaks on LGBTQ History, Historic Campaign
Editor's Note: This piece is part of a series done in honor of LGBTQ history month. Pete Buttigieg, who has served as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, since 2012, [...]Read more about Mayor Pete Speaks on LGBTQ History, Historic Campaign
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
CORRECTED: LGBT provisions watered down in Trump's USMCA deal
President Trump agreed on Friday to an updated trade agreement with Canada and Mexico that includes aspirational language encouraging member states to adopt [...]Read more about CORRECTED: LGBT provisions watered down in Trump's USMCA deal
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
Poll: Tammy Baldwin in Dead Heat with GOP Opponent in Wis. Senate Race
A new poll from Marquette University shows Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) in a dead heat with her Republican challenger Leah Vukmir, showing a tightening race as [...]Read more about Poll: Tammy Baldwin in Dead Heat with GOP Opponent in Wis. Senate Race
HRC Celebrates Victories of Pro-Equality Champions in Wisconsin Primary
MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, [...]Read more about HRC Celebrates Victories of Pro-Equality Champions in Wisconsin Primary
Tammy Baldwin Under Vicious Attack in Re-Election Bid
"I had a lovely visit to Northern California. It's sunny and it was a welcome weekend away from the mess that is Washington, D.C. right now," says out [...]Read more about Tammy Baldwin Under Vicious Attack in Re-Election Bid
GMAR Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Fair Housing Act
Event Attendees Reflect on Progress, Discuss the Long Road Ahead If every neighborhood is to become a place of opportunity, it's time for fairer housing – to [...]Read more about GMAR Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Fair Housing Act
Pride Fund Endorses Tammy Baldwin for Re-Election
The only LGBT group focused solely on gun reform has endorsed Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), who's running for re-election in Wisconsin for the U.S. Senate in [...]Read more about Pride Fund Endorses Tammy Baldwin for Re-Election
Dems Seen as Caving After Agreeing to End Gov't Shutdown
Democrats are widely viewed as having caved on their pledge to fight for young, undocumented immigrants to remain in the country, after agreeing to end a U.S. [...]Read more about Dems Seen as Caving After Agreeing to End Gov't Shutdown
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
House Dems Take Stand Against Anti-Gay Baker Before Supreme Court
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) leads House Democrats in a brief before the Supreme Court case. (Washington Blade photo [...]Read more about House Dems Take Stand Against Anti-Gay Baker Before Supreme Court
Gays at a glance: Black History Month
In the Spotlight: Black History Month African-American and African Diaspora Art: Early gay and lesbian African-American and African Diaspora artists did not [...]Read more about Gays at a glance: Black History Month
Viewpoint: Black History/Herstory Pt.2
By Imani Williams The series continues by recognizing the contributions and talents of a sister in the movement who moves with grace and style and the old soul [...]Read more about Viewpoint: Black History/Herstory Pt.2
May 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "Well, I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction. I mean, walking on water, it takes an act of [...]Read more about May 2006 Highlights
March 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "I guess you'd love for me to say that it was difficult, that I wanted to vomit. But the straight fact is, it was just another person. Now, by no [...]Read more about March 2006 Highlights
More Than 100 Businesses Support the Equality Act
Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, speaks during a press conference on Sept. 25. BTL Photo: Andrew Cohen Human Rights Campaign President [...]Read more about More Than 100 Businesses Support the Equality Act
Trump's EEOC Nominees 'Wishy-Washy' on LGBT Workplace Rights
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Janet Dhillon is President Trump's nominee for chair of EEOC. (Screenshot via U.S. Senate) President Trump's nominees for [...]Read more about Trump's EEOC Nominees 'Wishy-Washy' on LGBT Workplace Rights
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
45 Senators Call on Mattis to Resist Trump's Transgender Military Ban
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand leads 45 senators in calling on the Pentagon to resist Trump on transgender military service. [...]Read more about 45 Senators Call on Mattis to Resist Trump's Transgender Military Ban
Sen. Warren's New Bill Could Give Gay Couples Refund on Back Taxes
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-has introduced legislation that could gay couples a refund on back taxes. A new bill led by Sen. [...]Read more about Sen. Warren's New Bill Could Give Gay Couples Refund on Back Taxes
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
Rep. DelBene Calls for 'LGBT Equality Day' on House Floor
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) has reintroduced a resolution calling for "LGBT Equality Day." Photo public domain On the [...]Read more about Rep. DelBene Calls for 'LGBT Equality Day' on House Floor
Cardin Introduces 'Lavender Scare' Bill
BY MICHAEL K. LAVERS, WASHINGTON BLADE U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) on June 22, 2017, introduced a bill that would, among other things, allow State Department [...]Read more about Cardin Introduces 'Lavender Scare' Bill
72 Congressional Dems Blast Trump for No Pride Proclamation
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a letter condemning President Trump for no Pride proclamation. Washington Blade file [...]Read more about 72 Congressional Dems Blast Trump for No Pride Proclamation
Anti-LGBT State Senator Withdraws Nomination for Army Secretary
BY LOU CHIBBARO JR., WASHINGTON BLADE Mark E. Green withdrew nomination for army secretary on Friday. Washington Blade file photo Mark E. Green, who President [...]Read more about Anti-LGBT State Senator Withdraws Nomination for Army Secretary
