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Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it

She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.

Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense

The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.

Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative

McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.

Sarah McBride Is Out to Be the First Trans Member of Congress

The Delaware state senator has announced a bid for U.S. House of Representatives.

Young Trans Man, Matthew Spampinato, Killed in Hit-and-Run

Spampinato was walking home from his job at a Starbucks location, where he was well-liked by coworkers and customers.

Rehoboth Beach: Paradise for Drunken Gay Carousing (and the Bidens)

The Delaware resort town gets its time in the sun thanks to the incoming First Family, but it's always been a beloved queer space.

Sarah McBride Makes History as Nation's 1st Openly Trans State Sen.

McBride, when sworn in, will be the highest-ranking trans official in the United States. Other trans candidates are racking up victories too.

Dragged for Drag, Gay Candidate Wins in Del., Along With Queer Woman

Eric Morrison beat a legislator who had criticized him for performing in drag, and Marie Pinkney is on track to become the state's first Black queer lawmaker.

HRC Spokesperson Sarah McBride Makes Trans History With Primary Win

McBride, a former White House intern and current press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, prevailed in Delaware.

Delaware Official Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Comment on Drag Show

Rep. Earl Jaques had said it was "unbelievable" that his Democratic primary challenger, Eric Morrison, would raise funds with a drag show.

HRC's Sarah McBride, Who Made Trans History at DNC, Running for Office

McBride -- the first openly trans person to speak at a major political convention and currently the press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign -- throws her hat in the ring.

Drunken Rampage at Pride Festival Nets Man Hate-Crime Charge

Delaware police say Sean Wiley groped, punched, and shouted slurs at attendees.

Delaware Proposes Regulations That Will Out Trans Kids

A new mandate could force gender-nonconforming kids to come out to their parents, but there's hope Governor John Carney (pictured) can stop it.

Frat Brothers Attack Gay Man at Party, Break His Leg

Protestors have called for the fraternity to be expelled from the University of Delaware.

Donald Trump Sweeps Today's Primaries

Trump has made a clean sweep of five Eastern states.

Clinton Takes Md., Conn., Del., Pa.; Sanders Wins R.I.

Hillary Clinton wins four out of five primaries tonight.

This Governor Is Standing Up for Trans Americans

In the wake of legislation aimed at discriminating against LGBT Americans in several states, in particular transgender citizens, Gov. Jack Markell of Delaware recorded this message of support.

Beau Biden, LGBT Ally and Son of VP, Dies

The eldest son of Vice President Joe Biden, an outspoken supporter of LGBT rights, died after a long battle with brain cancer.

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Incarcerated Delaware Trans Man Gets Help in Fight for Name Change

Kai Short, already joined by the ACLU, got support this week from Delaware's governor in his ongoing pursuit of a legal name change.