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.

Spotlight candidate Malcolm Kenyatta is ready to make history as the first out LGBTQ+ statewide official in Pennsylvania history. And The Inquirer and The Triangle agree – they’ve both endorsed his campaign! Learn more about Malcolm’s campaign here.

Andre Carroll, our candidate for Pennsylvania House District 201, announced a big endorsement: Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau is endorsing his campaign! Rue made history as the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the Philly City Council in 2023.

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. Both Vox and Erin in the Morning have excellent breakdowns detailing the immediate impact on Idaho’s trans kids and families (it’s devastating) – and the implications for trans rights nationwide.

Our candidate Nikson Mathews – who will be the first out trans person elected in Idaho – posted resources and rallied his community. He also called for more LGBTQ+ representation in the state house – we couldn’t agree more! Nikson previously testified against the state’s recent slate of anti-trans bills.

QUICK HITS: The News in a Moment

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin dropped her third TV ad detailing her mother’s struggle with addiction. Watch the full ad here.

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.

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.

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. Read the full interview here!