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The Popular Vote in Diversity: Meet Some of 2018’s Legislative Heroes

The 2018 midterm elections yielded several diverse candidate selections that will most certainly put LGBTQ rights at the forefront in politics across the nation. The “blue wave” pummeled states across the South...

Google: Stacey Abrams Most-searched Politician of 2018

What's been a monumental year for politics across the country, has also been a game-changer in the state of Georgia. Although Democratic candidate, Stacey Abrams, didn't take home the victory in the governors' ...

Georgia Voice Names Stacey Abrams ‘Person of the Year’

If you’ve ever wondered what a political warrior in 2018 looks like, this is your woman. Stacey Abrams fought throughout her long campaign, despite the looming negativity that she just wasn’t what Georgia neede...

Georgia House Speaker Addresses “Concerns” over “Religious Liberty” Legislation

Republican House Speaker David Ralston talked to the AJC about his thoughts on anti-LGBTQ “religious freedom” legislation, of which Gov.-elect Brian Kemp has expressed support. “I’d have to think through a...

State Representative Renitta Shannon Will Boycott Brian Kemp’s Speech

Bisexual state Rep. Renitta Shannon plans to boycott Gov.-elect Brian Kemp’s first major speech, reported the AJC. Shannon accredited the then-Secretary of State’s handling of the midterm elections, as well ...

Kemp Expresses Support for Anti-LGBTQ Legislation + Appoints Transition Team

Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his policy plans as governor, again expressed his support of “religious freedom” legislation, and appointed a transition team containing an anti-LGBTQ activist as well as a g...

LGBTQ Institute’s Southern Survey Explored Discrimination Faced by LGBTQ Southerners

The LGBTQ Institute’s Southern Survey, created with Georgia State University, explored the experiences of LGBT Southerners, covering a multitude of topics. The individuals surveyed came from 14 different sou...

State Senator and LGBTQ Activists Arrested at Capitol Protest

Fifteen protesters were arrested on Tuesday during a demonstration that called for the tallying of the uncounted ballots from last week’s election, reported WSB-TV 2. Protestors filled the Capitol’s second f...

Abrams’ Campaign Files Lawsuit to Ensure Every Vote is Counted

This past Sunday (November 11), the Abrams for Governor campaign filed a lawsuit, searching for relief for eligible Georgia voters whose votes were rejected despite good faith efforts. The lawsuit seeks to e...

On Brian “Voter Suppression” Kemp

I understand this isn’t a scientific question, strictly speaking, but stay with me on this one, because it’s a conversation we need to have. Do we have evidence that Brian Kemp is not literally the Devil? I don...

Brian Kemp Refused to Respond to GLAAD LGBTQ Acceptance Survey

GLAAD released the results of their “Electing Acceptance” candidate survey which questions candidates on LGBTQ acceptance. The survey – the only national candidate survey dedicated to LGBTQ acceptance – aske...

A time of reckoning: Atlanta's LGBTQ community addresses racism problem

Trans Men’s Ovaries Function After One Year of Testosterone Treatments

Prominent US Activist Denied Entry to Cuba

Reported Hate Crimes Increase in Counties Where Trump Rallied in 2016

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Paramount Wants to Edit Elton John’s Gay Sex Scene in ‘Rocketman’

Call Me By Your Name Sequel to Hit Bookshelves in October

YouTuber Shane Dawson gets Engaged to Boyfriend Ryland Adams