Mike Johnson to remain speaker, John Thune becomes GOP Senate majority leader
He joined the Blade for a conversation on Rated LGBT Radio
LGBTQ advocates prepared for all outcomes ahead of election
"I am honored to make history tonight."
The Democrats serve on the Congressional Equality Caucus
Will be the only LGBTQ voice in the upper chamber
Democrats faced uphill battle to retain slim majority
Her win comes as the community is under attack
'I've always said that trans people make the best natural politicians'
Out lawmakers could tip the balance of power in state legislatures and more