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Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office

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Laphonza Butler, the first Black lesbian U.S. senator, has stepped down to make way for the newly elected Adam Schiff and given a farewell speech of gratitude.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Butler, a California Democrat and former union leader who has also been president of EMILY’s List, which works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to office, was only the third Black woman in …

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Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office

Laphonza Butler, the first Black lesbian U.S. senator, has stepped down to make way for the newly elected Adam Schiff and given a farewell speech of gratitude.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Butler, a California Democrat and former union leader who has also been president of EMILY’s List, which works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to office, was only the third Black woman in …

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Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office – Yahoo

Laphonza Butler, a former union leader and senior advisor to Kamala Harris, has declared her run for the US Senate seat in California, currently held by Dianne Feinstein. If elected, she would be the first Black woman and first openly lesbian woman to hold a Senate seat in the state. Butler plans to prioritize issues such as healthcare, climate change, and housing affordability. The seat will be up for grabs in 2024, with Feinstein having not ye…

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The Advocate broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
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