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Tim Walz defends queer and trans youth at length in interview with Glennon Doyle

The interview came a day after a strong Harris response to a transgender question during a Fox News interview, signaling that the ticket will not abandon transgender rights in response to ads.

Democratic candidates address gay rights

The gay rights movement reaches a milestone Thursday when its agenda is the subject of a televised Democratic presidential forum. Yet many activists--craving bolder support for same-sex couples--view the unprecedented event with mixed emotions. Though pleased that most of the candidates of a major party are courting their votes and endorsing the bulk of their political wish list, they are frustrated that none of the front-runners is calling for legalization of same-sex marriage.

POLL: Which Democratic Candidate Is Your Choice?

As tonight's Democratic presidential debate draws near, we want to know how you're feeling about Hillary, Bernie, Martin, Lincoln, and Jim.

Dem Candidates Embrace Gun Control, Despite Risks

Aftab Pureval, an Ohio Democrat seeking to unseat a Republican congressman, knows the political risks in calling for gun restrictions.

Queer Publication Blasts Democratic Candidate for Anti-Trans Tweets

A Pittsburgh-area LGBTQ+ publication unearthed old tweets made by the former press secretary for the city's mayor.

2020 Democratic Candidates Distance Themselves From Homophobic Pastor

All officials responded to The Advocate when asked to about their connections to the pastor. 

Illinois Democratic candidate Kat Abughazaleh calls out DOJ indictment

“If their goal was to silence me, they picked the wrong person,” she told The Advocate.

Florida Democrats Rescind Support Over Candidate’s Anti-LGBTQ History

Naomi Esther Blemur's tweeted a video in support of an "ex-homosexual," along with other anti-LGBTQ+ tweets. 

Gay GOP Presidential Candidate: I Endorse Democrat Pete Buttigieg

Fred Karger ran in the 2012 Republican primary alongside Rick Santorum and Michele Bachman. He's now ready to throw his weight behind Mayor Pete. 

Stonewall Democrats Endorse Cuomo Over Out Candidate Cynthia Nixon

The group touted Cuomo's record on LGBT rights as the reason it supported him, despite Nixon's campaign accusing him of lying to land the endorsement. 

Some Democrats intent on blocking lesbian candidate's election

More than a month after Patricia Todd's historic primary victory that has her set to become Alabama's first openly gay legislator, her election has still not been certified--and her supporters are asking the state's Democratic Party to stop dragging its feet on the matter.

Democratic congressional candidate waffles on military's gay ban

Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran and Democratic candidate for Congress, is at odds with two national gay rights groups over whether she supports repealing the military's ban on openly gay service members.

Illinois Democratic candidate glitter bombs anti-LGBTQ+ Christian group

Reed Showalter, who is straight, had a hilarious response to an anti-trans candidate survey from the Illinois Family Institute.