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Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth

The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."

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LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump’s joint address — including skipping it entirely

“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.

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LGBTQ+ and allied members of Congress introduce Trans Day of Visibility resolution

The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of trans people and commits to affirming their rights.

Tammy Baldwin speaks in opposition to anti trans provision in defense spending bill

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Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth

The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."

Governor Loses Reelection, Blames Marriage Equality

The Democratic governor of Hawaii offered reporters a theory on why he lost reelection.

LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump’s joint address — including skipping it entirely

“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.

LGBTQ+ and allied members of Congress introduce Trans Day of Visibility resolution

The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of trans people and commits to affirming their rights.

Senate: ENDA Gains 51st Cosponsor

ENDA now has more cosponsors than 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal legislation had in 2010.

Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

Senate seeks formal apology for decades of LGBTQ+ discrimination in the federal government

For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.

Senate Takes Stand for Same-Sex Couples

Some couples are losing out on Social Security and Veterans' benefits because they live in a state that doesn't recognize their union; a Senate vote, while not binding, marks an attempt to right that wrong.

See How This 82-Year-Old Vet Is Trying to Clear Dishonorable Discharges for Gay Men

Donald Hallman is fighting the military this time, and he's taking his case to the media.

After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ+ rights

This year, for the first time, the “Day of Silence” morphed into a day of action called the “Day of (NO) Silence.”

BREAKING: Senate Approves ENDA on Initial Vote

For the first time in U.S. history, the Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, by a bipartisan vote of 64-32, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives.

Editor’s Letter: Never Forget the People Who Fought for You

Diane Anderson-Minshall on the shoulders we stand on.

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The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."

The Democratic governor of Hawaii offered reporters a theory on why he lost reelection.

“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.

The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of trans people and commits to affirming their rights.

ENDA now has more cosponsors than 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal legislation had in 2010.

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.

Some couples are losing out on Social Security and Veterans' benefits because they live in a state that doesn't recognize their union; a Senate vote, while not binding, marks an attempt to right that wrong.

Donald Hallman is fighting the military this time, and he's taking his case to the media.

This year, for the first time, the “Day of Silence” morphed into a day of action called the “Day of (NO) Silence.”

For the first time in U.S. history, the Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, by a bipartisan vote of 64-32, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives.

Diane Anderson-Minshall on the shoulders we stand on.