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House Republican ‘Terrorists’ Target LGBTQ+ Community Center Funding in ‘Unprecedented’ Move

Democrats in the House of Representatives are livid and have called out their GOP colleagues.

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Faith Groups: Add Religious Freedom to Marriage Equality Bill

The organizations support a religious liberty amendment backed by a bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Susan Collins and Tammy Baldwin.

U.S. House Members Form First Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus

U.S. representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) announced today the formation of the LGBT Equality Caucus. The 52-member bipartisan group, which includes two Republicans, marks the nation's first congressional caucus with the express purpose of advancing equal rights for LGBT people, repealing discriminatory laws and educating lawmakers on gay issues. Baldwin and Frank, both openly gay, cochair the caucus.

Rights Groups, Elected Officials Applaud Respect for Marriage Act

Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.

Robert Zimmerman Focuses on Removing George Santos After Election Loss

Though Zimmerman lost to Santos last November, he is busy working with bipartisan groups and citizens in the district to remove the "liar and cheat."

Congress Pledges More Money to DOMA Fight

The House of Representatives' spending to defend the federal ban on marriage equality may reach $3 million.

Sens. Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Fairness to Domestic Partners

The Democratic senator from Wisconsin and the Maine Republican are among the bipartisan sponsors in both chambers of Congress who've signed on to support the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2013.

Senate Punts Marriage Equality Vote Until After Midterms Due to GOP

Democrats had originally been eyeing a Senate vote before this fall's midterms.

Watch This New TV Ad Attacking Trump's Trans Military Ban

The ad features a bipartisan group of leaders denouncing the ban.

34 Congressmembers Condemn Saudi LGBT Crackdown

The Saudi government's targeting of queer people will have repercussions, according to a letter signed by a bipartisan Congressional group.

House Republicans Drop DOMA Defense

After spending more than $3 million dollars of taxpayer money defending the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group announced today it will stop defending the law in several ongoing court challenges.

Pols, Activists, Allies Laud Respect for Marriage Act Passage

Beyond protecting marriage equality, though, more needs to be done to assure equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans, they say.

Marriage Equality Bill Moves Forward in Senate With Bipartisan Vote

The vote isn't final passage, but it's a key step forward.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report

The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.

Chuck Schumer: Senate Will Vote on Marriage Equality This Week

The Senate Majority Leader has made a commitment to the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality in federal law.