Texas is gerrymandering the only LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South out of her seat
New congressional districts in Texas will split Democrat Julie Johnson's district into eight parts.
August 21, 2025
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Texas Democrats fleeing the state also stopped anti-abortion and anti-trans bills
Democrats left Texas to stop Republicans from redrawing the state’s congressional maps, but they stopped other bills, too.
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In Boost to Dems, Pennsylvania Congressional Map Tossed
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the state's congressional map is gerrymandered and unconstitutional.
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Republicans Attempted to Gerrymander North Carolina
A judge in North Carolina ruled the congressional district maps were illegally crafted.Â
August 28, 2018
Lesbian Florida Candidate Michele Rayner Ends Congressional Bid
In the Florida legislature, Rayner has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a critic of the state's "don't say gay" law. She'll now run for reelection for her state House seat.
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Voters, Against Alabama Voting Maps
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Texas Republicans assigned troopers to tail this out lawmaker. He dragged them to a gay bar
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January 27, 2020
Florida Passes Bill to Punish Disney, Taxpayers May Foot the Bill
In a move that's being seen as a response to Disney's opposition to "don't say gay" legislation, Florida citizens may be looking at coughing up $1 billion.
April 21, 2022
The South’s first out LGBTQ+ congresswoman is fighting a GOP effort to cut her out of Congress
Democrat Julie Johnson was elected to serve her North Texas constituents. Now Republicans are fighting to draw her out of the electoral map.
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Dem Campaigns Chair Sean Patrick Maloney Loses House Seat: 'Blame Me'
The gay U.S. representative remains a central figure in the battle for congress.
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Leading Homophobe Scott Lively Considers Run for Congress
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Democrat Conor Lamb Wins Pennsylvania Congressional Race
Lamb's lead over Rick Saccone now seems insurmountable and is a key victory for Dems in a conservative district.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs law restricting bathroom use by trans, nonbinary, intersex people
The Republican Legislature passed the anti-trans legislation earlier this month.
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Southern states push forward with bills ending legal recognition for trans people
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March 18, 2024
Out Rep. Demands End to Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy
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Breaking: Gay California State Sen. Scott Wiener to challenge Nancy Pelosi for her congressional seat
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The internet loves a blue wave!
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