2018 election

2018 election

election

politics + activism

A Record Number of Women and LGBTQ Candidates Win Midterm Races as Democrats Take Back the House

Women and LGBTQ people made history Tuesday and Donald Trump will finally face some checks and oversight in Congress.

Heather Hogan —

Nov 7, 2018

2018 election

midterm elections 2018

politics + activism

Midterm Election Day 2018: Here’s Your Voting Open Thread!

It’s the day to make your vote count! Spend all day with us and let us know how voting went, what ballot issues and candidates are on your mind, and…

Rachel —

Nov 6, 2018

2018 election

midterm elections 2018

politics + activism

Stacey Abrams Has Always Shown Up for LGBTQ People, It’s Time to Show Up for Her

Imagine a 2020 campaign where people of color, LGBT people, young people, single women — voters who have been taken for granted for YEARS — get to be the power brokers.

Natalie —

Nov 5, 2018

2018 election

latina

politics + activism

Lupe Valdez Is a Gay Latina Running for Texas Governor; That’s Something at Least

The 71-year-old has prided herself on being a hard worker coming from a humble background and being a champion for the people. But her lackluster campaign and her not-so perfect…

Yvonne —

Nov 2, 2018

2018 election

midterm elections 2018

geekery

If Democrats Win Back the House Silicon Valley Will Finally Face Some Regulation

Why does it need to happen? Well, Facebook and Twitter combined with Russian attempts to influence elections are the reason the United States is currently beset by 45, for example,…

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 1, 2018

2018 election

election

politics + activism

The 10 LGBT Congressional Candidates Most Likely to Help Democrats Take Back the House of Representatives

Which LGBTQ candidates have the best shot at making history in 2018 and, in doing so, help return Nancy Pelosi to the Speakership (however temporarily)?

Natalie —

Oct 25, 2018

2018 election

election

politics + activism

2018 Midterm Voting Guide: LGBTQ Candidates, Ballot Measures and More

It’s a scary time to be a minority in this country, but the 2018 Midterms offer a little bit of light in the darkness. According to the Victory Fund, this is…

the team —

Oct 24, 2018

2018 election

Lists/Top 10s

book lists

10 Books on Voting, Elections and Government to Get You Ready for the Midterms

Informed citizens unite!

Carrie —

Oct 19, 2018

2018 election

cynthia nixon

politics + activism

We Would Like to Endorse Cynthia Nixon, a Very Qualified Queer

We like Cynthia Nixon for the job of New York governor and we think you will too.

A.E. Osworth —

Sep 11, 2018

2018 election

cynthia nixon

politics + activism

Cynthia Nixon vs. Andrew Cuomo: She Thinks She Can Win, He’s Worried She’s Right

“The debate found Cuomo clumsily trying to paint Nixon as nothing more than a deranged actor only to be met, repeatedly, with the passionate rejoinders of a lifelong activist and New…

Heather Hogan —

Aug 30, 2018

2018 election

politics

politics + activism

We Won Some Things: 4 LGBTQ Women Made History in Their Primary Elections This Week

We’re coming for you, Trump.

Heather Hogan —

May 24, 2018

2018 election

cynthia nixon

politics + activism

Every Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer And/Or Trans Woman Running for US Office in 2018

There’s rainbow wave of LGBQ candidates running for office. All of them are dissatisfied with Trump’s status quo, have strong convictions, and to make the world a better place. Here…

Laura Mandanas —

May 7, 2018