Category: Politics
By Matt Hennie | Jun 21, 2017 | 10:16 AM
Karen Handel – who doubled-down on her anti-LGBT views in the closing days of her campaign – dispatched Jon Ossoff on Tuesday to win a metro Atlanta Congressional seat in the most expensive House race in U.S. history.
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 19, 2017 | 9:13 AM
Karen Handel started her campaign for Georgia's 6th Congressional District espousing a newfound 'compassion' for LGBT people. Turns out it's nothing more than a polite way to wrap up her years-old anti-LGBT views.
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 16, 2017 | 10:15 AM
A Georgia Congressman who blamed the shooting at a GOP event on the harsh tone of political debate has a history of using heated rhetoric to condemn LGBT people and cozies up to supporters who do the same.
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 14, 2017 | 11:34 AM
State Rep. Park Cannon – one of four LGBTQ lawmakers in Georgia – says she was berated and blocked from exiting a room by Atlanta police and WABE officials when she tried to introduce herself to Congressional candidate Karen Handel.
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By Sean Keenan | Jun 13, 2017 | 5:08 PM
Matt and Barry Levesque trust Jon Ossoff to fight for people like them in the political arena.
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 12, 2017 | 11:24 AM
Jon Ossoff, locked in a tight race for Georgia's 6th Congressional seat, pledged to stand 'publicly and forcefully' with LGBT people on Sunday as hundreds took part in the Atlanta Equality March.
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By Regina Willis | Jun 8, 2017 | 10:21 AM
Educator and non-profit leader Matt Westmoreland – also an elected member of the Atlanta Board of Education – has set his sights on winning a seat on the Atlanta City Council to continue building an 'equitable, inclusive and diverse city.'
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 7, 2017 | 11:58 AM
Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel – locked in a close special election for metro Atlanta's 6th Congressional District – disagreed on most issues during a debate on Tuesday. But they agreed on this: LGBT people shouldn't face discrimination.
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 7, 2017 | 10:02 AM
Gay veteran and small business owner Danny Ellyson announced his campaign for Congress, hoping to unseat an anti-LGBT lawmaker in central Georgia. And he's running as a "progressive Republican."
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By Matt Hennie | Jun 6, 2017 | 2:53 PM
Josh McNair – a neighborhood activist, Morehouse College graduate and gay man – jumped into the race to fill an open seat on the Fulton County Commission.
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By Matt Hennie | May 11, 2017 | 10:16 AM
A bill that expands Georgia's medical marijuana program to include people with AIDS and five other conditions was signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal.
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By Matt Hennie | May 9, 2017 | 3:35 PM
The race among Georgia Republicans for the state's two top elected positions is turning into a crowded collection of anti-LGBT candidates. Welcome to the party, David Shafer and Hunter Hill.
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By Regina Willis | May 2, 2017 | 11:50 AM
Cory Ruth pledged to be a strong advocate for LGBT issues and the fight against HIV despite a slate of anti-LGBT supporters backing his campaign for Atlanta City Council.
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By Matt Hennie | May 1, 2017 | 3:16 PM
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle – who has long championed discrimination against LGBT people – said he won't stand for discrimination against anyone as he launched his bid to become Georgia's next governor.
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By Regina Willis | May 1, 2017 | 12:33 PM
Tyai Green – a community activist and former leader of the organization that hosts Atlanta Black Gay Pride – is running for Atlanta City Council and campaigning to unseat a two-term incumbent.
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By Project Q Atlanta | Apr 28, 2017 | 11:50 AM
Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods – who last year blasted protections for transgender students – is again targeting LGBT students as he kicks off his re-election campaign.
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By Matt Hennie | Apr 26, 2017 | 10:53 AM
State Sen. William Ligon earned the scorn of lawmakers and progressives alike when his anti-LGBT antics killed a popular adoption bill in the Georgia legislature. Now, even Ligon's anti-gay political bedmates are criticizing him.
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By Matt Hennie | Apr 24, 2017 | 1:53 PM
Jon Ossoff received a hero's welcome on Saturday, generating buzz and getting mobbed by supporters as he and other candidates took part in the 30th Annual HRC Gala Dinner & Auction.
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By Matt Hennie | Apr 19, 2017 | 9:31 AM
Democrat Jon Ossoff came close to a stunning upset in a suburban Atlanta Congressional District but now faces Karen Handel in a runoff that pits two candidates who are quite different on LGBT issues.
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By Matt Hennie | Apr 7, 2017 | 2:22 PM
Rep. Earl Ehrhart – the Georgia lawmaker who has trolled sexual assault victims, ridiculed political opponents and mocked LGBT people – has complained to police that he's being harassed through email and social media.
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