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Who is Catelin Drey? This Democrat just broke the Republican supermajority in Iowa

Democrat Catelin Drey beat out Republican candidate Christopher Prosch in Iowa's special election.

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Democratic Supermajority No Guarantee for Gay Progress

The 2008 election may already be one for the record books, but triumphant Democrats are still vying for an elusive political prize -- the 60-seat supermajority required to overcome Republican filibuster attempts and advance their legislative agenda swiftly beginning in January. But what are the odds of actually getting 60 seats -- and will it really push gay rights to the front of the line?

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Veto Transgender Healthcare Sports Participation Ban

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Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation Bans

DeWine's veto is likely to be overridden by the state legislature, as HB68 passed both the state House and Senate with a supermajority.

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Who is Catelin Drey? This Democrat just broke the Republican supermajority in Iowa

Democrat Catelin Drey beat out Republican candidate Christopher Prosch in Iowa's special election.

Democratic Supermajority No Guarantee for Gay Progress

Vast Majority of Americans — and 56% of Republicans — Support ENDA

A new poll from Republican polling agency TargetPoint reveals that a supermajority of Americans support workplace protections for LGBT employees.

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation Bans

DeWine's veto is likely to be overridden by the state legislature, as HB68 passed both the state House and Senate with a supermajority.

North Carolina Democrat Joins GOP as State Sees Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Tricia Cotham's party switch creates a Republican supermajority that could override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Support for LGBTQ+ equality has decreased: GLAAD study

GLAAD's annual "Accelerating Acceptance" report finds there's still supermajority support for equal rights, but there are some less positive signs.

Intersectional Women's Organization Aims to Mobilize the Majority

"Women are mad as hell, we are ready to take action, and we refuse to go backward," says Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, cofounder of the new group Supermajority.

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died at 67

Cecile Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer.

NH Wants to Keep Marriage Equality

Kentucky Republicans pass veto-proof bill protecting conversion therapy

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear previously called out conversion therapy after he signed the executive order against it last year.

NOM in New York All Hat and No Cattle

Reflections on Pride: A Pretty Good Year

We all could use some optimism — Michael Kelley found his on parade floats and at block parties.

I'm a Trans Politician — in Venezuela

Tamara Adrian is fighting to improve the lives of Venezuela's severely beleagured citizens. Through all this, she's changing the nation's views on sexual and gender minorities.

Reactions on Browns Repeal Support

Military Expert Says Add DADT Repeal to Defense Bill

Joe Saunders, One of Florida's First Gay Lawmakers, Looks to Make a Political Comeback

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

Powerful conservative operative’s Do No Harm group is a threat to transgender kids (exclusive)

Leonard Leo, the man responsible for reshaping the U.S. Supreme Court into an ultra-conservative body, is targeting trans youth’s access to gender-affirming care.

Hundreds Come Out for Marriage in NH

Gay Restaurateurs Want to Marry in New York

Leahy Gives It One More Try on LGBT Immigration

The amendment would allow Americans in same-sex marriages to sponsor their foreign-born partner for citizenship, but it faces an uphill battle in both the Senate and House.

Mississippi bill would let those incarcerated sue state over trans inmates

The bill is from the same Republican who introduced last year’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

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Democrat Catelin Drey beat out Republican candidate Christopher Prosch in Iowa's special election.

A new poll from Republican polling agency TargetPoint reveals that a supermajority of Americans support workplace protections for LGBT employees.

DeWine's veto is likely to be overridden by the state legislature, as HB68 passed both the state House and Senate with a supermajority.

Tricia Cotham's party switch creates a Republican supermajority that could override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

GLAAD's annual "Accelerating Acceptance" report finds there's still supermajority support for equal rights, but there are some less positive signs.

"Women are mad as hell, we are ready to take action, and we refuse to go backward," says Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, cofounder of the new group Supermajority.

Cecile Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear previously called out conversion therapy after he signed the executive order against it last year.

We all could use some optimism — Michael Kelley found his on parade floats and at block parties.

Tamara Adrian is fighting to improve the lives of Venezuela's severely beleagured citizens. Through all this, she's changing the nation's views on sexual and gender minorities.

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

Leonard Leo, the man responsible for reshaping the U.S. Supreme Court into an ultra-conservative body, is targeting trans youth’s access to gender-affirming care.

The amendment would allow Americans in same-sex marriages to sponsor their foreign-born partner for citizenship, but it faces an uphill battle in both the Senate and House.

The bill is from the same Republican who introduced last year’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.