Md. statewide candidates make final pitches ahead of Election Day
Candidates in races for statewide offices in Maryland are making their final pitches to voters ahead of next week’s highly anticipated midterm elections.
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Jim Obergefell wins Democratic primary in Ohio legislative race
The lead plaintiff in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples across the country has won his Democratic primary for the Ohio House of Representatives.
Va. lawmaker accused of destroying neighbors' property
A Northern Virginia lawmaker is facing accusations of property destruction after removing signs and security camera posts installed by neighbors on shared property.
Michigan Supreme Court rules existing law bans anti-LGBTQ discrimination
In a 5-2 decision on Thursday, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in Rouch World, LLC v Department of Civil Rights that the state’s 1976 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Former Victory Fund president among N.Y. 18th Congressional District candidates
New York’s 18th Congressional District is widely seen as one of a handful of seats that will determine which party secures control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections.
First LGBTQ statewide official in Mich. seeks re-election
In such a political swing state as Michigan has emerged to be in recent elections, the presence of an out LGBTQ statewide official for the last four years — a first in the state’s history — has been as much of a political anomaly for the region as it’s been a cultural one.
Gay, lesbian Md. county incumbents, candidates fare well in primary
The gay and lesbian incumbents who ran for re-election in local Maryland races and candidates who are seeking office fared well in Tuesday’s primary.
Mizeur vows to 'bring dignity and leadership' back to 1st Congressional District
Former Maryland state delegate and gubernatorial candidate Heather Mizeur won the Democratic primary in the state’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday.
Bills introduced to codify same-sex marriage
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision that rescinded the nationwide right to abortion, members of Congress are now moving on multiple tracks to protect other privacy-related rights they now perceive as under threat.
Democratic leaders urged to restrict Supreme Court jurisdiction over marriage, abortion
In a letter to Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, 10 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives asked for support in establishing and protecting nationwide privacy rights that include abortion and marriage equality.
Fairfax school board approves family planning benefits for LGBTQ employees, staff
The Fairfax County School Board on Tuesday voted in favor of a new proposal that would start the process of achieving family planning benefit parity for LGBTQ employees and staff.
Md. gubernatorial candidates face off in July 19 primary
The Washington Blade this week details the LGBTQ-specific positions of the candidates who hope to succeed Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
Gay man wins Democratic congressional primary in Ill.
Illinois Democrats are hoping to send a gay person to Congress for the first time in the state’s history.
House passes resolution that calls for Brittney Griner's immediate release
In a resolution passed on June 24 by the U.S. House of Representatives, lawmakers called on Russia to immediately release detained WNBA star Brittney Griner.
Activists gather & prepare for post-Roe America
WASHINGTON – Just moments after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its decision on Friday overturning its landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade that had legalized abortion nationwide for 49 years, hundreds gathered outside the Court to both protest and celebrate the ruling.
GOP senator willing to delay school meal funding over LGBTQ+ rights
A bipartisan piece of legislation for school meal programs is at risk after one U.S. senator has signaled he may delay its passage over LGBTQ-related guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Victory Fund notes increase in out LGBTQ congressional candidates in 2022
As the 2022 midterm elections draw near, a record number of LGBTQ candidates have been running for Congress. But while some segments of the community have made gains in political presence, other metrics are falling short when it comes representation that is reflective of the U.S. population.
Calif. Congress members introduce bill to decrease LGBTQ surrogacy costs
As the future of reproductive rights in the U.S. remain uncertain, U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Judy Chu (D-Calif.) introduced a bill on Wednesday aimed at equalizing healthcare access and lowering the costs for LGBTQ people and couples who want to have children.
Democratic lawmakers reintroduce 'lavender scare' firings review bill
Three Democratic lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill that seeks to rectify the harm caused to LGBTQ federal government employees who were fired during the so-called “lavender scare.”
Former Republican members of Congress call for Equality Act passage
In a letter addressed Tuesday to party leaders on Capitol Hill, 11 former Republican members of Congress urged federal lawmakers to pass anti-discrimination legislation to protect members of the LGBTQ community.
Poll finds majority of Americans oppose trans athletes in female sports teams
As the nationwide debate over transgender athletes’ involvement in sports teams corresponding to their gender identity continues, the Washington Post on Tuesday released a new poll identifying where Americans stand on the issue.
Thousands attend March for Our Lives rally in D.C.
On the night of June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 53 were injured in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla. The shooting has since remained one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Carroll County school board prohibits Pride flags
The Carroll County Board of Education adopted a policy on Wednesday that prohibits Pride flags from being displayed in schools under its jurisdiction.
Pride police bans stir debate in D.C., around country
As cities across the U.S. once again hold in-person Pride month festivities after two years of pandemic-related pauses, a growing trend among Pride organizations attempting to restrict police presence at Pride events is gaining momentum.
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