'These 10 Black LGBTQ candidates could make history in this year's midterms' & other Thur midday news briefs

These 10 Black LGBTQ candidates could make history in this year’s midterms - Hello! The thought of more LGBTQ of color elected officials makes me tingle all over. 

House passes bill seeking to further protect LGBTQ rights around the world - Now it has to get past the Senate (oh lawd!)

Video - Florida returns to the dark days of Anita Bryant with 'Don't Say Gay' bill - Repeating my post from last night. I got the vaseline, headscarfs, and tennis shoes for those of us who want to fight vigorously against this mess. Cause Florida will not be the only state pushing bills like this. 

 Recap of Anti-Transgender Legislation In Progress - My point!

Religious Right’s anger shows hollowness of recent political victories - So true. But the religious right is so deluded, they are going full speed ahead anyway.