Oklahoma replaces anti-LGBTQ state senator with married lesbian

A Trump-voting district just turned blue.

On Nov 15, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Massachusetts senate passes transgender rights bill

Will #TransBillMA pass and help turn the tide against discrimination?

On May 12, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

IRL

North Carolina senator ‘passed laws’ by himself during a snow storm

He's not going to let something like snow stop him from serving his district.

On Feb 18, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Tech

Police drone surveillance ban moves forward in California

‟We need to be vigilant to ensure our Constitutional rights are protected.”

On Aug 28, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

Meet the state senator trying to put a stop to prostitution on Tinder

It's no secret that sex workers use dating sites and apps to advertise. But this state senator isn't happy about that.

On Jul 12, 2014 by EJ Dickson

IRL

New York is the latest state to take on revenge porn

State lawmakers will pursue a bill more comprehensive than California's.

On Oct 4, 2013 by Miles Klee

Crime Internet Culture

World of Warcraft-playing politician retaliates against critics

“Instead of talking about what they’re doing for Maine people, they’re making fun of me for playing video games,” said Maine state senate candidate Colleen Lachowicz.

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Tech