Amid a ‘rainbow wave’ of LGBTQ politicians in 2022, LGBTQ elected officials talk about representation and the challenges of being a “first.”
Author: Cady Stanton, USA TODAY
‘We feel more secure’: As Respect for Marriage Act passes, same-sex couples share tentative enthusiasm
For some same-sex couples, the law is a bright spot at a time of rising anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislation.
More cities are excelling at policies on LGBTQ equality even amid hostile legislation, report finds
HRC’s annual Municipal Equality Index saw an increase in the number of cities receiving perfect scores and the highest-ever national average.
LGBTQ bars are ‘community centers’ and hallowed spaces. But after Club Q ‘where is safe?’
Club Q’s role for the Colorado Springs community is demonstrative of the larger significance of LGBTQ bar and clubs for the queer community.
As anti-LGBTQ rhetoric grows, voter ID laws create obstacles for thousands of transgender voters
Transgender voters may face challenges to casting their ballot on Tuesday because of strict voter ID laws in some states.
‘Like a hell’: Relatives search for loved ones in Seoul after Halloween crowd surge leaves 153 dead
Two U.S. citizens were among those dead and another three were injured in the incident, the U.S. State Department confirmed Sunday.
‘Like a hell’: Relatives search for loved ones in Seoul after Halloween crowd surge leaves 153 dead
Relatives in Seoul desperately searched for loved ones at hospitals Sunday after a crowd surge left more than 150 people dead over the weekend.
Number of LGBTQ school board candidates has grown in 2022 amid controversial bills, report shows
The number of LGBTQ candidates for school board in the 2022 election has more than doubled since 2018. The rise comes amid surge of anti-LGBTQ bills.
After protests and resignations over leaked audio, what’s next for the Los Angeles City Council?
One week after an audio leaked, Los Angeles is still reeling from racial tensions laid bare and the uncertainty of its future political leadership.
After racist leaked recording, Los Angeles City Council president takes leave; Biden calls for resignations
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez announced she was taking a leave of absence after the leaked audio with racist remarks was released