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Politics

LGBTQ+ Rights News Politics 

Utah Governor signs historic bill protecting youth from conversion therapy

March 24, 2023March 23, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 2 min read

Utah has made history now that Governor Spencer Cox signed into law a bill prohibiting therapists from subjecting youth to

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Community Drag News Politics 

Drag Isn’t Dangerous campaign fights back for LGBTQ+ community under attack

March 23, 2023March 21, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 5 min read

A coalition of LGBTQ media groups and companies is teaming up to fight back against harmful political and media narratives

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Local Politics 

Jane Castor, out lesbian mayor of Tampa re-elected

March 14, 2023March 9, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 1 min read

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has cruised to a second term, securing another four years in leading Tampa towards greater prominence.

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Community Politics 

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund undergoes timely and joyful rebrand

March 10, 2023March 7, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 1 min read

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, which works to achieve true equality by raising the number of LGBTQ+ elected officials, has rebranded with

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News Politics 

Remembering trailblazing transgender politician, Georgina Beyer

March 9, 2023March 13, 2023 Merryn Johns 5 min read

Tributes are pouring in online for Georgina Beyer, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 65. The

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Entertainment Movies Women's Rights 

Best Oscar nominated films to binge for International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 3 min read

The Academy Awards are on this weekend! Be sure to binge on the very best women-centric and queer female-themed films.

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Community Women's Rights 

Happy International Women’s Day!

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Merryn Johns 3 min read

International Women’s Day (IWD) is today and every year on March. 8. In honor of the day I wanted to

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Politics 

Fabian Nelson could be first LGBTQ person elected to Mississippi State Legislature

February 28, 2023February 25, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 1 min read

Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office, has endorsed Fabian Nelson for the

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Health & Happiness LGBTQ+ Rights Women's Rights 

Vermont votes to protect transgender and reproductive healthcare

February 13, 2023February 10, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 2 min read

Vermont House acts to protect access to abortion and transgender healthcare. The Vermont House of Representatives has voted for final

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News Politics 

LGBTQ+ historic meeting in Brazil sparks attack threat

January 25, 2023January 24, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 4 min read

Last weekend, training for LGBTQ elected in officials in Brazil was threatened by an individual pledging to attack every Black

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LGBTQ+ Rights Politics 

South Carolina activists target slew of anti-LGBTQ+ bills

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 3 min read

As South Carolina lawmakers convene for the 2023 legislative session, rights advocates prioritize the defeat of nearly a dozen anti-LGBTQ+

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Politics 

George Santos story raises questions about gay Republicans

January 3, 2023February 6, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 13 min read

George Santos made history in November when he became the first openly gay non-incumbent Republican candidate elected to Congress. Now

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LGBTQ+ Rights Politics 

Biden’s same-sex marriage law a reminder that ‘a right won is not a right secured’

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 6 min read

The Respect for Marriage Act ‘seems to be an evolution on same-sex marriage support. But I want to caution that

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News Politics 

Davante Lewis becomes first LGBTQ person elected to State Office in Louisiana history

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 1 min read

LGBTQ Victory Fund candidate Davante Lewis has won the election for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, District 3. With this victory, he is

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Politics 

Kris Mayes first LGBTQ person elected as Arizona Attorney General

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 1 min read

LGBTQ Victory Fund candidate Kris Mayes won the election for Arizona Attorney General. With this historic win, she is now the first

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Politics 

Los Angeles LGBT Center congratulates Karen Bass on historic Mayoral win

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 3 min read

Following the U.S. midterm election results, the resounding message for the LGBTQ+ movement is clear: Our fight is ongoing and

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LGBTQ+ Rights Politics 

Rainbow Wave: Record number of LGBTQ candidates win

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 1 min read

The so-called ‘Rainbow Wave’ is beating back the anticipated ‘Red Tsunami’ as a record number of LGBTQ candidates win their

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Politics 

Maura Healey shatters lavender ceiling in Massachusetts

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 2 min read

The U.S. has never elected an out lesbian governor and Massachusetts AG Maura Healey is one of the first lesbian

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Community Politics 

Tina Kotek makes LGBTQ history as one of the first two lesbian US governors

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 2 min read

Today LGBTQ Victory Fund candidate Tina Kotek won the Oregon gubernatorial race and became one of the first two out lesbian governors

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Politics 

What the rise of the right, and the UK’s new PM, mean for the LGBTQ movement

November 6, 2022December 5, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

Europe is moving right. A series of elections have pushed that populist trend—a trend that’s increasingly worrying for LGBTQ people

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This Month’s Front Cover

Latest Articles

  • Uganda passes bill criminalizing LGBTQ, imposes death penalty in some cases
  • Now showing: Queer witchy thriller, The Five Devils
  • Utah Governor signs historic bill protecting youth from conversion therapy
  • B.D. Wong directs Judy Gold in Yes, I Can Say That!
  • We’re loving Michelle Rodriguez in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
  • Pride and cherries both blossom during Japan’s Golden Week
  • Here are this year’s Lambda Literary nominees
  • Drag Isn’t Dangerous campaign fights back for LGBTQ+ community under attack
  • HRC data reveals half of transgender youth could face barriers to life-saving gender affirming care
  • The S.I.R. Festival creates a space for men who love men in San Diego

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