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The 2020 elections could be a major year for LGBT women.

The 2020 election is shaping up to be a major year for LGBTQ women in politics. Many Super Tuesday races are still being called, but so far, queer and trans women scored an estimated 30 wins. These included Texas’ Gina Ortiz Jones…

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New rules for trans athletes coming after the Tokyo Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will wait until after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to deliver new guidelines on transgender athletes. The IOC is currently working on a consultation to develop a framework for transgender athletes that will…

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SXSW hosts first ever LGBT pride artist showcase #OUTLOUD.

Upcoming music festival SXSW is hosting Austin’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Artist showcase, #OUTLOUD. Pop heiress Betty Who (who has previously opened up about her relationships with men and women) is headlining the showcase alongside LGBTQ+ acts Madame Gandhi, COBRAH, Flavia, SWSH…

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10% of people voting on Super Tuesday identified as LGBT.

Exit polling from NBC News shows that LGBTQ people have made up a huge percentage of voters on Super Tuesday. Between 6% – 13% of voters self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender in 12 of the 14 states voting. A third of LGBTQ people…