Tag Archives: Kyrsten Sinema

Trump mob attacks Capitol; LGBTs reps call for his removal

After a mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol today, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden as the next president, many openly LGBT members of Congress said they believe Trump must be removed from the White House.

Baldwin votes no, Sinema yes, on AG Barr confirmation

The U.S. Senate's two openly LGBT members voted differently on the confirmation of William Barr to become the next U.S. Attorney General. LGBT groups opposed the confirmation.

2018: Difficult losses, historic wins, constant chaos

2018 was a tough year for many, especially for the LGBT community, which lost a critical voice in the Supreme Court and had to fend off numerous attacks.

Sinema wins, Cicilline and Maloney seek leadership roles

Bisexual U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema was declared the winner of the U.S. Senate seat from Arizona Monday night. She'll be part of the largest contingent of LGBT members of Congress in history.

Still some cliffhangers, but much to celebrate at mid-terms

Results are still not settled for bisexual U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema or lesbian Michigan attorney general candidate Dana Nessel and a few others, but there were many solid victories for LGBT candidates Tuesday night.

LGBT races to watch during tonight’s mid-term election

There's a lot of suspense for the LGBT community around Tuesday's mid-term elections, including races for the U.S. Senate and House, four governor seats, and a first-ever statewide ballot measure on transgender protections.

Sinema advances in Arizona, Baer in Florida

U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema advanced as expected in Tuesday's primary in the U.S. Senate race for Arizona. Another openly LGBT winner Tuesday night: attorney Lauren Baer in Florida, running for a U.S. House seat.

Four critical Senate races, few LGBT PACs

For Democrats, the hardest part of capturing the Senate majority will be hanging onto to four seats they already hold.

Historic field of LGBT candidates for US Senate

The only LGBT member of the U.S. Senate is taking a pummeling from right-wing opponents who want to thwart her bid for a second-term, but the LGBT Democrat in the red state of Arizona is sailing over her opponents, and

LGBT candidates: still some gay-baiting

A few openly LGBT candidates for public office have suffered some of the old gay-baiting and scare tactics of the past, but most of the record number of LGBT candidates this year seem to be finding acceptance --or rejection-- to