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Who won the VP debate? Here's what news outlets are saying

JD Vance is getting praise for his tone, but observers are also noting his lies.

N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'

The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.

Tim Walz's former students rave about lasting ‘love of learning’ Harris's running mate fostered

Ahead of Tuesday’s debate, The Advocate spoke with former students of the Minnesota governor who say he is who he is.

Pete Buttigieg plays ‘weird’ JD Vance to help Tim Walz prepare for VP debate

The gay politician, who is considered one of the Democratic Party’s best communicators, is playing Donald Trump’s far-right running mate.

Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

President Biden slams Donald Trump, Project 2025, and Clarence Thomas over anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice

“Most of the openly gay people that have worked with me, that I’ve worked with, the one advantage they have is they tend to have more courage than most people have,” he said in a recent interview.

Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser

The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.

Rachel Maddow surprised Tim Walz with Taylor Swift’s endorsement & his reaction was priceless

“That was eloquent, and it was clear,” Walz said.

Tim Walz to honor LGBTQ+ community at Human Rights Campaign National Dinner (exclusive)

Kamala Harris’s running mate will continue his LGBTQ+ advocacy with keynote address at the highly-anticipated event.

Sarah McBride opens up about her historic candidacy, the Democratic Party, and Kamala Harris's campaign

The transgender Delaware state senator is on the brink of making history (again) as the first trans person elected to Congress.

Transphobic Texas Democrat finds home for bigotry in state Republican Party

After losing her primary to a queer Black woman, Shawn Thierry decided to switch to the GOP.

Larry Hogan, Maryland GOP Senate candidate, evades gay constituent's question when asked about his record

His record as Maryland's governor shows that he is no friend to the LGBTQ+ community, according to political insiders in the state.

‘Do something’: The Obamas urge action, Doug Emhoff shares love on DNC Night 2

Plus, a memorable state roll call included a transgender woman who shared her pronouns to cheers from the crowd.

Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Five things to look out for at night 2 of the Democratic convention

The Obamas, the first gentleman and “the Bern” are on tap tonight, but the crowd might be tapped out after a wild and long first night.

Rachel Maddow warns of the possibility of a stolen election this November

In a New York Times column, the out MSNBC host worries about Republican efforts to fail to certify a Kamala Harris victory.

Hillary Clinton connects 2024 to 2016 — and history

Staffers from Clinton’s 2016 campaign were touched and energized by their former boss’s exhortation to “keep going.”

A surprise Kamala Harris appearance & Joe Biden's emotional torch-passing at DNC

The energy was high at the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

As the Democratic convention begins, this is why Kamala and Coach Walz are a runaway train

Absent an unforeseen catastrophe, and God knows this election has been full of surprises, the upcoming election should be historic, writes John Casey.