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LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About
Almost Primary Day in PA!
Next Tuesday, Pennsylvanians will head to the polls – and they’ll have LGBTQ+ candidates on their ballot! Learn more about the candidates we’ve endorsed in Pennsylvania here [[link removed]] .
Spotlight candidate Malcolm Kenyatta is ready to make history as the first out LGBTQ+ statewide official in Pennsylvania history. And The Inquirer [[link removed]] and The Triangle [[link removed]] agree [[link removed]] – they’ve both endorsed his campaign! Learn more about Malcolm’s campaign here [[link removed]] .
Andre Carroll , our candidate for Pennsylvania House District 201, announced a big endorsement: Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau is endorsing his campaign [[link removed]] ! Rue made history as the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the Philly City Council in 2023 [[link removed]] .
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SCOTUS Weighs in on Trans Rights
The Supreme Court issued a ruling last week on Idaho’s ban on gender-affirming care, largely reinstating the ban [[link removed]] . Both Vox [[link removed]] and Erin in the Morning [[link removed]] have excellent breakdowns [[link removed]] detailing the immediate impact on Idaho’s trans kids and families (it’s devastating) [[link removed]] – and the implications for trans rights nationwide [[link removed]] .
Our candidate Nikson Mathews – who will be the first out trans person elected in Idaho – posted resources and rallied his community [[link removed]] . He also called for more LGBTQ+ representation in the state house – we couldn’t agree more [[link removed]] ! Nikson previously testified against the state’s recent slate of anti-trans bills [[link removed]] .
QUICK HITS: The News in a Moment
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin dropped her third TV ad detailing her mother’s struggle with addiction [[link removed]] . Watch the full ad here [[link removed]] .
Victory Fund President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker joined Red Wine and Blue to talk about why electing LGBTQ+ candidates matter – and how we can all help them win! Listen to the full interview here [[link removed]] .
Spotlight candidate Molly Cook’s latest ad covers a deeply personal topic: her choice to have an abortion – and why she’s ready to fight back in the Texas state Senate. Listen to her story here [[link removed]] .
Spotlight candidate Lauren Ashley Simmons spoke to OutSmart Magazine about her pivot race for the Texas House – and how her opponent’s anti-LGBTQ vote got her to run [[link removed]] . Read the full interview here [[link removed]] !
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