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David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign adviser, dies at 77
Politico via Yahoo News· 3 months agoNEW YORK — David Mixner, a longtime LGBTQ+ activist who was an adviser to Bill Clinton during his...
Gay Weatherman Could Be First Out Congressman From Illinois
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIllinois may get its first out member of Congress this year now that Eric Sorensen, a gay man, has...
President Biden leads charge to protect LGBTQ rights as GOP legislates culture wars ahead of 2024
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWASHINGTON – Two decades after Republicans stoked fears of gay marriage to drive conservative voters...
South Dakota Elects First Gay Male Legislator, Kameron Nelson
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSouth Dakota once again has LGBTQ+ representation in its state legislature. Kameron Nelson, a gay...
Robert Garcia Will Be First Out Gay Immigrant in Congress
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRobert Garcia of California has been elected as the first out gay immigrant in Congress. Garcia,...
'An out gay woman': Karine Jean-Pierre hopes to empower LGBTQ youth as White House press secretary
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – When she was 5, Karine Jean-Pierre knew she was different. Embarrassed and ashamed, she...
Erick Russell Is First Black Gay Statewide Elected Official
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 2 years agoErick Russell, a Black gay man, has been elected Connecticut treasurer, making him the first Black...
Alaska Elects Its First Out State Legislators
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFrom left: Ashley Carrick, Jennie Armstrong, and Andrew Gray Alaska has elected its first out state legislators. Jennie Armstrong, a pansexual woman; and...
17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThese LGBTQ+ Women Have Made History Women have been able to vote (in most states) only for a little over 100 years, less than have the time the U.S. has...
Black Gay Man Davante Lewis Is First Out State Official in Louisiana
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDavante Lewis, a Black gay man, has become the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to a state...