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House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

WATCH LIVE: Minn. Senate Debates Marriage Equality

The Democrat-controlled Minnesota State Senate is currently debating a bill that would establish marriage equality in the state.

Will Foley scandal push GOP from power?

Aided by public revulsion over a cybersex scandal involving gay former congressman Mark Foley, Democrats enter the final month of the midterm election campaign well-positioned to challenge control of Congress, while Republicans increasingly express concern about holding on to power.

What Virginia's State Elections Could Mean for LGBTQ+ People

Virginia is the only state in the South that has more protections for than discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ people.

The Gay Goodfellas

Inside the Gill Action Fund, the most effective pro-gay political weapon you never heard of.

Will Democrats lose control of Senate before they even get it?

Democratic U.S. senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota suffered what may have been a stroke on Wednesday, imperiling the scheduled Democratic takeover of the Senate.

Real Enemies of the People: AG William Barr and the GOP Senate

Trump's attorney general, rammed through by the Senate, was chosen for his aversion to the Special Counsel probe. Now, we may never know the real truth.

Larry Hogan, Maryland GOP Senate candidate, evades gay constituent's question when asked about his record

His record as Maryland's governor shows that he is no friend to the LGBTQ+ community, according to political insiders in the state.

Marco Rubio, No Friend to LGBT Americans, Runs for Reelection to Senate

The failed presidential candidate had said earlier that the Orlando tragedy was a factor in his consideration of a second Senate term.

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BREAKING: Colorado Civil Unions Pass First Legislative Hurdle

In a 3-2 vote, Senate Bill 11 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee after nearly five hours of public testimony.

The Gay Goodfellas

Inside the Gill Action Fund, the most effective pro-gay political weapon you never heard of.

Democrats win control of Senate as Virginia goes for Webb

Democrats wrested control of the Senate from Republicans Wednesday as Jim Webb (pictured) beat George Allen in an upset victory in Virginia, giving the party complete domination of Capitol Hill for the first time since 1994.

Colorado Civil Unions Pass First Senate Vote

Senate Bill 11, an act to establish civil unions, is scheduled for a full vote in the Democrat-controlled Senate on Monday, at which point it will move to the House, also controlled by Democrats. Civil unions could become law as early as May 1.

Colorado on the Road to Civil Unions

With Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, and a supportive governor, Colorado is poised to become the latest state to offer civil unions to same-sex couples, with legislation introduced today.

Senator Kyrsten Sinema Is No Longer a Democrat

The bisexual Arizonan formally abandons the political party aligned with her community.

Georgia Senate Seats Could Keep McConnell in Power, Trump Out of Jail

Of course, the Senate Majority Leader has a vested interest in the Georgia run-offs, but the one-term president does too.