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US Senate races: Where LGBT support matters
Control of the U.S. Senate is, in many ways, more important to the future of the LGBT movement than the White House. So, it is no surprise that LGBT groups are focusing in on key Senate contests. Here's a look
U.S. House: Races of top interest to LGBT voters
LGBT candidates and issues are playing a role in many of the close contests between Democrats and Republicans vying for U.S. House seats next month.
Legal groups take on Texas-led lawsuit
Five LGBT legal groups say more than a dozen states are attempting to avoid court rulings that say federal law prohibiting sex discrimination protects transgender students and employees.
Michaud gets major boost from Obama and a surprise move by an opponent
Media attention on Maine's gubernatorial race was split Thursday between President Obama's rally for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s bid to become the first openly gay person elected governor of any state and the shake-out over pro-gay third party opponent Eliot
Speed Read: Big LGBT primary day
Ten openly LGBT candidates have primary races today --most in Maryland, including lesbian House Delegate Heather Mizeur who's running for governor. National Security Advisor Susan Rice will speak to an LGBT forum at the White House today. And U.S. Senator
Speed Read: NOM at Supreme Court
The National Organization for Marriage is seeking U.S. Supreme Court intervention in its effort to defend Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage. The Houston City Council passed Mayor Annise Parker's proposed non-discrimination bill. Senator Orrin Hatch says anybody who doesn't think
Speed Read: Michaud leads by 7
Openly gay U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is ahead in the polls for the gubernatorial race in Maine. Same-sex marriage as a civil right is a hot topic at this week's 50th anniversary summit on the Civil Rights Act. And President
