Brasilian Presidential Candidate Eduardo Leite Comes Out as Gay
Eduardo Leite, the governor of the southern Brasilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, came out as gay last week.…
Governor of California’s Wife will go by First Partner Not First Lady
In a clear message for gender equality, the governor of California’s wife will go by first partner, and not the…
Newly Elected Governor Already Making Kansas More LGBT-Friendly
Kansas’s newly elected governor, Laura Kelly, has already announced that she will take steps to protect the LGBT community. The…
New York Governor Investigating Gay Couple Being Denied Marriage License
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is investigating, along with New York State’s Division of Human Rights, an incident in upstate New York…
Illinois Governor Weds Gay Couple to the Ire of State Republicans
While Illinois Governor Rauner is getting cheers from LGBT groups, he’s also feeling the wrath of those in the Republican…
Cynthia Nixon Confirms Gubernatorial Run in New York State
Cynthia Nixon has confirmed that she will in fact run for governor of New York. The openly lesbian Sex and the…
Country’s First Latina Queer Sheriff Poised to Resign to Run for Governor of Texas
Lupe Valdez made headlines when she became the country’s first and only queer Latina sheriff. Now, the popular law enforcer…
Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Governor’s Order to Protect LGBT State Workers
A ruling by Judge Todd Hernandez of the 19th Judicial District Court struck down Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order protecting…
It Doesn’t Pay to be Anti-Gay, Just Ask Former-Governor McCrory
The results of major post-election polls conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research showing that the majority of the electorate—including voters…
Federal Judge Blocks UNC from Enforcing Discriminatory ‘Bathroon Bill’ HR2
A federal judge suspended enforcement of one of the discriminatory provisions of North Carolina’s HB2 law until plaintiffs have an opportunity to…
Stephen King Calls Maine Governor Bigoted, Homophobic, and Racist
Novelist Stephen King is taking Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) to task after the governor used a homophobic slur to intimidate…
It’s Now Legal in Mississippi to Discriminate Against Unmarried Couples that Have Sex
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed H.B. 1523 (“The Religious Liberty Accommodations Act), into law, despite national corporations and businesses speaking out…
Kansas Governor Issues Disgustingly Anti-Gay Executive Order to Legalize Discrimination
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s executive order encouraging blatant discrimination against LGBT Kansans in the name of religion. Governor Brownback, known for his…
That Anti-Gay, Bigoted Law May Cost Indiana Governor His Job
A new poll revealed Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s deeply damaged political reputation continues to decline over two months after signing into…
Oregon: Nation’s First Openly Bisexual Governor Sworn In
The nation’s first openly bisexual governor has officially been sworn in. Liberal Democrat Kate Brown has replaced the now-disgraced governor…
Kansas’ Governor Rescinds 2007 Executive Order Extending Non-Discrimination Protections to State Employees
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has rescinded an executive order signed by former Governor Kathleen Sebelius in 2007 that extended non-discrimination…
Federal Judge Denies Idaho Governor’s Appeal. Gay Marriage Ban is Ruled Unconstitutional
In a response to a lawsuit from four gay Idaho couples, a Federal District Magistrate Judge from the state, Candy…
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway Stands Against ‘Discrimination’
Following a Kentucky court’s decision that the state will recognize gay marriages from other states and countries, the state’s government…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Vetoes Transgender Rights Bill
As New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faces a federal probe over his involvement with “Bridgegate,” the governor quietly vetoed a…
Maine Congressman and Gubernatorial Candidate Announces He is Gay
Maine Congressman Mike Michaud who is challenging Maine’s Governor Paul LePage announced that he is gay. Despite running in over…
Chris Christie Drops Appeal as Gay Marriages Take Place Across New Jersey
It’s been a rocky road for gay and lesbian marriage in New Jersey with Republican Governor Chris Christie first vetoing…
Chris Christie Says if One of His Children Were Gay He’d Love Him or Her, but…
Republican Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey, who famously vetoed marriage-equality legislation in his state, was questioned once again…