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Fighting back against MAGA’s attacks on equality

As the Republican-led House focuses on passing anti-LGBTQI+ measures, members of the Congressional Equality Caucus remain vigilant in advocating for equality.

The House voted to ban TikTok. Here's what that could mean for you.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces steep hurdles to getting passed.

Texas man arrested after trying to scam George Santos, promising to get charges 'dropped'

The man told the disgraced former politician that he could “get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed" in exchange for $900,000.

Florida man convicted of antigay death threats to George Santos

The gay man told police he was only exercising his free-speech rights to let the former Congressman “know what a piece of shi*t he was.”

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Proposed funding deal will be deadly for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

What is perhaps most absurd about the reported deal is that it won’t actually solve any of the problems plaguing the immigration system, and will actually make things worse, writes Bridget Crawford.

Chasten Buttigieg slams Florida Republican's comments about Pete's parental leave as homophobic (exclusive)

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has proposed a law supporting parental leave for lawmakers. On Friday, she called out U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for being able to taking parental leave.

Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counter Book Bans Nationwide

In a bold response to the surge of book bans across the U.S., Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley is championing legislation to protect diverse literature in schools and libraries.

Meet the Man New York Democrats Want to Replace George Santos

Democrats are hoping to put a former congressman in the seat left vacant following George Santos's expulsion.

HBO Acquires Rights to Book on Disgraced Lawmaker George Santos for Upcoming Film

George Santos' story is getting the HBO-treatment.

On Mental Health and Acknowledging Us, Rosalynn Carter Was Ahead of Her Time

The former first lady's advocacy a lifetime ago has proven her to be consequential in helping the marginalized.

Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution

"This resolution honors the lives of the trans people we have lost to senseless violence and stands as a symbol of their resilience," says U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skewer George Santos's OnlyFans Expenses and Possible Expulsion from Congress

“Of course I’m gay, Colin. I invented being gay,” Bowen Yang as George Santos said. “I was the one at Stonewall who said, ‘Here’s an idea you guys should kiss.’”

George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection After Scathing Ethics Report Released

The embattled gay New York congressman says he will not seek reelection in the wake of a damning ethics report that found he most likely broke federal law.

No, Speaker Mike Johnson Is Not Nice

He may look and sound harmless, but Speaker Mike Johnson is a walking, talking threat to marginalized people.

The Cost of Inaction on PEPFAR, the AIDS Relief Program That's Saved Millions

Leaders of Partners In Health, the international public health nonprofit, write about the danger of not funding PEPFAR, a program that's saved 25 million lives and prevented millions of HIV infections.

George Santos Could Be Expelled From Congress Tonight

As the indicted New York congressman navigates a burgeoning legal storm, lawmakers in the House prepare for a vote on a GOP-driven resolution to expel him from the House of Representatives.

Pete Buttigieg Explains the Difference Between Climate Change and Seasons to Republican Lawmaker

Transportation secretary baffled by lawmaker’s insistence that seasons and climate change are the same.

Texas Woman Arrested Over Threats to Kill Judge in Trump Case, LGBTQ+ Community

She left a voicemail from her cell phone number at the judge’s chambers, authorities say.