Who is Catelin Drey? This Democrat just broke the Republican supermajority in Iowa
Democrat Catelin Drey beat out Republican candidate Christopher Prosch in Iowa's special election.
August 27, 2025
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After Trump was asked about child care last week, Buttigieg said "it wasn’t clear whether he even understood the question."
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Tina Kotek Sworn in as First Lesbian Governor of Oregon
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Michelle Obama Says Husband Will Fight for LGBT Equality
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Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide
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Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history
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Sarah McBride Is Out to Be the First Trans Member of Congress
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Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in New York City mayoral primary
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Iowa LGBTQ Activists Leaning Toward Warren, Buttigieg
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Sarah McBride skewers GOP’s ‘utter shitshow’ at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women
The transgender lawmaker said she would not participate in GOP attempts to use her for attention.
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