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From her service on school boards and the state House to working for all Minnesotans as Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan has shown up for LGBTQ+ people time and time again.
That’s why we’re proud to endorse her for the U.S. Senate.
ALT Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate. HRC Endorsed.
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Michiganders deserve a champion who fights for everyone — that’s why we’re proud to endorse @AbdulElSayed, who has vowed to be a “lion for LGBTQ+ rights” in the U.S. Senate.
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Pro-equality champion William Lawrence is fighting to:
✅ Protect LGBTQ+ people
✅ Expand health care access
✅ Lower health care and housing costs
✅ Address climate change
✅ Expand affordable housing
That’s why we’re proud to endorse @WeWill2026
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BREAKING: HRC-endorsed Rep. Chris Pappas has won New Hampshire’s Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.
If elected in November, @ChrisPappasNH would become the first openly gay man to serve in the Senate.
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Congratulations to @SenMarkey ! Senator Markey has spent decades fighting for LGBTQ+ equality, including:
✅ Being a cosponsor of the Equality Act
✅ Having a 100% LIFETIME voting record on HRC’s Congressional Scorecard
✅ Being the lead sponsor of the Transgender Health Care Access Act
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We are heartbroken by the loss of Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and Cameron Davis Capara and our hearts are with their families, loved ones, and the entire Tucson LGBTQ+ community.
Once again, we are reminded that gun violence robs people of their lives, destroys families, and devastates communities.
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RECORD BREAKING: LGBTQ+ people make up 12% of the U.S. population.
Bisexual people now make up 7% of that population — the largest group.
LGBTQ+ people are showing up and showing OUT nationwide to shape the future of this country.
READ MORE: bit.ly/3UYn47j
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As right-wing politicians continue to attack the LGBTQ+ community, electing pro-equality governors has never been more crucial.
That’s why we’re endorsing more than 15 pro-equality gubernatorial candidates who are committed to building states where people are free to be themselves.
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We’re heartbroken over the loss of Tim Curry, who showed this world what authenticity in art means.
Among other iconic roles, he portrayed the unapologetic Dr. Frank-n-Furter in “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” rejecting labels and norms.
We’ll miss you, Tim. ♥️
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BREAKING: Everton Blair Jr. wins the special election runoff for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which means he will be the first Black openly gay member of Congress from the South.
Congratulations to Everton Blair Jr. and his team on a successful campaign.
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As a former educator, school board trustee, and small business owner, @Villegas_CA22 knows exactly what is at stake for working families.
Randy has spent his life serving California’s Central Valley.
He’s ready to take the fight for working people to Washington to defend equality, protect access to healthcare, and take on corporate interests.
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@DrAmishShah is ready to fight for:
✅ Equality for all
✅ Medicare and Medicaid
✅ Abortion rights
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Arizonans, you deserve a champion who will address the real issues — let’s send Dr. Amish Shah to Congress and help secure a pro-equality majority!
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NEW: According to HRC’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, a record-high 12% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+.
40 states, plus DC, have an LGBTQ+ population of more than 10%.
LGBTQ+ people are not a niche constituency — and no campaign, brand, or employer can afford to treat us like one.
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