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The South’s first out LGBTQ+ congresswoman is fighting a GOP effort to cut her out of Congress

Democrat Julie Johnson was elected to serve her North Texas constituents. Now Republicans are fighting to draw her out of the electoral map.

Texas is gerrymandering the only LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South out of her seat

New congressional districts in Texas will split Democrat Julie Johnson's district into eight parts.

Republicans Attempted to Gerrymander North Carolina

A judge in North Carolina ruled the congressional district maps were illegally crafted. 

In Boost to Dems, Pennsylvania Congressional Map Tossed

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the state's congressional map is gerrymandered and unconstitutional.

Judge Tells Texas Its Voting Laws Are Racially Motivated

Lawmakers in Texas gerrymandered their district maps along racial lines, a federal judge says.

Rep. Brian Sims on the Dangers of Performative Allyship

The out politician says many centrist Republicans support minority rights when it's convenient and then drop them when it's no longer useful.

Penn. Lawmaker Brian Sims Labeled 'Lying Homosexual' by Colleague

The war of words between Sims and homophobe Daryl Metcalfe escalates.

Pat McCrory Is Still Trying to Protect His Anti-LGBT Legacy

The outgoing governor made one last move that helps protect HB 2 from repeal.

Op-ed: Marching on Washington and the Issues We All Face

Whether our cause is ending racial discrimination or boosting LGBT rights, we're all in this struggle together.

Pa. Dems Urge Antigay Lawmaker to Resign After 'Random Homophobic Tirade'

Republican state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe proclaimed his heterosexuality in an outburst after a male colleague touched his arm in a meeting.

Breaking: Gay California State Sen. Scott Wiener to challenge Nancy Pelosi for her congressional seat

The former House speaker has not yet said whether she will run for reelection.

Time to Reclaim America

The movement starts today and will continue through 2020.

A Malaise Falls Over the LGBTQ Community

In a fog of hopelessness this week? You're not alone. But all is not lost.

Until Mueller Is Done, Trump Should Be Blocked From Stacking the Courts

We shouldn't allow a potentially illegitimate president to alter the federal judiciary, writes former FBI agent Susan Surftone.

Op-ed: Don't Be Sore Winners on Marriage

As Republican leaders recognize the inevitability of marriage equality, let's be gracious in our victory, particularly as the fight for equality ensues in red states.

Stepping Out as Allies to Stop Anti-Trans Attacks

For Pride Month, SAGE, the world’s largest advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading national trans organizations to help the trans community fight back

Brian Sims Responds to Republican Lawmaker Calling Him a 'Little Girl'

The gay politician is using the experience as arsenal to help flip the Republican-led House. 

Democrat Conor Lamb Wins Pennsylvania Congressional Race

Lamb's lead over Rick Saccone now seems insurmountable and is a key victory for Dems in a conservative district.

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Broad trans bathroom ban passes Texas Senate in special session

“The only way anyone is going to realistically try to enforce this is by looking at a person and deciding they don’t look quite ‘feminine’ or ‘masculine’ enough,” said a policy strategist with the ACLU.

As the 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect, LGBTQ+ Lives Are Erased

"This bill is a direct attack on the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, and it will have a detrimental impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ children in Florida."

How to Win LGBTQ Equality in the South

Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara of the Campaign for Southern Equality is working hard to replicate victories in Virginia and North Carolina.