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This gay grandpa was fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides, and he would 'do it again'

James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.

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California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

Sarah McBride at the US Capitol Building

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Sarah McBride gives moving farewell speech to Delaware Senate as she heads to D.C.

McBride thanked her fellow Delaware representatives for helping her "realize the awesome responsibility and the awesome opportunity that we have to leave this state better and kinder than we found it."

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This gay grandpa was fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides, and he would 'do it again'

James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.

California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

Oregon swears in first LGBTQ+ treasurer, Dr. Elizabeth Steiner

The former state senator says she intends to help families save for their futures and the future of their children.

Sarah McBride gives moving farewell speech to Delaware Senate as she heads to D.C.

McBride thanked her fellow Delaware representatives for helping her "realize the awesome responsibility and the awesome opportunity that we have to leave this state better and kinder than we found it."

Lesbian Mayor Runs for State Senate

Antigay N.Y. State Senator Expelled

Utahs Gay State Senator Resigns

North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight'

Republican Buck Newton, who is nominated to be North Carolina's next attorney general, made that controversial comment in a speech to supporters of the anti-LGBT law HB2.

Wash State Senate Introduces Marriage Bill

Republicans Claim Leadership of NY State Senate

Antibullying Bill Passes NY State Senate

Meet Oklahoma's Rising Queer Star in the State Senate

At 27, Allison Ikley-Freeman has an impressive resume and she's bringing it to the front lines in her state.

Wisconsin Democrat Wins and Flips State Senate Seat

Democrat Patty Schachtner won a state Senate seat in a heavily Republican Wisconsin district Tuesday night.

Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate

Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.

Washington State Senate Votes Wednesday on Marriage Bill

Washington State Senate Vote on Marriage Bill Nears

State Senate Hearing on NJ Marriage Bill Nears

Virginia on Track to Elect First Gay State Senator

Pennsylvania state senate votes in favor of proposed ban

The Pennsylvania state senate voted in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage Wednesday, although in a blow to conservatives, it defeated an additional proposal to ban civil unions.

Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.

WATCH: Pa. State Senator: I'm Gay; Get Over It

Outgoing Pennsylvania state senator Jim Ferlo says he's never hidden his sexuality -- but now it's time to come out and pass hate-crimes protections in his home state.

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James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

The former state senator says she intends to help families save for their futures and the future of their children.

McBride thanked her fellow Delaware representatives for helping her "realize the awesome responsibility and the awesome opportunity that we have to leave this state better and kinder than we found it."

Republican Buck Newton, who is nominated to be North Carolina's next attorney general, made that controversial comment in a speech to supporters of the anti-LGBT law HB2.

At 27, Allison Ikley-Freeman has an impressive resume and she's bringing it to the front lines in her state.

Democrat Patty Schachtner won a state Senate seat in a heavily Republican Wisconsin district Tuesday night.

Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.

The Pennsylvania state senate voted in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage Wednesday, although in a blow to conservatives, it defeated an additional proposal to ban civil unions.

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.

Outgoing Pennsylvania state senator Jim Ferlo says he's never hidden his sexuality -- but now it's time to come out and pass hate-crimes protections in his home state.