Julie Bolcer

2012 In Review

Person of the Year: Tammy Baldwin

The first openly gay U.S. senator talks about her historic campaign, being a role model, and the LGBT legislative agenda in 2013.

Julie Bolcer

Jan 04, 2013

Politics

Obama Says Hagel Qualified for Cabinet Position

The President said the Nebraska senator's apology for antigay remarks he made in 1998 shows "positive change."

Julie Bolcer

Dec 30, 2012

Marriage Equality

Obama Pushes for Marriage Equality in Illinois

A statement from the White House marks the first time the President has backed a legislative measure in a state.

Julie Bolcer

Dec 30, 2012

Marriage Equality

Third GOP House Member Supports DOMA Repeal

Rep. Charles Bass of New Hampshire signed on to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, becoming the second Republican House member to express support within the past week.

Julie Bolcer

Dec 27, 2012

Marriage Equality

Republican Congressman Supports DOMA Repeal

Rep. Richard Hanna of New York becomes only the second Republican lawmaker to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. Will other Republicans follow suit?

Julie Bolcer

Dec 21, 2012

Marriage Equality

Republicans Urged to Drop $2 Million DOMA Defense

Speaker Boehner and his colleagues are asked to "end your taxpayer-funded contract for outside legal services defending discrimination."

Julie Bolcer

Dec 18, 2012

Marriage Equality

Rhode Island Senate Leader Commits to Marriage Vote

Julie Bolcer

Dec 18, 2012

Politics

N.J. Lawmakers Fight 'Ex-Gay' Therapy; Will Christie Veto?

Senate President Steve Sweeney said he hopes Governor Chris Christie, who vetoed marriage equality legislation, will support the ban on therapy that seeks to "change" the sexual orientation of minors.

Julie Bolcer

Dec 17, 2012

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Julie Bolcer

The first openly gay U.S. senator talks about her historic campaign, being a role model, and the LGBT legislative agenda in 2013.

The President said the Nebraska senator's apology for antigay remarks he made in 1998 shows "positive change."

A statement from the White House marks the first time the President has backed a legislative measure in a state.

Rep. Charles Bass of New Hampshire signed on to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, becoming the second Republican House member to express support within the past week.

Rep. Richard Hanna of New York becomes only the second Republican lawmaker to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. Will other Republicans follow suit?

Speaker Boehner and his colleagues are asked to "end your taxpayer-funded contract for outside legal services defending discrimination."

Senate President Steve Sweeney said he hopes Governor Chris Christie, who vetoed marriage equality legislation, will support the ban on therapy that seeks to "change" the sexual orientation of minors.