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Calif. governor’s race spotlights Becerra’s LGBTQ advocacy

Former HHS secretary to face Republican Steve Hilton The post Calif. governor’s race spotlights Becerra’s LGBTQ advocacy appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politi...

In Trump’s divided America, Michael Weinstein’s AHF responds

PART 1 | Group helps Venezuela, president on Democratic Socialists, Fla. march The post In Trump’s divided America, Michael Weinstein’s AHF responds appeared first on Wash...

Political drama in Angie Craig’s Minn. Senate race heats up

Lesbian lawmaker running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith The post Political drama in Angie Craig’s Minn. Senate race heats up appeared first on Washington Blad...

Activist Alert

“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.” — Barack Obama • … Continue reading →

[PHOTOS] Los Angeles Pride 2026 was bigger, bolder (and with skimpier outfits) than ever

LA Pride Parade 2026 with Mayor Karen Bass and others including ABC 7 anchors John Gregory and Rachel Brown

Equality California on Trump Justice Department Targeting California School Districts

SAN FRANCISCO - June 9, 2026 - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony...

Insider NJ’s 2026 OUT 100: LGBT Power List

Photo Credit: Danny Greene Welcome to Insider NJ’s 8th Annual OUT 100 LGBT Power List, a tribute to politically influential LGBT voices in New Jersey Politics. The day after Trump...

To Live and Die on Camera in Karen Bass's LA

AIDS Healthcare Foundation announces 3 million people globally in its care

Los Angeles-based group lauded 'historic milestone' The post AIDS Healthcare Foundation announces 3 million people globally in its care appeared first on Washington Bl...

N.Y. governor’s race presents stark contrast on LGBTQ rights

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to face Republican Bruce Blakeman The post N.Y. governor’s race presents stark contrast on LGBTQ rights appeared first on Washington...

Christa Tichy hopes to preserve LGBTQ representation in Md. House of Delegates

Queer Democrat running to succeed retiring state Del. Bonnie Cullison The post Christa Tichy hopes to preserve LGBTQ representation in Md. House of Delegates appeared fir...

State of play: Accessing gender-affirming care in Orlando

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Results from key Tuesday primary races

State officials in California had not called the governor’s race as of Wednesday morning but Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra appear likely to advance to the gen...

ACT UP remembers science-minded HIV/AIDS activist Iris Long

HIV/AIDS activists gathered at the NYC AIDS Memorial on June 13 to remember Iris Long, a chemist who joined ACT UP in 1987 and played a key role in providing much-needed scientific...

EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy

Blade spoke with House speaker emerita before her 2027 retirement The post EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy appeared first on Washington B...

Gay Calif. lawmaker confronted during San Francisco Trans Pride over Gaza stance

State Sen. Scott Wiener running for Nancy Pelosi's seat The post Gay Calif. lawmaker confronted during San Francisco Trans Pride over Gaza stance appeared first on Washin...

Peppermint made her mark on ‘Drag Race.’ Now, her advocacy is front and center

LGBTQ activist is this year’s NYC Pride grand marshal The post Peppermint made her mark on ‘Drag Race.’ Now, her advocacy is front and center appeared first on Washin...

Arellano: In Orange County, a progressive Latina pol beats back well-funded haters — again

Expect the race between Jessie Lopez and David Penaloza in California's 68th Assembly District to become a referendum on whether the leftward trend of Latino voters in Orange Count...

Finding a Place

More and more LGBTQIA+ people are fleeing red states, says Sasha Violet, outreach director and board secretary of Eugene-based Cascades Community Placement Services (CCPS), a … Con...

Two Gay Congressional Candidates Advance to General Election

Scott Wiener and Marni von Wilpert secured spots on the November ballot, while other LGBTQ candidates saw mixed results in California's primary. The post Two Gay Congressional Cand...

IDAHOBiT a reminder we all must stand up against transphobia

Trans rights remain under attack in U.S., around the world The post IDAHOBiT a reminder we all must stand up against transphobia appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ...

Dana Kennedy: A caregiver advocating for Arizona’s aging population

For Dana Kennedy, the state director at the Arizona branch of the American Association of Retired Persons, aging is not only a political issue, but a personal one. A social […] The...

CAMP Rehoboth’s new director shares plans for busy summer

Dr. Robin Brennan on joyful approach to leadership role The post CAMP Rehoboth’s new director shares plans for busy summer appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics,...

Gay San Diego mayor elected US Conference of Mayors president

Todd Gloria spoke with the Blade earlier this month in D.C. The post Gay San Diego mayor elected US Conference of Mayors president appeared first on Washington Blade: LGB...