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14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

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The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election

There were some bright spots.

Election

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

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There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide

In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.

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The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

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Iowa passes bill stripping civil rights protections for transgender people, send to governor

Iowa would be the first state to remove these protections from its antidiscrimination law.

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election

There were some bright spots.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

New Hampshire’s First Openly Trans City Council Member Elected

Palana Belken was among more than 100 LGBTQ candidates to win their races this week.

2020 Presidential Candidates Will Fight for LGBTQ Vote at Iowa Forum

There's a new presidential town hall -- and you're invited.

There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide

In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.

2020 Presidential LGBTQ Forum Gets Support From GLAAD, Live Stream

One Iowa and The Gazette will also host Democratic presidential candidates in the Hawkeye State.

Iowa Considers 'License to Discriminate' Bill, Plus Restroom Restrictions

The sponsor of the former bill, Dennis Guth, has called homosexuality a health hazard and a cause of "deep loneliness."

Stonewall started it—but who writes the next chapter?

Despite progress, our community faces threats across the country. Our fight for equality continues with resilience, solidarity, and unwavering courage, writes Alex Gabriel.

The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

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Iowa would be the first state to remove these protections from its antidiscrimination law.

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

There were some bright spots.

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Palana Belken was among more than 100 LGBTQ candidates to win their races this week.

There's a new presidential town hall -- and you're invited.

In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.

One Iowa and The Gazette will also host Democratic presidential candidates in the Hawkeye State.

The sponsor of the former bill, Dennis Guth, has called homosexuality a health hazard and a cause of "deep loneliness."

Despite progress, our community faces threats across the country. Our fight for equality continues with resilience, solidarity, and unwavering courage, writes Alex Gabriel.