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Jared Polis

Read the latest news about Jared Polis, a gay entrepreneur and member of Congress. While still in his early 20s, the Colorado native and Princeton graduate founded the online greeting card company BlueMountainArts.com with his parents Steven Schutz and Susan Polis Schutz. In 1998, Polis founded the online floral giant ProFlowers.com. He has served multiple terms representing Colorado in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jared Polis and his partner, Marlon Reis, have a son, which established him as the first openly gay parent in Congress.

Denver Archdiocese Sues to Deny LGBTQ+ Families Access to Preschool
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Denver Archdiocese Sues to Deny LGBTQ+ Families Access to Preschool

While it certainly appears to be discriminatory, the group’s attorney says it’s not actually discrimination.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Marries Husband in Historic First for Nation

Polis wed his longtime partner Wednesday.

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Colorado's Jared Polis Sworn In as First Out Gay Governor

Polis thanked his "first man" in his inaugural address.

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Out Candidate Jared Polis Wins Colorado's Democratic Governor's Nom

In November, Polis could become the first out gay man elected governor of any U.S. state.

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Congress Steps Up to Address Trans Violence

Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus announced they will form a Transgender Equality Task Force to end bias-motivated violence against trans people. 

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Op-ed: Jared Polis on the 'Marriage-juana' Platform

Congressman Jared Polis says 'the two most successful social policy movements in the U.S.' -- marriage equality and marijuana reform -- have more in common than first meets the eye.

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Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law repealing marriage equality ban

The new law ensures that even if the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell, marriage equality will still be legal in Colorado.

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Colorado's Jared Polis Is First Out Gay Man Reelected Governor

Polis made history with his election in 2018 and made more history Tuesday.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Partner Test Positive for COVID-19

Polis and partner Marlon Reis are asymptomatic and isolating at home.

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Gov. Jared Polis Reminds Trump That Colorado Is Not a Border State

After the president said he is "building a wall in Colorado," the nation's first gay governor schooled him in "basic geography."

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Could Jared Polis Do More to Fight Trump at the State Level?

The out congressman from Colorado is vying to be the first gay man elected governor of any state.

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Jared Polis Stirs Controversy With Remarks on Sexual Assault

The gay congressman says perhaps colleges should expel students accused of sexual assault, even if they haven't been proved guilty.

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Ted Cruz Wants to Limit Federal Marriage Recognition

As Cruz introduces his antigay bill, liberal lawmakers seek to protect LGBT students.

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Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis mocks Donald Trump's 'unflattering painting'

Jared Polis' April Fools joke paid homage to a famous show set in Colorado — while mocking Trump.

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Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists

The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.

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GOP Candidate Claims Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Not Gay, Is Abuser

Danielle Neuschwanger, who hopes to win the Republican nomination to face Gov. Polis in 2022, has made a series of outlandish and false statements about him.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Gay and Jewish, Shaken by Nazi Comparison

Another Colorado politician had said stay-at-home orders were "Gestapo-like," a reference to Adolf Hitler's secret police.

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Colorado's Gay Governor Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Jared Polis also signed a bill making it easier to update gender markers on birth certificates.

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Jared Polis Makes History; First Out Gay Man Elected Governor

Polis easily won election as governor of Colorado.

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25 Congressional Dems to LGBT People: We're With You

“I know you’re hearing a lot of hateful rhetoric about our LGBT families,” says Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego. “Please, hang in there.”