Colorado Republican who called LGBTQ+ people 'godless groomers' loses his primary
Dave Williams, chair of the Colorado GOP, lost his primary after a campaign email and tweet calling to "burn all Pride flags."
June 27, 2024
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Republicans call for Colorado GOP chair to resign after abhorrent Pride Month email
"The time has come for us to say we have had enough," the Jefferson County GOP said in a statement.
June 7, 2024
This Gay Republican keeps making excuses for the Colorado GOP’s homophobia
The head of Colorado's Log Cabin Republicans, Valdamar Archuleta, is defending the GOP chair who sent a campaign email calling LGBTQ+ people "godless groomers."
June 5, 2024
Colorado GOP calls LGBTQ+ people 'godless groomers' in Pride month email: 'God hates flags'
The state's GOP party recently sent out a campaign email that called LGBTQ+ people "barbaric," "creeps," “degenerates,” "groomers," "predators," “radicals,” and “reprobates."
June 4, 2024
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
Ex-Colorado GOP Chairman Steven Curtis Charged With Voter Fraud
Former Republican chariman Steven Curtis was charged with voter fraud and forgery last month for allegedly signing his wife's ballot and signature.
March 23, 2017
Lauren Boebert Spent Campaign Cash at Ex's Gay-Friendly Bar
Her campaign’s financial relationship with Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar, known for drag shows and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, contrasts with Boebert's public comments.
October 16, 2023
Colorado Republicans tell parents to take kids out of school over fears they ‘turn more kids trans’
The state GOP sent out a bigoted email filled with misinformation.
May 23, 2024
9 of Lauren Boebert's Most Ridiculous, Hateful Tweets
This gallery is a collection of anti-LGBTQ+ GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert's worst tweets. We rounded them up so you didn't have to.
August 22, 2022
Colo. GOPers Vote Against Funding Commission Involved in Cakeshop Case
They insist they don't want to defund the Colorado Civil Rights Commission indefinitely, but Democrats aren't buying it.
February 14, 2018
Homophobe Gordon Klingenschmitt Wins Colo. State Rep Primary
The outrageously antigay Klingenschmitt will be the Republican candidate for a state House seat from Colorado Springs.
June 25, 2014
Musgrave puts same-sex marriage ban on hold
Antigay Republican congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave of Colorado said she will put her signature federal constitutional marriage ban proposal on hold ahead of next year's difficult reelection campaign.
August 12, 2005
ABC to Interview Obama as Gay Marriage Questions Persist
The buzz is certainly growing in Washington, D.C., over President Obama's scheduled Wednesday afternoon interview with ABC News, where he is likely to be pressed on his gay marriage stance.
May 9, 2012
Homophobe Lauren Boebert to Run in Different District After Groping Scandal and Lackluster Fundraising
Lauren Boebert, a far-right anti-LGBTQ+ lawmaker, was caught on video fondling her male date at a family-friendly musical production of Beetlejuice earlier this year. She's decided to run in a safer, redder district in 2024.
December 28, 2023
The Advocate's Big Four Report: Colorado
The Advocate is profiling four battleground states this month -- Colorado, Florida, Virginia, and Ohio -- all of which went red in 2004. Today's story is the first of four pieces focusing on the Rocky Mountain State's political dynamics, LGBT concerns, and how it will all play out on Election Day.
October 4, 2008
Fight Back Colorado Announces First Target
The super PAC created to defeat lawmakers who helped kill civil unions in the state announced its first target for the November election.
September 20, 2012
Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband arrested on assault and mischief charges
The charges against Jayson Boebert come days after he and Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly fought in a restaurant.
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January 10, 2024
Gay Democrat Challenges GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert With Vow to End 'BS'
Alex Walker made headlines with a scatological video launching his campaign against the anti-LGBTQ+ Republican, but he has much to say on the issues as well.
March 9, 2022
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert Wants an Age Minimum Before People Come Out
The Colorado congresswoman tweeted that queer and trans people should reach a certain age before living their truth, comparing coming out with buying alcohol at 21.
April 4, 2022
