Gay U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres surprises MSNBC panel with announcement on New York governor candidacy
"That's news!" said one of the Morning Joe panelists after the New York congressman revealed his plans.
July 02 2025 9:52 AM
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Bipartisan House coalition demands RFK Jr. reverse Trump’s plan to end LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline
“It’s hard to get bipartisan letters, let alone legislation, on topics involving the LGBTQ+ community,” Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said. “But this one touches a nerve."
June 26 2025 6:18 PM
Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed ‘reddest of red lines’ handcuffing senator questioning Noem
The former transportation secretary said Americans must raise their voices to combat Trump's authoritarianism.
June 13 2025 10:24 AM
Why lesbian Rep. Angie Craig says she's ‘ready for the fight’ in her run to be Minnesota’s next U.S. senator
“We’re in the fight of our lives,” Craig said in an interview with The Advocate. “But I’m holding up pretty well, and I’m up for the fight.”
June 11 2025 6:15 AM
Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats’ final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins
“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.
June 05 2025 2:54 PM
Chuck Schumer demands reinstatement of federal HIV funding after RFK Jr.’s ‘indiscriminate cuts’
With HIV vaccine research canceled and prevention programs dismantled, the Democratic Senate minority leader expects answers from the Department of Health and Human Services before July.
June 04 2025 11:30 AM
OpenAI’s Sam Altman bashes Democrats. Here’s why he says he’s 'politically homeless'
Sam Altman says it has to do with the party's relationship with billionaires like him.
July 09 2025 2:24 PM
New poll shows who currently leads potential 2028 Democratic presidential field
As the party seeks a leader, one former cabinet member is leading the field in early polls.
July 01 2025 4:50 PM
Democrat Melanie Stansbury triggers Marjorie Taylor Greene into gavel-banging meltdown at House hearing—again
The New Mexico congresswoman continues to get under the Georgia Republican's skin. “Madam Chair, calm down," she said to Greene.
June 24 2025 5:03 PM
Jeanne Shaheen & Susan Collins introduce bipartisan bill banning anti-LGBTQ+ bias in federal jury selection
Currently, there is no law protecting jurors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
June 18 2025 11:28 AM
Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero
“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.
June 09 2025 4:12 PM
Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
June 05 2025 1:13 PM
Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego adopts anti-trans, far-right talking points
He is the latest Democratic lawmaker to turn his back on the trans community.
May 30 2025 5:14 PM
These two Black transgender women are ‘shining beacons’ leading Chicago through anti-trans backlash
In a political climate designed to target transgender people’s identities, these two women aren't backing down while defending their community's rights.
July 07 2025 6:00 AM
How a new trans rights PAC looks to rebuild the political playbook with these high-profile endorsements
With trans rights under siege, a new PAC is stepping up to support lawmakers who refuse to back down.
July 03 2025 10:33 AM
Mila Myles is the chief spokesperson for Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. She’s also transgender
In a time of rising anti-trans sentiment in Republican states, Democratic-led Delaware responds with progressive policies and inclusive representation.
July 01 2025 1:43 PM
Gay U.S. Rep Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee
Democrats voted to make the California congressman the ranking member on the Republican-led investigative committee.
June 24 2025 12:00 PM
Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs exposes Pete Hegseth’s anti-trans hypocrisy during embarrassing House hearing
She got him to commend the service of three women before revealing that they're transgender.
June 13 2025 11:51 AM
Federal agents drag California U.S. senator from Kristi Noem’s Los Angeles press conference in handcuffs
Sen. Alex Padilla was just trying to ask a question.
June 12 2025 3:43 PM
How this Democrat fights Marjorie Taylor Greene's transphobia in Congress with smart preparation
With calm defiance and procedural precision, Rep. Melanie Stansbury turned a House hearing into a masterclass in how Democrats can confront anti-trans attacks with facts, strategy, and moral clarity.
June 05 2025 3:25 PM