Colorado Makes Political Waves
"While Colorado Rep. Jared Polis is making national headlines as the first openly gay man elected governor, other Colorado candidates are making history, too." "An unprecedented number of LGBTQ candidates ran in this election and Colorado is leading the way in what is being called a nationwide rainbow wave." "Six LGBTQ candidates ran for seats in the state house, and right now two have been declared winners, two are leading as ballots continue to be counted, one is waiting fo
The Stream Discusses the LGBTQ Glass Ceiling
This year, over 400 LGBTQ candidates are running for office in the United States. Hundreds more are running around the world—and are being elected. Al Jazeera’s program, The Stream hosted by Femi Oke and Malika Bilal, recently covered how LGBTQ politicians are breaking the glass ceiling around the globe. They interviewed officials like Victory-endorsed official Rep. Leslie Herod, Venezuelan National Assembly Member Tamara Adrian, and Victory Fund President and CEO, former Hou
