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Karine Jean-Pierre to lead discussion with LGBTQ+ women attorneys general on holding Trump at bay

“Their work to defend civil rights and protect vulnerable communities shows what it means to lead boldly in the face of federal attacks,” the former White House Press Secretary told The Advocate.

Joe Biden to receive top honor at LGBTQ+ leadership conference for his contributions to equality

He will receive the award at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference, the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ elected leaders held in Washington, D.C. annually.

9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

Michigan's out AG warns hospitals not to cave to Trump's trans ban, calls decision likely 'illegal'

"My Department will be considering all of our options if they violate Michigan law," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Number of LGBTQ+ elected officials continues to grow, but more needed for equitable representation

The news from Victory Institute also highlights the high-ranking LGBTQ+ officeholders around the nation.

New York man pleads guilty to threatening lesbian Michigan AG Dana Nessel

Kevin Delgado admitted he'd threatened her because she's gay and Jewish.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, California AG Rob Bonta receive awards from Victory Fund

The two were recognized as allies to the LGBTQ+ community.

Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel, out gay and lesbian politicians, lead in early Senate poll

Out gay former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and out lesbian Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are Michigan's leading candidates in an early U.S. Senate primary poll.

Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'

House Bills 5400 and 5401 amended the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute for the first time in over 36 years.

Democrats eye Pete Buttigieg for potential run for Michigan governor

The gay former South Bend mayor, presidential candidate and U.S. Transportation Secretary, who lives in Michigan, has remained mum about his future plans.

Michigan's Dana Nessel: Republicans 'can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'

Nessel said that Kamala Harris' actions as Attorney General of California over 13 years ago "meant a lot" to her, as Harris "was fighting for families like mine."

Michigan AG Dana Nessel Announces Charges Against 16 'False Electors'

They are accused of participating in a scheme to throw the state's electoral vote to Donald Trump, the out attorney general said.

Michigan AG: Salon Owner's Refusal of Service to Transgender Clients Unacceptable

Many legal experts agree with the out official.

13 lesbians who've made U.S. political history

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

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Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign

“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.

Michigan's Lesbian Attorney General Receives Anti-Semitic Death Threat

Dana Nessel was one of the subjects of the threats by Jack Carpenter III, who wanted to kill all Jewish public officials in Michigan.

Lesbian Dana Nessel Reelected Michigan Attorney General

Nessel, a Democrat, beat a Republican who's accused of tampering with the 2020 presidential election results.