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Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Two Gay Politicians to Lead Luxembourg's Government

Luxembourg's head of state has chosen Xavier Bettel to lead talks in forming a new government and become the next prime minister of the small European nation.

Gay Aussie Politician Weds Partner in Spain

Ian Hunter is believed to be the first sitting Australian official to marry a same-sex partner.

Nev. Politician: Gays Are Unconstitutional Since They Can't Procreate

John Carlo, running for Clark County School Board, went on a truly bizarre rant while speaking at a church.

Flyers Targeting Gay Politician Dog-Whistle Pedophilia

A smear campaign sent out a flyer that juxtaposed a 14-year-old coming out photo of candidate Justin Carroll with the news that he works with kids at the YMCA. 

Utah Republican Mormon Politician Comes Out as Gay

Nathan Ivie says he accepted himself after a long struggle, but his faith and politics haven't changed.

Openly Gay Florida Politician Accused of Bullying Colleague

A female colleague said Carlos Guillermo Smith lashed out at her with "blatant aggression" at a Democratic Party function.

Klan Affiliate Reportedly Threatens Gay Florida Politician

James Schneider, a candidate for City Council in Cape Coral, Fla., says a hateful note was left at his home last weekend.

10 Gay and Lesbian NYC Politicians to Endorse Clinton

The state and city elected officials are expected to throw their support behind Hillary Clinton.

WATCH: Gay U.K. Politician Denies Rape Allegations

House of Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans says the accusations are 'completely false.'

Gay Arizona Politician Arrested, Accused of Sexual Contact With Minor

Sen. Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete is a member of the Arizona legislature's LGBTQ Caucus.

GOP Politician: Gay Character in 'Cruella' Ruined My Childhood

Omar Navarro, a convicted stalker and perennial long-shot candidate against California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, doesn't like the drag queen on Blue's Clues either.

Do Voters Prefer Lesbian Candidates to Gay Male Politicians?

Annise Parker, the former mayor of Houston, says lesbian candidates win at higher percentage rates compared to gay male candidates.

Should Hypocritical Politicians Be Outed? Gay Journo Says Yes

Reporter Itay Hod says he's sick of media outlets' fear of outing hypocritical politicians.

Gay Uncle Inspires British Politician to Support Marriage Equality

Ed Balls, the shadow chancellor of the Exchequer, made a video for the Out4Marriage campaign inspired by his late gay uncle.

Ken Keechl, Groundbreaking Florida Gay Politician, Dead at 60

Keechl was the first out gay member of the Broward County Commission and the county's first gay mayor.

New York Politician Resigns After Suggesting Gays Be Sent to an Island

George Langdon IV has resigned from the Albany County Legislature and apologized for his "rash and thoughtless statements."