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
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Colorado lawmakers send weakened trans shield bill to Gov. Jared Polis
Colorado’s legislature passed The Kelly Loving Act, named after a trans woman who was killed in the 2022 Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
May 8, 2025
Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law repealing marriage equality ban
The new law ensures that even if the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell, marriage equality will still be legal in Colorado.
April 11, 2025
Colorado lawmakers introduce legislation to protect LGBTQ+ people after Trump's anti-queer policies
One recent amendment approved by voters and signed into law provides state constitutional protection for marriage equality.
April 11, 2025
Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis mocks Donald Trump's 'unflattering painting'
Jared Polis' April Fools joke paid homage to a famous show set in Colorado — while mocking Trump.
April 2, 2025
The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far
From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.
December 23, 2024
Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)
Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.
December 17, 2024
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis backtracks apparent support for RFK Jr. leading HHS (exclusive)
A spokesperson for Polis told The Advocate that “Governor Polis has not changed his view as a whole on RFK Jr. or on the Governor’s previously stated concerns regarding some of RFK Jr’s positions."
November 15, 2024
Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists
The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.
October 8, 2024
Harris's VP pick? Jared Polis says if she needs ‘a 49-year-old balding gay Jew,’ he’d take the call
Everyone wants to know who her running mate will be.
July 22, 2024
How LGBTQ+ and Democratic leaders are reacting to Biden dropping out, endorsing Harris
Advocacy groups and political leaders rushed to respond to Sunday's news, offering sympathy and support.
July 21, 2024
Colorado Republicans tell parents to take kids out of school over fears they ‘turn more kids trans’
The state GOP sent out a bigoted email filled with misinformation.
May 23, 2024
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.
February 5, 2024
Lesbian Toni Atkins announces run for California governor in 2026
Atkins enters a crowded field seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
January 19, 2024
Colorado Catholic preschools say they have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people
A trial is now underway as two Denver-area Catholic parishes sue over a conflict between religious beliefs and the program’s requirement not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.
January 4, 2024
Could Toni Atkins Be California's First Lesbian Governor?
Atkins, who has broken ground as a leader of both legislative chambers, is seriously considering a run.
November 21, 2023
How 3 Openly Queer Governors Are Fighting For Progressive Causes
Amidst a tense national political landscape, Govs. Polis, Healey, and Kotek champion LGBTQ+ rights, exemplifying state-led progressiveness.
October 3, 2023
Denver Archdiocese Sues to Deny LGBTQ+ Families Access to Preschool
While it certainly appears to be discriminatory, the group’s attorney says it’s not actually discrimination.
August 18, 2023
Colorado Children’s Hospital Stops Gender-Affirming Procedures for Adult Patients
The spokesperson said that patients seeking surgical care are being referred to other facilities that still offer such procedures.
July 27, 2023
Colorado's Gay Governor Writes Taylor Swift an Epic Open Letter
Jared Polis is flaunting his Swiftie card ahead of Taylor Swift's Denver show.
July 12, 2023
Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed
LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.
June 8, 2023