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Biden, 'an ally of light,' accepts Dem presidential nomination as convention ends

Biden, 'an ally of light,' accepts Dem presidential nomination as convention ends

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. accepted his party's nomination for president of the United States at the final session of the virtual Democratic National Convention Thursday night.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

A federal district court in Idaho ruled against an effort to make it illegal for transgender people in the state to change the gender marker on their birth certificates.

Harris makes history; Obama delivers harsh critique of Trump

Harris makes history; Obama delivers harsh critique of Trump

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 19, 2020

California Senator Kamala Harris received and accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination during the third session of the virtual Democratic National Convention Wednesday night.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule on health care

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule on health care

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 19, 2020

U.S. District Court Judge Frederic Block issued a temporary injunction August 17, delaying the implementation of new rules written by the Trump administration that would eliminate protections for LGBT people in health care.

Biden officially nominated on second night of virtual DNC as wife, Jill, gives upbeat speech

Biden officially nominated on second night of virtual DNC as wife, Jill, gives upbeat speech

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 18, 2020

Joseph R. Biden Jr. was officially nominated as the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nominee during the second (virtual) session of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, which was followed by a speech delivered by his wife, Jill Biden.

Trump announces posthumous pardon of Susan B. Anthony

Trump announces posthumous pardon of Susan B. Anthony

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 18, 2020

In the midst of a controversy over President Donald Trump's attempts to interfere with the right of citizens to vote by mail, he made a surprise announcement Tuesday morning that he will sign a posthumous presidential pardon for Susan B. Anthony.

Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama wow at virtual Dem convention

Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama wow at virtual Dem convention

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 17, 2020

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a powerful speech at Monday's opening of the virtual Democratic National Convention, laying out the reasons why voters should reject another four years of President Donald Trump.

Delegates and others begin virtual Democratic convention

Delegates and others begin virtual Democratic convention

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 17, 2020

There will be a lot of history made at this week's Democratic National Convention. Some will be highly visible — like primetime closing night speeches by two high-profile LGBTQ leaders.

Political Notes: Among major West Coast cities, SF and LA lag on census response

Political Notes: Among major West Coast cities, SF and LA lag on census response

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 14, 2020

Among major West Coast cities, only Los Angeles has a worse response rate on the 2020 census than San Francisco.

Biden campaign holds 'Out for LGBTQ+ Women' meeting

Biden campaign holds 'Out for LGBTQ+ Women' meeting

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 14, 2020

Joe Biden's campaign held a wide-ranging virtual national conversation for LGBTQ+ women August 13, as participants praised his selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate and expressed hope for a future under a new administration.

Longtime lesbian activist Jean-Pierre named Harris' chief of staff

Longtime lesbian activist Jean-Pierre named Harris' chief of staff

  • by Sari Staver
  • Aug 12, 2020

Longtime organizer Karine Jean-Pierre has been named chief of staff for Democratic presumptive vice presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris (D-California).

Biden announces Harris as Democrats' VP nominee

Biden announces Harris as Democrats' VP nominee

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 11, 2020

California Senator Kamala Harris was selected by presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden Jr. Tuesday to be his running mate on the party's 2020 ticket.

Biden says he can beat HIV by 2025 — but activists are skeptical

Biden says he can beat HIV by 2025 — but activists are skeptical

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Aug 6, 2020

Joe Biden is seeking to one-up President Trump on the fight against HIV by pledging to end the epidemic by 2025 — an ambitious goal that would beat the current administration's goal by five years, although some HIV advocates are skeptical the presidential

Federal judge unlikely to stop HHS rule before it takes effect

Federal judge unlikely to stop HHS rule before it takes effect

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 3, 2020

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., indicated Monday he is not likely to grant an injunction to stop a Trump administration change in rules that will eliminate non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.