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Vermont's GOP Governor Shock: Protects Trans Care, Abortion Rights

Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion.

Christine Hallquist Loses Race to Become First Trans Governor

She lost the Vermont race to popular Republican incumbent Phil Scott.

Vermont Will Become 8th State to Green-Light Gender-Neutral IDs

Republican Gov. Phil Scott added that the new ID policy "is consistent with our Vermont values of inclusion and acceptance."

Vermont Gov. Signs Gender-Neutral Restroom Bill

All single-user public restrooms in the state must now be marked gender-neutral, a boon to transgender people and others.

Vermont Trans Candidate Christine Hallquist Gets Death Threats

Hallquist, the first out trans person to be a major party's nominee for governor, has received about a dozen such threats.

Vermont Senate Says OK to Marriage Equality

The Vermont senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Monday that, if passed, would grant same-sex couples rights to marry in the state.

Trans Politician Christine Hallquist Tests Positive for COVID-19

Hallquist is one of the most high-profile members of the trans community to test positive.

Bernie Sanders Gets Endorsement of First Trans Gubernatorial Nominee

Christine Hallquist, the Democratic nominee for Vermont governor in 2018, says Sanders has a solid commitment to LGBTQ people.

What's Next for Pioneering Trans Candidate Christine Hallquist

The gubernatorial nominee sets her sights on climate change.

Vermont's Christine Hallquist Could Become First Trans Governor

It may seem like a challenge, but Hallquist has a record of meeting them.

Trans Woman Christine Hallquist Is Vermont Dems' Gubernatorial Pick

Hallquist is the first transgender person to win a major party's gubernatorial nomination anwhere in the U.S.

Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care

These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.

Trans Woman Fatally Stabbed in Vermont; Suspect Tries 'Panic' Excuse

Fern Feather's accused killer said she made a sexual advance and attacked him, but police say they saw no signs of a struggle.

Gay Right-Winger Says Christine Hallquist Has 'Transgender Privilege'

Gay journalist Chadwick Moore contended the Vermont gubernatorial candidate is known only for being trans, which is hardly the case. 

We're ThisClose to Having an Openly Trans Governor

Christine Hallquist is working hard to make history in Vermont. 

Duck Dynasty May Be Over After Antigay Tirade

Phil Robertson's Duck Dynasty castmembers threaten to derail the show if he can't return to filming.

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WATCH: Harvey Milk's Nephew on Progress and the Road Ahead

On the day a postage stamp honoring his late uncle was issued, Stuart Milk went on MSNBC to talk about LGBT advances as well as the persistence of homophobia at home and abroad.