Scroll To Top

angie craig

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.”

There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide

In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.

Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

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.

13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress

From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality

The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.

Out Rep. Mark Pocan, other Dems join call for Biden to drop out

Pocan, the head of the Congressional Equality Caucus, is saying it's time for a new generation of leaders.

Equality Act, the Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Bill, Reintroduced in Congress

The act, which would outlaw anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationally, comes at a time of unprecedented state-level attacks on the community.

Lesbian Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig launches historic U.S. Senate bid

She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.

True

Lesbian congresswoman Angie Craig says she's considering Senate run

The Minnesota Democrat is the first LGBTQ+ person to represent the state in Congress.

Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee

Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.

Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser

The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.

Rep. Mark Takano is latest LGBTQ+ lawmaker calling for Biden to step aside

He joins other Democrats who are concerned about the president’s ability to win against Donald Trump.

Man Who Attacked Lesbian Lawmaker Angie Craig Gets 27-Month Prison Sentence

The sentence was 12 months less than that requested by prosecutors, but the man will also serve 36 months of supervised release.

13 lesbians who've made U.S. political history

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

True