There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide
In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
February 3, 2025
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In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.
From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.
Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.
They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.
Several were killed in the shooting and more are injured, some critically.
Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.
Eric Hovde continued to question vote-by-mail votes breaking for his opponent but acknowledged a recount would not likely change the results of the election.
Baldwin prevailed in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde.
There were some bright spots.
There could be many firsts in this year's election.
The ads accuse her of a conflict of interest but appear to be targeting her for being LGBTQ+.
But Democrats and independents were able to turn back these efforts.
The advocacy group hopes a $2 million ad buy will attract pro-LGBTQ+ voters to cast their ballots.
Eric Hovde falsely claimed Baldwin supports "sex change surgeries" on minors.
The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute named Kentucky state Rep. Keturah Herron the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award winner.
“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.
The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.
Both won their primaries in Wisconsin Tuesday.
For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.
She joins Navratilova, Jenner, Grenell, and Santos; however, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt this lot is not.