2020 US elections saw more LGBTQ+ voters than ever
The National Exit Polls found the 2020 US elections saw more LGBTQ+ voters than ever before, with 7-8% of voters saying they identified as LGBTQ+ compared to 3-5% in previous years.
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37th trans person killed in the US
39-year old Yunieski Carey Herrera, also known as Yuni Carey, is the 37th trans person to have been murdered in the US this year.
Two thirds of US trans murder victims misgendered by the media in 2020
A recent analysis by Media Matters for America found two thirds of transgender and gender diverse murder victims were misgendered or deadnamed by the police and/or US media outlets in 2020.
Over 220 LGBTQ+ candidates elected in the US
The 2020 US elections have seen a record number of victorious LGBTQ+ candidates as over 220 have now been elected, with that number expected to rise as counting continues.
Polish government concerned over Biden victory
The election of US president Joe Biden has reportedly concerned the Polish government after years of close ties with the Trump administration.
Jessica Benham becomes first bisexual, autistic Pennsylvania state representative
On November 3, LGBTQ+ activist and disability advocate, Jessica Benham, became Pennsylvania’s first openly bisexual state representative.
OutRight Action International statement on outcome of the US Election
“OutRight looks forward to working with the Biden/Harris Administration to reestablish respect for LGBTQ+ rights throughout US foreign policy.”