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18 11, 2022

Mormon Church voice Support for Respect for Marriage Act

By JRL Charts|2022-11-18T10:47:03-08:00November 18th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, lgbt politics, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, Religion LGBT, Respect for Marriage act, same-sex marriage|

SALT LAKE CITY — (11-18-22) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) announced on Tuesday its support for the Respect for Marriage Act, the federal legislation that will safeguard same-sex marriages. The Utah based faith that currently has nearly 17-million member, said in a statement that "Church doctrine would continue to consider [...]

16 11, 2022

12 GOP Senators Vote to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Bill

By JRL Charts|2022-11-16T15:17:52-08:00November 16th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: 12 Senate Republicans vote, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, lgbt politics, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, Respect for Marriage act, same-sex marriage bill|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (11-16-22) — Twelve Senate Republicans joined Democrats in voting 62-37 to advance the Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill, named officially as the 'Respect for Marriage Act' on Wednesday. The legislation received 62 votes, two more than the 60 votes needed to invoke cloture to begin or end debate on a bill. In July, [...]

12 11, 2022

Democrats Retain Control of U.S. Senate after Cortez Wins in Nevada

By JRL Charts|2022-11-12T19:38:52-08:00November 12th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Adam Laxalt, Cortez Masto Defeats Adam Laxalt, Democrats Control US Senate 2022, Election 2022, lgbt politics, Midterm results 2022, Nevada Election Results 2022|

LAS VEGAS — (11-12-22) — Democrats will retain control of the U.S. Senate next year after Democratic U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto won re-election in Nevada, handing a major victory to President Joe Biden. Republicans are beginning to worry if they will be able to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives as officials [...]

10 11, 2022

Texas Triples Number of LGBT Black Americans to serve in Legislature

By JRL Charts|2025-08-03T20:20:17-07:00November 10th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Annise Parker, gay Austin news, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, lgbt politics, LGBTQ Victory Fund, Openly Black Gay Men, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Rep Christian Manuel Hayes, Rep Jolanda Jones, Rep Venton Jones, Texas State Legislature|

AUSTIN, TX — (11-10-22) — Voters in Texas tripled the number of openly LGBT Black Americans to serve in the state Legislature on Tuesday. Prior to May 2022, there weren't any openly gay Black members of the state Legislature. Rep. Jolanda Jones, D-Houston, became the first Lesbian Black Woman to serve when she won a [...]

8 11, 2022

Palm Springs ‘Say Gay’ Pride Parade 2022 Massive Turnout

By JRL Charts|2025-08-20T15:08:12-07:00November 8th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Don't Say Gay Bill, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, lgbt politics, LGBTQ organizations, Palm Springs Pride Parade 2022, Palm Springs Say Gay Pride, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS|

PALM SPRINGS, CA — (11-08-22) — Palm Springs ‘Say Gay’ themed Pride Parade 2022 drew massive crowds this past weekend. Attendees came from across the nation to attend the 36th annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade this past Sunday. In true tradition, participants in the parade decked out in rainbows and fashion that made heads [...]

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