Former Calif. lawmaker to succeed Annise Parker
Several members raised their objections to the bill in speeches on the House floor.
Gay Democrat lost to anti-LGBTQ Republican
LGBTQ advocates prepared for all outcomes ahead of election
Will be the only LGBTQ voice in the upper chamber
Victory Fund's Sean Meloy speaks with the Blade about recent attacks
Del. lawmaker likely to become first transgender person elected to Congress
Former Houston and Chicago mayors emphasize importance of big cities
Pete Buttigieg speaks at Chicago event
Speakers at Chicago convention denounce discrimination
