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.
June 24 2024 7:30 AM
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Delaware
Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense
The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.
October 02 2023 5:33 PM
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.
September 19 2023 6:52 PM
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.
June 26 2023 6:44 AM
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.
March 06 2022 5:30 PM
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.
November 16 2020 11:52 AM
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.
November 03 2020 8:47 PM
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.
September 17 2020 5:15 PM
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.
September 15 2020 10:13 PM
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.
October 25 2019 3:17 PM
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.
July 09 2019 5:06 PM
Drunken Rampage at Pride Festival Nets Man Hate-Crime Charge
Delaware police say Sean Wiley groped, punched, and shouted slurs at attendees.
August 22 2018 8:17 PM
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.
July 06 2018 2:01 PM
Frat Brothers Attack Gay Man at Party, Break His Leg
Protestors have called for the fraternity to be expelled from the University of Delaware.
April 19 2018 7:18 PM
Donald Trump Sweeps Today's Primaries
Trump has made a clean sweep of five Eastern states.
April 26 2016 8:14 PM
Clinton Takes Md., Conn., Del., Pa.; Sanders Wins R.I.
Hillary Clinton wins four out of five primaries tonight.
April 26 2016 8:00 PM
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.
April 08 2016 3:53 PM
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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May 30 2015 10:43 PM
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.
May 05 2015 6:15 PM