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Metro Weekly in an interview that he had been reticent about approaching his grandmother, who lives in Arkansas, about her political affiliation. But after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and watching a Facebook Live video from U.S.

plenty to ask of the candidates.“In the past 3 years we have seen countless policies that harm or attempt to erase LGBTQ people take an immeasurable toll on our community,” added Renna. “Asking all the candidates where they stand on a variety of LGBTQ issues and holding the current administration accountable for their actions is essential.”Moderator Susan Page did ask about the Supreme Court, and Vice President Mike Pence attempted to corner Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen.

Related: Robert White, Jordan Grossman earn perfect ratings on GLAA’s election questionnaireA dozen remaining candidates, including Marcus Goodwin, Franklin Garcia, Calvin Gurley, Michelangelo Scruggs, Keith Silver, Jeanne Lewis, Eric Rogers, Chander Jayaraman, and A’Shia Howard, did not return questionnaires to GLAA, receiving ratings of zero.

come out “to clarify” that he is not gay or bisexual.On Tuesday the 36-year old Trump Organization vice president appeared to tell Fox News he is a member of the LGBT community, in a clumsy attempt to capitalize on an opportunity to help his father win votes.“The LGBT community they are incredible and you should see how they’ve come out in full force for my father every single day.

I’m honored to be endorsed by the LGBTQ @VictoryFund! As your representative on the @DCSBOE, I will advocate for ALL students.”I'm honored to be endorsed by the LGBTQ @VictoryFund!

Growing up in Puerto Rico, my grandfather was adamant about voting and being civically involved. He believed that since we were afforded this human right, it was our duty to act upon it—a necessity to invest in our future.

For the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Veep and Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus took the helm as host. She was the last in a list of high-profile celebrities emceeing the convention's four-night event—following Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Kerry Washington—but Louis-Dreyfus took a more humorous and combative approach with a breadth of one-liners, zingers, and jabs at President Donald Trump.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is the father of four children. He shared his three eldest–Hunter, Beau, and Naomi–with his late wife, Neila Hunter.

Miami Herald about Jones, a survivor of COVID-19, being unable to donate his antibody-rich plasma to assist others suffering from the disease.

Kerry Washington took the virtual stage as host for the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Washington spoke about the importance of working towards a better America during her opening remarks.

Tracee Ellis Ross, star of Black-ish and Girlfriends, hosts night two of the Democratic National Convention. In her opening remarks, the actress said tonight's program is "all about leadership" and mused on the historic nature of Kamala Harris's nomination for vice president.

For ELLE's 2020 September issue, cover star Cardi B interviewed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on the issues that matter most to voters today. The two discussed free college education, child care, racial justice, and more.The November presidential election is only a few months away.

Rapper Kanye West delivered a lengthy monologue touching on various topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate.

polls taken in advance of the 2016 election, earning the support of about 1 in 5 LGBTQ voters.

an 8000 word policy plan on LGBTQ equality. He also issued a statement marking LGBTQ Pride Month on June 1.

Robert White (left) and Jordan Grossman – Photos: Facebook.

Sen. Bernie Sanders acknowledged on Wednesday that he is trailing former Vice President Joe Biden, but said he will stay in the race and will debate Biden on Sunday.

After years producing investigative documentaries that hold the likes of ISIS and East African death squads to account, Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff now finds himself in the media glare, pursued by fellow documentarians and acutely aware of optics.  

Former Vice President Joe Biden was considered an also-ran only a few days ago. But he mounted a remarkable comeback on Tuesday, winning primaries in nine states across the country, including the key battleground state of Texas.

Never mind the so-called “Bernie bro” phenomenon: Bernie Bands are one factor that distinguishes Bernie Sanders from the competition, with the other Democratic candidates getting not even a fraction of the support the 78-year-old senator from Vermont has picked up from name musicians.

My priority for this election is not advocating for a lone candidate.

Like the first vertebrates to crawl from the ocean and onto dry land 500 million years ago, Donald Trump emerged from the primordial ooze of reality TV to be elected president of the United States in 2016. And like an invasive species, the star of “The Apprentice” has wreaked havoc on his new ecosystem — declaring war on immigrant communities, doubling down on climate-change denial and weaponizing the federal government against his political enemies.

Parkland shooting survivor Emma González, who co-founded March for Our Lives and is an activist for gun violence prevention, wants entertainment industry influencers to fight harder for important causes in the 2020 election. Here are excerpts of an email exchange with González, who is attending New College of Florida.

Yes, Mr. Trump, let’s make America great again. But first, get one thing straight: America was great — before you were elected.

Rachel Maddow’s devotees are ferocious, insatiable. Her fans are loath to miss a single nightly newscast hosted by the erudite MSNBC star.

“Welcome to the House,” Nancy Pelosi says to a group of surprised tourists in the majestic National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol Building as she breezes past them on her way to her office on a rainy Monday morning in mid-February.

Antonio Sabato Jr. was one of the few actors who publicly supported Donald Trump in the 2016 election. His candidate won, but his career in Hollywood ended.

Former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg is ending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president. The 38-year old made history as the first openly-gay major presidential candidate. He won the Iowa Caucuses but was unable to build a broad coalition.

Pete Buttigieg – Photo: ABC News.

Pete Buttigieg (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The GOP mass exodus is continuing. U.S. Rep. George Holding (R-NC) is among the latest Republican members of Congress to announce they will retire rather than seek re-election. For the 116th Congress, there are now 25 Republicans who have either quit or announced they will not seek re-election in 2020.

The GOP mass exodus continues. U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina, will not run for re-election and may not even finish his term in Congress. Meadows is a powerful Republican who is a co-founder and former Chairman of the far right House Freedom Caucus. He is one of President Donald Trump’s top supporters in Congress.

Lost in all of the attention being paid to the impeachment of Donald Trump has been the packing the courts with conservative justices by the president with the full support of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

In Waterloo, Iowa on Sunday a young woman asked Senator Elizabeth Warren a question for which the Democratic candidate didn’t have a plan. It wasn’t about student loans, the economy, education, climate change or health care. But it’s getting a great deal of attention now that videos of their interaction are spreading quickly (see video below).