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Who's running for Nancy Pelosi's House seat? Here are 3 Democrats who could replace her in Congress

Here are a few Democrats that could replace Nancy Pelosi in the House of Representatives after her retirement.

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Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and HIV coverage

Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.

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Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco is getting improvements to make it worthy of its namesake

Friends of Havey Milk Plaza is working on a memorial and event space at the site.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law

The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.

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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.

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Who's running for Nancy Pelosi's House seat? Here are 3 Democrats who could replace her in Congress

Here are a few Democrats that could replace Nancy Pelosi in the House of Representatives after her retirement.

Here's why gay California lawmaker Scott Wiener is running for Nancy Pelosi's U.S. House seat

Wiener is not waiting to see if Nancy Pelosi will run for reelection.

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.

Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and HIV coverage

Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.

Trump pressured Gavin Newsom over trans teen athlete. Then California changed its track championship rules

After facing threats from the president over a trans student’s inclusion in sports, the state quietly changed high school championship rules — but a transgender teen will still compete.

Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco is getting improvements to make it worthy of its namesake

Friends of Havey Milk Plaza is working on a memorial and event space at the site.

California bill introduced to seal adults' gender transition documents

The legislation would protect transgender people's privacy and prevent harassment at a time when they're being "viciously targeted," says state Sen. Scott Wiener.

Senator Scott Wiener served a sexy leather daddy look at Folsom Street Fair AGAIN

The gays and conservatives are in a total spiral over the out politician's lewk — but for VERY different reasons.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law

The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.

California Democrats Seek to Factor Support for Gender Identity Into Custody Decisions

The California Senate approved a bill to this effect Wednesday.

California Voters to Decide Fate of State's Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2024

An amendment would remove language from the state constitution that states “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”

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.

California Lawmakers Celebrate Drag Nun & Pride Month While GOP Seethes

The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.

How the Stain of Prop. 8 May Be Removed From California

It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.

Easter Sunday Brings Thousands to Drag March in West Hollywood

Instead of looking for colorful Easter eggs, thousands of LGBTQ+ allies displayed their Pride colors and marched in opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Proposed Amendment Would Officially End Prop. 8

Despite being overturned, the proposition’s hateful language remains in the California Constitution.

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Here are a few Democrats that could replace Nancy Pelosi in the House of Representatives after her retirement.

Wiener is not waiting to see if Nancy Pelosi will run for reelection.

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

Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.

After facing threats from the president over a trans student’s inclusion in sports, the state quietly changed high school championship rules — but a transgender teen will still compete.

Friends of Havey Milk Plaza is working on a memorial and event space at the site.

The legislation would protect transgender people's privacy and prevent harassment at a time when they're being "viciously targeted," says state Sen. Scott Wiener.

The gays and conservatives are in a total spiral over the out politician's lewk — but for VERY different reasons.

The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.

The California Senate approved a bill to this effect Wednesday.

An amendment would remove language from the state constitution that states “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”

LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.

The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.

It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.

Instead of looking for colorful Easter eggs, thousands of LGBTQ+ allies displayed their Pride colors and marched in opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Despite being overturned, the proposition’s hateful language remains in the California Constitution.