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GOP Lawmaker Calls Teenage Senate Pages 'Little Sh*ts'

He screamed “f**k” and “sh*t” continually as he went on a tirade against the 16 and 17-year-old kids.

My aunt, a 38-year Social Security vet, says Trump and Musk are breaking the 'backbone of our country'​

Opinion: While you’ve been distracted by tariffs and Signalgate, the Trump administration has been ripping apart Social Security, writes John Casey.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

Sinema Endorses Biden Spending Bill - Will Other Changes Follow?

The out Arizona senator had been the only Democrat not behind a bill on energy and health care, but she's still standing in the way of some pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.

On Neil Gorsuch's Trump Critique, President Blames Messenger

Trump accuses Sen. Richard Blumenthal of misrepresenting the Supreme Court nominee's concerns.

It's Not Only the Left Taking Lessons From January 6, Trump Is Too

Expect Republicans to put forward extreme, anti-LGBTQ+ candidates who would gleefully subvert an election or allow an insurrection.

Sen. Chuck Schumer's Lesbian Daughter and Her Wife Welcome Son

Alison Schumer and Elizabeth Weiland have a son, Henry.

Robert Garcia ‘will not be silenced’ after DOJ attorney targets him for criticizing Elon Musk on TV

The move is a chilling example of the weaponization of the Department of Justice.

On 'SNL,' Graham, McConnell, Collins Thank 'Male God' for Kavanaugh

GOP senators are depicted as elderly beer-guzzling bros relishing their victory at the expense of everyone but straight, white men. Sounds right.

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.

LGBTQ+ Visitor Center to Open at Stonewall National Monument

The center is to open in the summer of 2024 and will be the first LGBTQ-specific visitor center at a National Park Service site.

Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee No Friend to Workers

Andy Puzder, who heads the parent company of Carl's Jr., is a critic of business regulations and opposes a major increase in the minimum wage.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night

In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.


Dems Call for Delay of Kavanaugh Vote; GOP Resists

Democrats say the case for delay is even stronger now that the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has come forward.

Why anger has shifted from Trump's overreach to the Democrats' disunity and apathy

Opinion: If voters are angry, they expect their elected representatives to be angry too, and when they’re not, trouble abounds, writes John Casey.

Glenn Magpantay Is One of the Most Powerful Asian American Gay Men in the Nation

Now advising President Biden and Congress, Magpantay is helping America live up to its promise.

U.S. Capitol Police Investigating Video of 2 Men Having Sex in Senate Hearing Room

Authorities are investigating reports of a senate staffer filming himself having sex in an historic Senate hearing room on Capitol grounds.

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Op-ed: No Pass for Attending the National Prayer Breakfast

When can we stop pretending that the National Prayer Breakfast is one big bipartisan display of respect for religious diversity and tolerance?

Harry Reid: Trump Should Rescind 'White Supremacist' Appointment

Reid delivered a speech from the Senate floor asking Trump to remove Steve Bannon as his chief strategist.