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Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Sep 17, 2020

Andrew Gillum, a Florida Democrat who after a narrow loss in a 2018 gubernatorial run was engulfed in a scandal after being found in a hotel room with drugs and a male sex worker, has come out as bisexual.

2 federal appeals courts rule in trans bathroom cases

2 federal appeals courts rule in trans bathroom cases

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 31, 2020

Two federal appeals court panels have ruled that a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting discrimination against LGBT people at work also applies to discrimination in schools.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 28, 2020

Two federally-recognized Native American tribes joined five other plaintiffs in filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration August 27 due to what they say is an illegal change in foster care reporting requirements.

Trump accepts GOP nomination: 'The best is yet to come'

Trump accepts GOP nomination: 'The best is yet to come'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2020

In a speech full of falsehoods, President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination for president of the United States August 27 at the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Grenell draws praise, criticism for GOP convention speech

Grenell draws praise, criticism for GOP convention speech

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2020

Richard Grenell, the first gay person to hold a cabinet-level position, didn't mention his sexual orientation or LGBTQ issues during his August 26 remarks at the virtual Republican National Convention.

Grenell expected to address GOP convention

Grenell expected to address GOP convention

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 24, 2020

The 2020 Republican National Convention begins Monday (August 24) with plans to formalize President Donald Trump as the party nominee for reelection, but little else is known about how, exactly, the event will play out.

Biden, 'an ally of light,' accepts Dem presidential nomination as convention ends

Biden, 'an ally of light,' accepts Dem presidential nomination as convention ends

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. accepted his party's nomination for president of the United States at the final session of the virtual Democratic National Convention Thursday night.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

A federal district court in Idaho ruled against an effort to make it illegal for transgender people in the state to change the gender marker on their birth certificates.

Harris makes history; Obama delivers harsh critique of Trump

Harris makes history; Obama delivers harsh critique of Trump

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 19, 2020

California Senator Kamala Harris received and accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination during the third session of the virtual Democratic National Convention Wednesday night.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule on health care

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule on health care

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 19, 2020

U.S. District Court Judge Frederic Block issued a temporary injunction August 17, delaying the implementation of new rules written by the Trump administration that would eliminate protections for LGBT people in health care.

Biden officially nominated on second night of virtual DNC as wife, Jill, gives upbeat speech

Biden officially nominated on second night of virtual DNC as wife, Jill, gives upbeat speech

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 18, 2020

Joseph R. Biden Jr. was officially nominated as the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nominee during the second (virtual) session of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, which was followed by a speech delivered by his wife, Jill Biden.

Trump announces posthumous pardon of Susan B. Anthony

Trump announces posthumous pardon of Susan B. Anthony

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 18, 2020

In the midst of a controversy over President Donald Trump's attempts to interfere with the right of citizens to vote by mail, he made a surprise announcement Tuesday morning that he will sign a posthumous presidential pardon for Susan B. Anthony.

Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama wow at virtual Dem convention

Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama wow at virtual Dem convention

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 17, 2020

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a powerful speech at Monday's opening of the virtual Democratic National Convention, laying out the reasons why voters should reject another four years of President Donald Trump.

Delegates and others begin virtual Democratic convention

Delegates and others begin virtual Democratic convention

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 17, 2020

There will be a lot of history made at this week's Democratic National Convention. Some will be highly visible — like primetime closing night speeches by two high-profile LGBTQ leaders.