House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills
They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.
July 18, 2023
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New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban
The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
January 14, 2025
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.
January 9, 2013
New York assembly passes same-sex marriage with bipartisan support
The Democratic-controlled New York State assembly passed Gov. Eliot Spitzer's bill to legalize same-sex marriage Tuesday night in a decisive 85-61 vote. Gay rights advocates hailed it as a victory even though the bill stands almost no chance of being voted on in the state senate, where Republicans hold a slim two-seat majority.
June 21, 2007
Lesbian Named Vermont's First Woman Senate President Pro Tempore
Becca Balint will also be the first member of the LGBTQ+ community in the post.
November 24, 2020
Trump Is Horrible, But Mitch McConnell Is Really Destroying America
By abusing power, the Senate majority leader has held back progress on everything from LGBTQ rights to environmental protections. He must go.
May 27, 2019
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.
August 5, 2022
New York Marriage Back on Track?
New York State senator Malcolm Smith, who reportedly used gay marriage as a bargaining chip to convince three conservative state senators to caucus with Democrats, killed the deal Wednesday by saying to continue negotiations would reduce the "moral standing" of the Democratic Party. One of the three senators -- Ruben Diaz Sr. -- blames the gays. But will Smith's stand be enough to get marriage in New York back on track?
December 11, 2008
It’s Time for Biden and Senate Democrats to Save Voting Rights
With voting rights legislation stalled, it's almost as if Mitch McConnell was still majority leader.
July 13, 2021
Democratic Donors Abandon Kyrsten Sinema Just Like She Did the Democratic Party
That spells trouble for the bisexual former Democrat, now independent, if she seeks reelection to the U.S. Senate. But are we surprised?
November 13, 2023
Kyrsten Sinema, first out bisexual U.S. senator, won't run for reelection
The Arizona senator has been much criticized by progressives. Now, she's decided to step aside this November.
March 5, 2024
WATCH: Fill Supreme Court Vacancy, Say LGBT Dems
A new campaign from the Democratic National Committee warns of setbacks for LGBT rights if the court remains a justice short for a year.
February 22, 2016
Raphael Warnock Defeats Herschel Walker for Georgia U.S. Senate Seat
An LGBTQ+ ally has prevailed over a homophobic, transphobic challenger.
December 6, 2022
Kyrsten Sinema Slams Democrats as 'Old Dudes ... Eating Jell-O'
Sen. Sinema, once a Democrat but now an independent, has been ridiculing Democrats in front of Republican audiences.
March 23, 2023
Eight times Kyrsten Sinema let down the LGBTQ+ community — and others
Sinema, the first out bisexual in the U.S. House and then the Senate, came into office as a liberal but moved to the right.
January 24, 2025
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Ban on Conversion Therapy
Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign the bill into law.
March 25, 2019
'Moderate' Lisa Murkowski Sells Out on Impeachment
The pro-LGBTQ Republican from Alaska is adhering to the party line on not calling witnesses, meaning Trump could be acquitted next week.
January 31, 2020
Cis Male Legislator Quits After Repeatedly Using Women's Restroom
A Republican colleague accused the Colorado state senator of using the ladies' room on three seperate occassions.
December 6, 2018
