Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth
The coalition bringing the suit, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, includes 198 AGs and one governor.
December 24, 2025
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Three lesbian attorneys general beating back Trumpism in court warn of marriage equality’s peril
"The only thing a bully like Donald Trump and his administration understands is fighting back with everything that you have,” AG Dana Nessel said.
December 5, 2025
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.
December 3, 2025
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.
December 2, 2025
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.
September 16, 2025
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.
August 27, 2025
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.
July 1, 2025
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.
May 20, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, California AG Rob Bonta receive awards from Victory Fund
The two were recognized as allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
April 28, 2025
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.
February 10, 2025
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.
January 27, 2025
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.
December 10, 2024
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."
August 22, 2024
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.
July 18, 2023
Michigan AG: Salon Owner's Refusal of Service to Transgender Clients Unacceptable
Many legal experts agree with the out official.
July 12, 2023
13 lesbians who've made U.S. political history
We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.
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April 28, 2023
Michigan Lawmakers OK LGBTQ+ Rights Bill; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Sign
“This is about doing the right thing,” the Democratic governor said.
March 8, 2023
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.
March 2, 2023
Lesbian Dana Nessel Reelected Michigan Attorney General
Nessel, a Democrat, beat a Republican who's accused of tampering with the 2020 presidential election results.
November 9, 2022