Not only are we excited that Obama was re-elected. But Wisconsin's seven-term congresswoman (and lesbian) Tammy Baldwin beat challenger, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, to become the nation's first openly gay Senator. Congratulations to Tammy Baldwin and to the great state of Wisconsin. Cheese hangovers for everyone!
Historic Victory: Obama Reelected, Tammy Baldwin Senate
Historic election for LGBT candidates and voters
Years before Stonewall, a cafeteria riot became a breakthrough for trans rights
All about the Compton's Cafeteria riot, when drag queens and trans women rose up against police at a diner in San Francisco.