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Superman, Batman, and Robert Garcia: A gay Democrat’s stand against his political villains

The California congressman, who lives rent-free in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s head, opens up about his experience as a rising star who’s at the same time witnessing and standing in the way of Republicans’ worst inclinations.

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.

Gay California Rep. Robert Garcia Calls for Boycott of L.A. Dodgers Pride Night

The baseball team rescinded an honor to an LGBTQ+ group after conservative backlash.

Gay lawmaker Robert Garcia hosted Free Comic Book Day on Capitol Hill

California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia shared his love of comic books with anyone who wanted to stop by his office.

Gay Congressman Celebrates Beyoncé During House Floor Speech

She is a Black trailblazer and deserves to be celebrated at the intersection of the end of Black History Month and beginning of Women's History Month, the congressman said.

Gay Democratic rising star Robert Garcia eyes House Oversight Committee leadership role

Inside the Oversight Committee, Garcia has carved out a role as one of the most consistent and unapologetic critics of right-wing extremism.

Joe Biden sends queer lawmakers & LGBTQ+ allies to Paris Olympics

President Joe Biden is showing LGBTQ+ allyship as elite athletes compete from France on the world’s stage.

Rep. Robert Garcia calls out ‘Trump crime family’ in House speech

The California Democrat accused former President Donald Trump and the Kuschners engaging in history’s most significant presidential grift.

Third Vote on Expulsion Looms for George Santos After House Ethics Report

As the House reconvenes post-Thanksgiving, embattled New York Rep. Santos faces a critical vote following Ethics Committee’s damning report.

Kevin McCarthy, Former Speaker of the House, Says He's Quitting Congress

McCarthy’s departure marks the end of a turbulent congressional career and the beginning of a new chapter in GOP politics.

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Gay Democratic Rep. Vows to Check Boebert & Greene on Oversight Committee

Robert Garcia, a Democrat, says that he's going to sway and sashay past his Republican colleagues to make a splash.

Gay lawmaker Robert Garcia released his annual Pride Month playlist full of bops

The gay California Democrat curated some hits that will last all summer — which has also just gotten a lot gayer.

'You, Sir, Are a Crook,' GOP Lawmaker Tells George Santos in House Debate

During debate over his expulsion, Santos, a gay Republican from New York, pointed out he has not been convicted of any crime.

Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

Rep. Robert Garcia calls out Peru for classifying trans, intersex & nonbinary people as mentally ill

The California Democrat, who is Peruvian American, called the move ‘discriminatory, dangerous and shameful.’

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Lesbian Union Leader Is Not Really a Mother

Greene attacked Randi Weingarten during a congressional hearing Wednesday and again claimed remote learning turned kids transgender.

Supreme Court halts Trump’s deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under Alien Enemies Act

Deporting people this way “surely does not pass muster,” the justices wrote.

Rep. Robert Garcia & ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Winner Sasha Colby Talk Activism at D.C. Event

The California Democrat, who’s the first elected gay immigrant in Congress, is a big fan of the show.

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.

House & Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights Abroad

They warn that anti-LGBTQ+ laws elsewhere have the potential to threaten LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. too.

Robert Garcia Responds to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Homophobia With Resolution Honoring All Families

The resolution is a direct response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments that a lesbian union leader and stepmother is not really a mother.