Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress
Cicilline has served since 2011.
February 21 2023 1:09 PM
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David Cicilline
Read the latest news about David Cicilline, an American politician and the former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. David Cicilline became the nation's fourth openly LGBT member of Congress when elected in 2010. In 2012 he won reelection in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District after a vicious race with challenger Brendan Doherty. Learn more about David Cicilline, Tammy Baldwin, Barney Frank, Jared Polis and other LGBT politicians, activists, and public figures who are working to further gay rights in the United States.
Members of Congress Urge Biden to Fund Global LGBTQ+ Equality
The president has committed to equality around the world, but he needs to request more money to fund programs to promote it, 117 members of Congress say.
October 07 2022 8:06 PM
House Democrats Introduce Transgender Bill of Rights
The prominent Democratic members of Congress say it's time to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, particularly of transgender people.
June 30 2022 5:00 PM
Gay Rep. David Cicilline: Trump 'Singularly Responsible' for Riot
The congressman shredded arguments against Donald Trump's second impeachment.
February 09 2021 8:52 PM
Out Congressman David Cicilline Threatened Over Trump Impeachment
"Civil war is on" was one of the milder messages left for the congressman after he introduced an article of impeachment.
January 11 2021 7:39 PM
Out Rep. David Cicilline Elicits Shocking Admission From AG Bill Barr
The Rhode Island congressman forced Trump's top domestic lackey to admit the truth.
July 28 2020 3:50 PM
Out Congressman David Cicilline: Why I Introduced the Equality Act
"The American people deserve to know who will stand up and speak out for those on the margins of society," writes the U.S. representative from Rhode Island.
May 02 2017 5:09 PM
Editor’s Letter: Time for LGBT Voters to Mature
We, as LGBT voters and givers of campaign dollars, have to be especially discerning.
November 01 2013 4:00 AM
PHOTOS: Where Prague Pride Meets Putin
The visage of Russia's Vladimir Putin showed up at the Pride celebration in placards and other protests.
August 18 2013 5:20 PM
WATCH: Republican Advocates for LGBT Students
Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the first republican member of congress to support marriage equality, voiced her support for an amendment that would prohibit bullying of LGBT students in public schools.
July 19 2013 2:13 PM
House Introduces Immigration Bill For Gay Partners
Rep. Nadler reintroduced the Uniting American Families Act.
February 05 2013 5:45 PM
Meet the Class of 2013
The 113th Congress has the highest number of openly LGBT members in the body's history, with six in the House and, for the first time, an openly gay senator. Each politico here brings something unique to the table. They're all Democrats, and all were endorsed by the Victory Fund, meaning they fully support federal, state, and local efforts to advance LGBT rights. Meet your new representatives.
January 03 2013 4:00 AM
California Congresswoman Takes On Ex-Gay Therapy
Rep. Jackie Speier introduced the Stop Harming Our Kids (SHOK) resolution Wednesday.
November 28 2012 3:00 PM
Op-ed: Churches Can Be as Accepting as The Ballot Box
A pastor sees the same progress that became evident on election night in his own church.
November 09 2012 4:46 AM
Editor in Chief Says This Election Proves Being Pro-Equality Is No Longer Risky
The GOP has frozen into an unmovable rigidity, and if it doesn't thaw, it will splinter and crack, warns The Advocate's Editor-in-Chief Matthew Breen.
November 07 2012 2:20 AM
David Cicilline Reelected in Rhode Island
The Democrat won reelection in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District after a vicious race with challenger Brendan Doherty.
November 06 2012 10:21 PM
Campaign Worker Compares Gay Congressman to Sandusky
The remark came from a volunteer for David Cicilline's opponent in the Democratic primary.
August 28 2012 6:34 PM