In two weeks, five states advance LGBT rights.

Gretchen Whitmer reacts with her daughters, Sydney (L) and Sherry, after declaring victory at her midterm election night party in Detroit, Michigan, on November 6, 2018. (Jeff Kowalsky / Reuters)

Just a three weeks into 2019, five states have expanded the rights of their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents.

“Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers all over the country, who were some of the most vocal opponents, lost their seats,” Kasey Suffredini, president…