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News: Politics
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski – a gay marriage opponent – loses Democratic primary
Illinois Representative Dan Lipinski lost the Democratic primary to a liberal challenger on Tuesday. read...
Sat, Mar 7, 2020
Photos: Bernie Sanders rallies in Chicago's Grant Park
With just over a week remaining until the Illinois presidential primary, Sen. read...
Sat, Mar 7, 2020
LGBT leaders, allies rally for Kim Foxx as Jussie Smollett case looms over campaign
Several LGBT community members and allies will rally together to support Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx for re-election as the Jussie Smollett case continues to loom over her campaign. read...
Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Former Congressman Aaron Schock comes out as gay
Former Illinois Representative Aaron Schock, who has repeatedly denied rumors about his sexuality, on Thursday came out as gay in an Instagram post and on his website. read...
Tue, Mar 3, 2020
HRC: Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign 'broke glass ceilings'
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBT rights advocate, on Monday praised Pete Buttigieg's historic campaign. read...
Sun, Mar 1, 2020
Reports: Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of presidential race
Pete Buttigieg - the first openly gay candidate to run for president - is dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday, according to multiple reports. read...
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Mike Bloomberg apologizes for calling transgender people 'it'; says he backs transgender rights
Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg has apologized for disparaging remarks he made against the transgender community. read...
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Pete Buttigieg's Iowa win makes him first openly gay presidential candidate to win delegates
Pete Buttigieg's narrow win in Iowa makes him the first openly gay candidate to win delegates in any presidential contest. read...
Sun, Jan 12, 2020
Ruling blocking Air Force from discharging HIV-positive airmen upheld by Appeals Court
A three-judge panel of the Fourth U.S. read...
Sun, Jan 5, 2020
Pete Buttigieg campaign raised $25 million in fourth quarter
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg raised more than $24. read...
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Trump campaign selling LGBT Pride MAGA t-shirts
The campaign website of President Donald Trump is selling LGBT Pride t-shirts. read...
Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Thousands protest Trump visit to Chicago
Thousands of protesters gathered outside Chicago's Trump Tower last Monday amid the president's first visit to the city since his inauguration. read...
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Ted Cruz describes parents who support their transgender kids as 'child abusers'
Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, has described parents who support their transgender kids as "child abusers. read...
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Pete Buttigieg jumps to second after Elizabeth Warren in Iowa poll
An Iowa poll released Thursday puts Pete Buttigieg, the openly gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana, in second place after Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. read...
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Ohio lawmakers reintroduce LGBT protections bill
A bill that would prohibit employment and housing discrimination against members of Ohio's LGBT community was introduced by lawmakers on Wednesday. read...
Sat, Oct 12, 2019
Nine Democratic presidential candidates discuss LGBT issues on prime time
CNN on Thursday night broadcast a Democratic presidential town hall on LGBT issues hosted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). read...
Sun, Sep 22, 2019
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg talk LGBT issues at GLAAD Forum
Former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg were among the 10 Democratic presidential candidates who attended GLAAD's LGBT forum on Friday. read...
Fri, Sep 20, 2019
Gay entrepreneur Josh Owens enters Indiana gubernatorial race
Tech entrepreneur Josh Owens has launched a bid to become Indiana's first openly gay governor. read...
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Anderson Cooper, Don Lemon, Chris Cuomo, Dana Bash to moderate CNN LGBT Town Hall
Two openly gay journalists are among the four moderators of CNN's upcoming presidential town hall on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. read...
Mon, Sep 2, 2019
Counter-protesters outnumber Straight Pride Parade participants; more than 30 people arrested
More than 30 people were arrested and 4 officers hurt during Saturday's Straight Pride Parade in Boston. read...
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Pete Buttigieg among five Democrats comfortably ahead of Trump, poll shows
A new Quinnipiac Poll shows five Democratic presidential candidates comfortably ahead of President Donald Trump. read...
Mon, Aug 26, 2019
Joe Walsh to challenge Trump for GOP nomination
Former Illinois Representative Joe Walsh on Sunday announced that he would challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. read...
Sat, Aug 10, 2019
Trump criticizes Fox News' Shep Smith, says his show is worse than CNN
President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized Fox News anchor Shepard Smith, saying that his show was the lowest rated on the network. read...
Wed, Aug 7, 2019
Ohio rep. who blamed shootings on 'trans people, homosexual marriage' refuses to resign
An Ohio representative who blamed two mass shootings over the weekend on LGBT rights advocates is refusing calls to resign. read...
Fri, Jul 19, 2019
Ricky Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda demand Puerto Rico governor resign
Ricky Martin and Lin-Manuel Miranda are among the celebrities calling for the resignation of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló over homophobic and misogynistic comments. read...
