Virginia Democrats Rally to Beat Out Far-Right Politicians on Election Day
The Virginia election is set to be a crucial juncture for LGBTQ+ protections and reproductive rights amid intensified conservative challenges.
November 07 2023 4:34 PM
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Trans Politician Danica Roem Faces Off Against Antigay Trump Follower
The trans Virginia legislator is running for reelection against Christopher Stone, who opposes marriage equality and wants more religious exemptions from pro-LGBTQ+ laws.
September 09 2021 3:55 PM
Virginia Bans LGBTQ+ 'Panic' Defense for Murder, Manslaughter
Gov. Ralph Northam has signed the bill authored by Del. Danica Roem, making Virginia the 12th state to restrict the defense's use.
April 01 2021 8:29 PM
Joe Biden, Human Rights Campaign: This Is the Election of Our Lives
Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Annette Bening, and more address HRC's virtual event and remind us to vote like our lives depend on it.
September 25 2020 3:51 AM
Buttigieg, Baldwin, Other Out Pols Take the Stage at Dem Convention
The final night of the Democratic National Convention struck a note of LGBTQ+ inclusion.
August 20 2020 11:01 PM
Dem Convention to Feature LGBTQ+ Speakers in Keynote Slots and More
Pete Buttigieg, Tammy Baldwin, Danica Roem, and others are scheduled to appear.
August 17 2020 5:36 PM
13 LGBTQ Women (and Allies) Who Could Be Biden's VP
The likely Democratic presidential nominee could make history by picking the first out woman as second-in-command.
March 18 2020 11:28 AM
Virginia Makes History by Passing LGBTQ-Inclusive Civil Rights Bill
The action will make Virginia the first Southern state to protect LGBTQ people against discrimination.
February 06 2020 5:50 PM
Danica Roem Is First Out Trans Person Reelected to a State Legislature
Roem made history in 2017 with her election to Virginia's House of Delegates, and she made history again Tuesday.
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November 05 2019 9:09 PM
Danica Roem Hit With Transphobic Ad as Virginia Election Looms
A Facebook ad from an anti-LGBTQ group accuses the Virginia legislator of having an "EXTREME social agenda."
October 31 2019 7:32 PM
The Most Important LGBTQ Race in 2019 Is Danica Roem's
The Virginia delegate broke the glass ceiling for transgender politicians, but a new bigot is trying to take her down.
September 15 2019 2:51 PM
Danica Roem's Opponent Compares Marriage Equality to Slavery
The groundbreaking trans state legislator faces Kelly McGinn, who has called marriage equality "morally repugnant."
May 21 2019 8:20 PM
Trans Delegate Danica Roem Fights Westboro Baptist By Raising $26K
The Westboro Baptist Church went after Roem, so she put out a call to raise money for her reelection campaign because, 'They'll hate that.'
March 06 2019 6:59 AM
Danica Roem to Speak at Democrats' LGBTQ Gala
Virginia delegate Roem will be the first openly transgender elected official to address a major party's gala.
May 04 2018 6:27 PM
Hillary Clinton Honors Danica Roem, Emma Gonzalez, More for Women's Day
The first woman nominated for president by a major party tweets a diverse list of women who inspire her.
March 08 2018 1:55 PM
Give This Trans PAC The Credit It’s Due
A new trans political action committee made a big impact on 2017 elections. So why didn't they get the credit?
January 01 2018 8:30 AM
Person of the Year: Transgender Americans
The Advocate highlights the people who gave the LGBT community hope in 2017.
December 22 2017 2:33 PM
Danica Roem to Politicians: Don't Make People Feel Bad, 'Do Your Job'
The first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature says its time for a new era of respect and responsibility in politics.
November 24 2017 5:07 PM
Virginia GOP Devises Transphobic Way to Refuse to Call Danica Roem 'Gentlewoman'
The Republican leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, Kirk Cox, wants to do away with gendered titles after Roem's historic win.
November 23 2017 10:58 AM
Demi Lovato Brings Danica Roem as Her Date to AMAs
Pop star Demi Lovato brought Danica Roem, the first openly transgender state legislator, as her date to the America Music Awards.
November 20 2017 7:27 PM