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Road to 270: Biden Has Options, Trump Walks Narrow Path
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden each has a path to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. Biden's is appreciably wider.
Obama: Trump Failed to Take Pandemic, Presidency Seriously
Calling Joe Biden his "brother," Barack Obama on Saturday accused Donald Trump of failing to take the coronavirus pandemic and the presidency seriously.
Road to 270: Biden has Options, Trump Walks Narrow Path
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden each has a path to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. Biden's is appreciably wider.
Joe Biden Says He Will Pass Equality Act in First 100 Days as President
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says if he prevails in the upcoming election, he will dedicate himself to passing the long-sought Equality Act within his first 100 days in the Oval Office.
How LGBTQ Voters and Candidates Could Change America's Landscape
"When we're voting, it's easy to think it's just for a candidate or party we align with, but it's so much more than that," says Drag Out the Vote's Dylan Austin. "Everything is interconnected." EDGE takes a comprehensive look at election 2020.
Harris Target of More Misinformation than Pence, Data Shows
Long before Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced her as his running mate, Kamala Harris was the target of widespread online misinformation.
As Virus Surges, Trump Rallies Keep Packing in Thousands
There are no crowds at Disneyland, still shut down by the coronavirus. Fewer fans attended the World Series this year than at any time in the past century. Big concerts are canceled.
The Trump Medicaid Record: Big Goals, Yet Few Successes
Advocates for the poor say the administration's efforts contributed to an increase in the number of uninsured children, after years of decline.
On Virus, Trump and Health Advisers Go Their Separate Ways
A multi-state coronavirus surge in the countdown to Election Day has exposed a clear split between President Donald Trump's bullish embrace of a return to normalcy and urgent public warnings from the government's top health officials.
For the LGBTQ Community, Even Small Races Can Have Big Impact
Politics begin at the local level, where community organizers and volunteers are part of the foundation from which future state and national candidates sprout. San Diego provides a case study about the impact of LGBTQ politicians and voters.
Feds Issue Coverage Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatments
Federal health officials Wednesday issued insurance coverage rules designed to deliver on the promise that every American will have access to free COVID-19 vaccines when they are approved.
Trump Paints Apocalyptic Portrait of Life in US Under Biden
The suburbs wouldn't be the suburbs anymore, the economy would sink into its worst depression ever and police departments would cease to exist.
Trump, Biden to Appeal to Last-Minute Voters in Florida
President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden are set to chase votes in Florida, a state all but essential to the Republican's pathway to another term as both nominees turn their focus to encouraging voters to turn out on Election Day.
Watch: New Documentary on Poland's Anti-LGBTQ Oppression
i-D has just released a new, brief but stark documentary on discrimination and increased violence against LGBTQ people in Poland.
Juan Melecio (aka Antonio Biaggi) Faces Uphill Fight in Political Race
In this busy election year, why is a local contest in the Florida city of Wilton Manors getting renewed attention? The answer is the candidacy of Juan Melecio (aka adult male star Antonio Biaggi).
How LGBTQ Women Have Become America's Progressive Engine
"We have a community whose members are making a voting plan," says one expert. "LGBTQ and trans women are more likely to vote by mail than straight women, and more LGBTQ women plan to vote overall."
Collins Votes Against Barrett, Heads Home to Save Senate Job
On Monday, Republican Sen. Susan Collins cast her vote against President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick without any speech and quickly headed home to Maine to try to save her political career.
'We Need You': GOP Hunts for New Voters in Trump Territory
President Donald Trump's campaign has a bold theory for how he will win reelection: It can tap a universe of millions of supporters who did not vote for him in 2016 but will do so this time.
If Trump Wins, Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for That ACA Replacement Plan
If President Donald Trump wins reelection next week, it seems unlikely he will unveil the health plan he's been promising since before his election in 2016. Still, other aspects of health care could be featured in his second-term agenda.
The Victory Fund Wants LGBTQ Candidates to Sweep This November
"Now that it's October, people are even more attentive, and LGBTQ voters, in particular, should find motivation to vote in their own best interests," says Sean Meloy, senior political director at the LGBTQ Victory Fund.