Out Congress members outraged as anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance
U.S. House committees approved an anti-trans sports bill and one allowing faith-based discrimination by college groups.
March 21 2024 6:59 PM
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Watch Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint Call Out Homophobe Marjorie Taylor Greene on House Floor
Balint cites Greene's numerous anti-LGBTQ+, anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, racist, and otherwise bigoted comments as well as her promotion of conspiracy theories in her censure resolution.
October 28 2023 10:45 AM
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.
October 27 2023 3:00 PM
What Is EMILY's List, the Group Sen. Laphonza Butler Led?
The group Butler ran supports pro-choice Democratic women, including LGBTQ+ ones, running for public office.
October 05 2023 9:00 AM
House Republicans Schedule ‘Mean-Spirited’ Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care
House Republicans are continuing their party’s culture war against the LGBTQ+ community.
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July 25 2023 7:00 PM
Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care
GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.
July 14 2023 2:15 PM
Democrats Push to Block Defense Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.
July 11 2023 4:42 PM
Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools
The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.
June 22 2023 3:02 PM
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.
June 21 2023 2:41 PM
Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed
LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.
June 08 2023 3:13 AM
California Rep. Robert Garcia Forces Vote to Oust Rep. George Santos From Congress
The gay Democrat is holding the gay Republican accountable for his actions.
May 16 2023 7:30 PM
13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History
We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.
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April 28 2023 1:00 PM
The U.S. House Passes Anti-Transgender Sports Bill
The Senate is unlikely to bring the legislation to a vote.
April 20 2023 12:02 PM
The Rainbow Wave Settles In: What New LGBTQ+ Politicians Are Facing
The nation's new out governors, treasurers, and congressmembers are staring down inflation, climate change, and gun violence.
January 25 2023 4:55 PM