Charlotte Clymer Joins LPAC Board
You may have heard of activist Charlotte Clymer from her two and a half year stint as press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Or maybe you’ve come across
The Political Rainbow Wave
Over the last few years, United States politics has experienced a "rainbow wave" as the number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials has grown immensely. In 2021, that number reached nearly…
Bi Folks Want to Talk About Kyrsten Sinema—They’re Not Happy
James Factora doesn’t remember being particularly impressed when Kyrsten Sinema was first elected, but they remember the exact moment they felt disappointed in her as the sole representation of bisexual
Milestone Victories for LGBTQ Candidates in State and Local Elections Across the Country
Results have been mixed across party lines but one theme is that various LGBTQ candidates nationwide achieved milestone victories. On the ballots last night, there were 131 LGBTQ candidates running…
Florida State Rep. Michele Rayner Could Be the First Black LGBTQ Woman in Congress
Earlier this summer, Florida State Rep. Michele Rayner announced that she is running for Florida’s 13th congressional district, a seat currently held by Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist, who is running
LGBTQ Women Are Making History in the Race for NYC Council
On June 22, New York City residents will have a chance to vote in a primary election for NYC Council. Currently, there are no LGBTQ women on the council. But
Mary L. Trump is Ready to Support Queer Women Running For Office
You might know Mary L. Trump from her best- selling book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man, a tell-all memoir about her
Georgia Representative Park Cannon Charged with Felony at State Capitol for Knocking on Governor’s Door
Park Cannon, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, was arrested yesterday in the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta simply for knocking on the governor’s door. Videos of the incident
Kierra Johnson Redefines the Movement for the National LGBTQ Task Force
Kierra Johnson credits Washington, D.C. as the place “where she grew into her queerness.” More than twenty years later, Johnson is giving back to the LGBTQ community as the Executive
The LGBTQ Community Under Trump and How Biden Can Do Better
It’s officially a new era in America, as Donald Trump’s presidency ended Wednesday, January 20 with the inauguration of Joe Biden as the nation’s 46th president. Among other issues, Biden