American Family Spokeshater (and "Hall of Shame" inductee) Bryan Fischer has a theory on why the GOP cruised to victory in Tuesday's … [Read more...] about Bryan Fischer: GOP Won the Midterms Because God Answered Anti-gay Prayers – VIDEO
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Donors to Clay Aiken’s Campaign Feel ‘Duped’ By Surprise Docu-Series: VIDEO
An Esquire documentary on Clay Aiken's bid for a North Carolina congressional seat, announced shortly after Aiken conceded the race to … [Read more...] about Donors to Clay Aiken’s Campaign Feel ‘Duped’ By Surprise Docu-Series: VIDEO
Canadian Mayoral Race Marred By Homophobic Campaign Tactics
The local politics of Burnaby, B.C.’s mayoral race have taken a turn for the homophobic in light of rumors that the Barnaby First Coalition is … [Read more...] about Canadian Mayoral Race Marred By Homophobic Campaign Tactics
Out Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan Loses Oakland Mayoral Race
Oakland Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan has lost her bid to become the city's mayor, The San Francisco Chronicle reports: Oakland native and … [Read more...] about Out Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan Loses Oakland Mayoral Race
Nevada GOP Candidate Lauren Scott Fails in Her Bid to Become First Transgender State Lawmaker in U.S.
Lauren Scott, a transgender woman and veteran of the Persian Gulf War, has failed in her efforts to become Nevada's (and the nation's) first … [Read more...] about Nevada GOP Candidate Lauren Scott Fails in Her Bid to Become First Transgender State Lawmaker in U.S.
Jon Stewart Takes a Look at the ‘Tectonic Skullf**k’ Midterm Elections: VIDEO
Jon Stewart puts his comedic spin on the GOP's landslide victories in Tuesday's elections. Dick doodle gifs included. Watch, AFTER THE … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Takes a Look at the ‘Tectonic Skullf**k’ Midterm Elections: VIDEO
Anti-gay Former Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt Wins Race for Colorado House Seat
Former Navy chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt will be taking his special brand of anti-gay nuttery to the Colorado State Capitol starting next year - … [Read more...] about Anti-gay Former Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt Wins Race for Colorado House Seat
Three Lessons from the Midterm Election Results for LGBT Equality?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN Although likely disheartening for many Towleroad readers, the 2014 election results may offer both tests and even some … [Read more...] about Three Lessons from the Midterm Election Results for LGBT Equality?
Governor Butch Otter Wins Re-Election In Idaho, Vows Not To Back Down From Gay Marriage Fight: VIDEO
Republican incumbent Butch Otter has been re-elected to Idaho's top office. Otter has been an outspoken opponent of marriage equality despite a … [Read more...] about Governor Butch Otter Wins Re-Election In Idaho, Vows Not To Back Down From Gay Marriage Fight: VIDEO
Rick Scott Defeats Charlie Crist in Florida Gubernatorial Race
Former Republican Governor Charlie Crist, who was seeking Florida's top office again, this time as a Democrat, lost to incumbent Republican Rick … [Read more...] about Rick Scott Defeats Charlie Crist in Florida Gubernatorial Race