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LGBTI Activist Zach Wahls Wins Iowa Senate Seat

Zach Wahls just won a senate seat in the US state of Iowa. The 27-year-old, who went viral in a video in 2011 defending his lesbian moms, took to Twitter last night (6 November) to announce his victory. He tweeted: ‘We won. Thank you, Iowa.’ Zach Wahls, who ran as a Democratic candidate, received 78% of the vote. He will be one of the youngest people to ever serve in the state senate. The young senator campaigned on issues like affordable health care, education, improved workers’ rights and gun control. ‘I hope tonight marks a fresh start for Iowa,’ he […]

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Malcolm Kenyatta Makes History as Black Gay Politician in Pennsylvania

Malcolm Kenyatta was among the many LGBTI candidates celebrating success in the US midterm elections yesterday. Kenyatta, 27, won the 181st District of Pennsylvania in the states house. He is the second openly gay Representative, joining fellow Democrat Brian Sims. Sims has been in office since 2012 and yesterday enjoyed re-election. Kenyatta, of North Philadelphia, is also the first black, gay man elected to statewide office in Pennsylvania. Following his success, he told News One, ‘As I said to my team and supporters last night, this was a victory for all those who believe we should raise wages, send our kids […]

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Jared Polis is the First Openly Gay Man Elected Governor in the US

Jared Polis is a history-maker in today’s midterm elections in the United States. He is officially the first openly gay man elected a state governor. Polis ran as the Democratic candidate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race. He was declared the victor with 52% of the votes after 57% of the precincts reporting. He ran opposing Republican candidate Walker Stapleton, who took 44.9% of the votes. Third-party candidates Scott Helker (Libertarian) and Bill Hammons (Unity Party of Colorado) took 2.4% and 0.9% of the votes, respectively. ‘Tonight, Colorado rejected the Trump-Pence administration’s politics of bigotry and fear by choosing bold pro-equality champion […]

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Gay Chicago Police Officer Under Investigation for Allegedly Beating a Gay Couple

Tom Stacha on a stretcher going into the ambulance | Photo: Video/Chicago Tribune 1 November 2018    20:32 GMT A police officer in Chicago is currently under investigation for allegedly beating a gay couple outside a club. Two friends of Sgt. Eric Elkins, as well as a friend of the victims, implicated Elkins in the attack on 29 September. According to reports, the friend of the victims identified Elkins ‘immediately and without hesitation’ from a lineup of photos of suspects. So far, Elkins faces no official charges. On Wednesday (31 October), however, Anthony Guglielmi, a Chicago police spokesman, described Elkins as a ‘person of […]

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2018 ELECTION RESULTS: Which California Propositions Passed, Failed

On Election Day, California voters approved or denied 11 different propositions, which included regulations on dialysis centers, repealing the 2017 gas tax and wider local authority on rent control. >>> California and Bay Area election results here >>> National election results here See how the propositions fared below: Full coverage on the 2018 election at abc7news.com/election. PROP 1: PENDING Authorizes bonds to fund specified housing assistance programs. Get full details on this proposition here. PROP 2: YES Authorizes bonds to fund existing housing program for individuals with mental illness. Get full details on this proposition here. PROP 3: PENDING Authorizes […]

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Orlando Approves $10million Funding Towards Pulse Museum and Memorial

Commissioners in Orange County, Florida, have approved $10million (€8.8million) in funding towards a Pulse Museum and memorial. The project will commemorate the lives lost at LGBTI nightclub, Pulse, in June 2016. The approved funding will come through hotel tax revenue. Orange County commissioners unanimously agreed the payments Tuesday. They will be spread over three years. Barbara Poma, the owner of the Pulse nightclub and founder of onePULSE Foundation, welcomed the news. She said afterwards the museum and memorial will be historic landmarks, and hence deserving of funding from the tourism tax. ‘We are not the first tragedy in our country. […]

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Rocking the Queer Vote: A Complete Guide on California Propositions

Sorting through the 11 state ballot initiatives. Election day is approaching and while it is easy to get distracted by who and what will be on the ballot at the federal level, not to be overlooked are the state and local ballot initiatives. In California, voters will get to weigh in on 11 propositions, many of which stand to impact voters in West Los Angeles. From Prop. 10, which would allow Los Angeles lawmakers to enact stricter rent control laws to Prop. 6, which could lead to lower gas prices in the state, understanding the impact each of the propositions […]

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These Are the Most Anti-LGBTI Posters Sent Out Ahead of Midterm Elections

Midterm elections are taking place today (6 November) in the US and many are thrilled with the several LGBTI candidates running for office. However, not everyone is happy with this ‘rainbow wave’ that could change the political scenario. Some of these crucial candidates’ opponents and their supporters have whipped up prejudice against them with anti-LGBTI flyers. A Republican on his gay opponent ‘and the man he calls his “husband”‘ The mailer targeting Smith Jr. (right) and his husband (center). As the Pittsburgh Current reported in early November, Republican Daryl Metcalfe currently serving Butler County, Pennsylvania, highlighted in a series of flyers […]

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For Underrepresented LGBTQ+ Community, Our Votes = Our Voices During Midterm Elections

The House and Senate are red. The Trump Administration is directly targeting the LGBTQ+ community on a weekly basis. Your. Vote. Matters.  With midterms just around the corner, it is not only important to vote, but be an informed voter as well. Democrats across the nation have seen a swell of LGBTQ+ candidates running for various positions. “I think candidates are running because they see it’s possible,” Victory Fund President Annise Parker said. “They see the need for more LGBTQ candidates to get involved in the process. But they now see clear evidence that we can win at the very […]

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Marin’s Spahr Center Is Moving

The Spahr Center is moving to 150 Nellen Avenue in Corte Madera. We’ll still be in our current office until the end of November. But we’re moving to our new home on November 30th. We’ll be open for business at noon on December 3rd in Corte Madera at 150 Nellen Avenue. Transportation information: First; we’re excited that there’s plenty of parking available! The best place to park is next to Big 5. And there are bus stops at the 101-S Lucky Drive exit and across the highway on 101-N next to the pedestrian bridge. Just walk across the across the bridge […]

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