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.
April 11 2025 3:11 PM
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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.
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.
April 02 2025 12:36 PM
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.
October 08 2024 3:25 PM
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.
August 18 2023 1:00 PM
Colorado's Jared Polis Is First Out Gay Man Reelected Governor
Polis made history with his election in 2018 and made more history Tuesday.
November 08 2022 9:56 PM
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.
December 16 2021 1:53 PM
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Marries Husband in Historic First for Nation
Polis wed his longtime partner Wednesday.
September 16 2021 5:58 AM
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Partner Test Positive for COVID-19
Polis and partner Marlon Reis are asymptomatic and isolating at home.
November 29 2020 3:03 PM
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.
April 20 2020 5:24 PM
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."
October 24 2019 10:07 AM
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.
May 31 2019 1:27 PM
Colorado's Jared Polis Sworn In as First Out Gay Governor
Polis thanked his "first man" in his inaugural address.
January 08 2019 4:39 PM
Jared Polis Makes History; First Out Gay Man Elected Governor
Polis easily won election as governor of Colorado.
November 06 2018 9:53 PM
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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June 26 2018 11:32 PM
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.
June 07 2018 3:47 PM
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.”
May 17 2016 9:39 AM
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.
November 13 2015 5:09 AM
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.
September 11 2015 5:49 PM
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.
April 20 2015 4:20 AM
Ted Cruz Wants to Limit Federal Marriage Recognition
As Cruz introduces his antigay bill, liberal lawmakers seek to protect LGBT students.
February 12 2015 7:21 PM