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Homophobe Matt Gaetz Seeks Democratic Alliance to Oust McCarthy Amid Shutdown Drama: Report

In a rare crossover, Rep. Matt Gaetz courts House Democrats to unseat Speaker Kevin McCarthy, intensifying GOP discord as the shutdown clock ticks.

Christine Quinn Reflects on Progress at DNC

The lesbian Speaker of the New York City Council offered her thoughts on the experience for LGBT delegates in Charlotte, and responded to chatter about her own political future.

Young Progressive Ousts Veteran Congressman in N.Y. Democratic Primary

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, beat U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, in Tuesday's primary. 

Anti-LGBT Democratic Congressman Bests Progressive Challenger in Illinois

Dan Lipinski was declared winner of the Democratic primary in the Third Congressional District shortly after midnight.

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Out Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims Running for Lieutenant Governor

The gay Democrat, an outspoken progressive, was the first out member of the state legislature.

Can Lincoln Chafee Win Dems Looking Left of Hillary?

The former Republican is highlighting his record as being more progressive than Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton.

HRC Defends Endorsing a Republican for Senate

HRC endorsed Illinois Republican Sen. Mark Kirk over his progressive Democratic challenger, and many commentators and activists are astonished.

View to Washington: Blue Dogs

Conservative "Blue Dog" Democrats have undercut progressive Dems on health care reform, but how are they affecting the push for LGBT equality?

Elizabeth Warren Is LGBTQ Voters' Top Choice in New Poll

The progressive senator from Massachusetts outranked other Democratic presidential hopefuls in several categories in the poll from YouGov Blue and Out magazine. 

Numbers show gays may have handed Democrats the Senate

The effort to defeat Virginia's anti-same-sex marriage amendment apparently pulled thousands of progressive voters to the polls, sending Democrat James Webb to the U.S. Senate and giving his party control.

How Knowing a Trans Person Affects Your Attitude on LGBTQ+ Rights

A new survey from Data for Progress looks at the difference this makes.

Voters actually hate ‘mean-spirited’ anti-transgender political ads like Trump’s: survey

Donald Trump and the GOP have targeted trans people in the closing days of the election. Data suggests that’s not a winning strategy.

How to fight Trump’s anti-trans messaging that’s poisoning public opinion

A new poll suggests that anti-trans misinformation is working to erode support.

LGBTQ+ voters prefer Biden and Democrats over Trump but want them to do more: poll

The survey from Data for Progress also found young LGBTQ+ Americans less enthused about this year's election than other age groups.

‘Morning Joe’ continues fixation on trans issues in post-election blame game without talking to trans people

The MSNBC show has focused on cultural issues that Democrats weren’t even running on as the reason that Donald Trump won the election.

Lively Exchanges Between Clinton and Sanders in Debate

The atmosphere was tense at times, but still the Democratic contenders agreed on much.

Hillary Clinton Raises LGBT Issues in Town Hall

When asked about what she's looking for in a potential Supreme Court justice, the Democratic frontrunner took a stand for LGBT rights.

Are You Surprised Which District Might Elect Its 2nd Gay Rep?

You might be surprised which place in the country is poised to send its second gay person to Congress -- because it isn't part of New England or California.