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Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive — with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South

“Julie is an experienced and tested leader who will bring an important voice to Washington. Her fearless advocacy has improved the lives of all Texans," said LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

Meet the first woman and first out queer mayor of Vermont's largest city

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was previously a state representative, said that "when you have marginalized people at the table, decisions change because you remember humanity matters."

Idaho's Gay State Representative Stands His Ground

The first out gay man in Idaho's state legislature says, "Sometimes for us, the win is in not losing ground."

Alabama gets first openly gay state representative

Patricia Todd won the Democratic primary for a seat in Alabama's statehouse on Tuesday and, with no Republican opponent in November, becomes the state's first openly gay representative.

Sylvia Swayne Aims to Make History as Alabama’s First Trans State Representative

Swayne came in second during a primary this week and will head to a runoff election.

​Kentucky’s first out state representative Keturah Herron receives LGBTQ+ trailblazer award

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute named Kentucky state Rep. Keturah Herron the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award winner.

Jabari Brisport Becomes New York's First Black LGBTQ+ State Legislator

A progressive, Brisport will represent Brooklyn in the state Senate. 

Meet the Candidates: N.C.'s Jane Campbell

Campbell could become the sole openly LGBT female state representative in the Tar Heel state.

Lesbian congresswoman Angie Craig says she's considering Senate run

The Minnesota Democrat is the first LGBTQ+ person to represent the state in Congress.

Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100-meter, earning spot at Paris Olympics

The fastest woman in the world will finally represent the United States at the Olympics.

Republican Lawmaker Who Claimed to Be Gay Faces Calls to Resign

Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe represents Miami Beach.

Okla. Trans Woman to Run for Statehouse Seat

Oklahoma City's first openly transgender police officer aims to become the state's first transgender state representative in the legislature.

WATCH: Oklahoma Democrats Walk Out on Antigay Vote

Sixteen democratic state representatives refused to vote on a resolution reiterating the state's constitutional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.

Minnesota Moves Toward Banning Conversion Therapy

The state's House of Representatives has approved the ban, and it is likely to pass in the Senate.

Indiana Offers Gender-Neutral Licenses for Nonbinary Drivers

The move represents rare progress in a state not known for LGBTQ-friendly policies.

Bartlett Becomes First Out Black State Lawmaker

Jason Bartlett, a Connecticut state representative, announced Tuesday that he is gay.

Publix Reverses, Will Begin Covering PrEP

Public pressure and a meeting with a Florida state representative may have been the catalyst.

Gay Skater Adam Rippon Shares His Joy in Making the Olympic Team

Rippon will be the first out figure skater to represent the United States at the Olympic Games.

Mass.: Out Pol Announces Bid for Congress

Out state representative Carl Sciortino promises to continue bringing progressive thought and values to Washington

Tenn Lawmaker Only Gay Men Can Get HIV

A state representative incorrectly claimed that HIV cannot be transmitted through heterosexual sex.