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California Confirms First Openly Gay State Supreme Court Justice
On Tuesday, California confirmed the state's first openly gay Supreme Court Justice, Martin Jenkins.
Grief, Anger, Disbelief: Trump Voters Face Biden's Victory
Across the country, many of the 71.9 million people who voted for Trump — especially his loyal, passionate base — are working through turbulent emotions in the wake of his loss
Biden Moves Forward Without Help from Trump's Intel Team
The presidential race was hovering in limbo in 2000 when outgoing President Bill Clinton decided to let then-Gov. George W. Bush read the ultra-secret daily brief of the nation's most sensitive intelligence.
Out Candidate Beats GOP Opponent, a Proud Boys Leader, in Hawaii
Adrian Tam, an openly gay candidate for the Hawaii State House of Representatives, defeated a Republican opponent who is also the leader of the state's chapter of extremist group the Proud Boys.
'Smash It In Jesus' Name!' Rants ex-Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann about Biden's Win
"Smash it in Jesus' name!" rants an animated Michele Bachmann in a post-election tweet where pleas for divine intervention in the election.
Cunningham Concedes to US Sen. Tillis in North Carolina
Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded to incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina on Tuesday, saying "the voters have spoken" and it was clear Tillis had won.
Analysis: GOP Lets Doubts about Biden's Legitimacy Flourish
In backing President Donald Trump's baseless claims of election fraud, Republicans risk leaving millions of Americans with the false impression that the results of the 2020 race are illegitimate.
Candidate Concessions have Been Colorful, Funny — or Absent
Losing presidential candidates have conceded to their opponents in private chats, phone calls and nationally televised speeches. Al Gore conceded twice in the same race. President Donald Trump isn't expected to concede at all — not even with a tweet.
GOP Backs Trump as He Fights Election Results, Transition
The Trump administration threw the presidential transition into tumult by blocking government officials from cooperating with President-elect Joe Biden's team and Attorney General William Barr probing unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud.
Much at Stake as Supreme Court Weighs Future of Obamacare
When the Supreme Court weighs the fate of "Obamacare," arguments will revolve around arcane points of law like severability — whether the justices can surgically snip out part of the law and leave the rest.
Victory Institute Advocates for LGBTQ Cabinet Apointee
Never in American history has an out LGBTQ person been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve in a Cabinet-level position.
How White Became the Color of Suffrage
Kamala Harris wore white for a reason during her victory speech.
Where Might Pete Buttigieg Fit into Biden's Cabinet?
Speculation has it that openly gay former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg will be on President-elect Biden's cabinet. The question is: In what capacity?
Oh, THAT Four Seasons! Giuliani's Hilarious Saturday News Conference Mix-up
Is this the way the Trump campaign ends? Not with a bang, but with Rudy Giuliani in a parking lot next to an adult bookstore?
Trump Faces Calls to Work with Biden Team on Transition
President Donald Trump is facing pressure to cooperate with President-elect Joe Biden's team to ensure a smooth transfer of power when the new administration takes office in January.
Biden Turns to Coronavirus Response, Names Advisory Board
As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to another, more pressing fight: reining in the pandemic that has hit the world's most powerful nation harder than any other.
Biden/Harris Victory Party in the Castro
People started gathering in the Castro by 10 am on Saturday Nov. 7 as election results were announced, with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris getting enough electoral and popular votes to clinch the presidential election.
Fraud Claims Aimed in Part at Keeping Trump Base Loyal
President Donald Trump has promised legal action in the coming days as he refused to concede his loss to Democrat Joe Biden, making an aggressive pitch for donors to help finance any court fight.
5 States OK Measures Eradicating Racist Language, Symbols
Five states voted to cleanse the public sphere of words, phrases and symbols that to many were painful reminders of the nation's history of slavery and the systematic oppression of Black people.
Bush Calls Election 'Fair' and Outcome `Clear'
Former President George W. Bush says the American people "can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear."