Louisiana is the only state that's never had an out LGBTQ+ state legislator. Here's why
Queer statehouse candidates in Louisiana say running for office was 'traumatic.'
March 5, 2024
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Idaho Protesters Swarm State Legislature
The people behind Add The Words went to Idaho's state legislature to demand that lawmakers consider adding protections for LGBT citizens to existing antidiscrimination laws.
March 19, 2014
First Trans Lawmaker Is Elected to Chile’s Legislature
Emilia Schneider, 25, will represent the 10th District of Santiago, the country's capital.Â
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Colorado on the Road to Civil Unions
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Illinois Again Considers Marriage Equality
On the legislature's opening day, elected officials are optimistic that marriage equality will come to Illinois this year.
January 9, 2013
Michigan Legislature Kills Bills That Legalized Discrimination
The 2012 Michigan legislative session ended without full votes on several controversial bills that would have allowed adoption agencies and healthcare professionals to deny services to LGBT couples and individuals on the basis that such service violated the professional's moral or religious convictions.
December 14, 2012
California to Have 10 Percent LGBTQ+ Membership in Legislature
The Golden State will be the first in the nation with proportional representation.
November 10, 2022
Trans Woman Declares Victory in Colorado Legislature Race
Brianna Titone pulled ahead of her Republican challenger in the race for Colorado's House District 27.
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LGBT Rights Leader Joins North Carolina Legislature
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California Legislature Passes Trans Birth Certificate Bill
Assembly Bill 1121, which would provide transgender Californians with a more streamlined process of changing their names and gender markers on birth certificates, passed by a vote of 56-18.
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Partnership and antidiscrimination bills move through Oregon legislature
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