Scroll To Top

discharge petition

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump was 'extremely angry' over vote to release Epstein files

Greene claimed the president told her "people will get hurt" if she went through with her vote to release the Epstein files.

How Jared Polis Plans to Force a Vote on ENDA

Colorado Rep. Jared Polis just introduced a petition that could finally bring the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to a vote in the House.

What Did This Gay Congressman Just Do to ENDA?

Colorado Rep. Jared Polis wants sexual orientation and gender identity treated the same way as race, religion, sex, and national origin, when it comes to employment protections.

Angelica Ross Shared How She Was a Victim of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Veterans Day

The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.

Democrat Ro Khanna on the future of the Epstein files, redistricting, and recent comments about free speech

The California U.S. House representative discusses recent controversial comments about the arrest of an anti-trans comedian as well as his efforts in the House for the full disclosure of the Epstein files.

Democrat Adelita Grijalva is fighting to serve even as Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear her in

In an interview with The Advocate, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva talks about Johnson not swearing her in, LGBTQ+ rights, and the high-costs of health care

Missouri House Kills Antigay 'Right to Discriminate'

The Missouri bill would have asked voters in November to allow businesses to discriminate against same-sex couples on religious grounds. 

Newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva vows to protect LGBTQ+ rights in fiery floor speech

“Our democracy only works when everyone has a voice,” the Arizona congresswoman said.

Trump yanks support for ‘lunatic’ Marjorie Taylor Greene in unhinged rant as Epstein scandal squeezes him

"I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Donald Trump announced.

True

Sarah McBride, Ted Lieu troll Stephen Miller by looking for him behind a tiny Capitol door

“They might be meeting with Stephen Miller in here,” the Democratic lawmakers joked, referring to the Trump adviser whose stature has recently inspired memes.

Photos: Graduation Day in Parkland

Emma Gonzalez and Parkland activists are ready to head into the world and change it.

Mike Johnson, a defender of a dictator, wildly blames Zohran Mamdani for the government shutdown

Opinion: Next Johnson will blame Mamdani for the Epstein files delay and for the bruise on Donald Trump's hand, writes John Casey.

During Trump’s shutdown, Argentina gets $20 billion while our service members get ... $0

Opinion: Donald Trump is willing to write big checks to foreign banks that benefit U.S. billionaires, but not to our soldiers or government workers, writes John Casey.

The person leading an actual ‘Hate America' rally every day is you, Mike Johnson

Opinion: Instead of kindness, he performs random acts of hate. Each time he invokes hate, he infects others with the same malice, writes John Casey.

ENDA: 5 Congress Members Who Could Make The Difference

President Obama may have signed an order to protect LGBT employees of federal contractors, but most LGBT people still live in areas without employment protections.

Can These 5 Congressmen Be Convinced to Cosponsor ENDA?

Advocacy group Freedom to Work has a new plan to convince a majority of U.S. representatives to cosponsor the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

Races to Watch for LGBT Voters: U.S. House

The list of Republicans keeping their seats in the House includes some of the most antigay.

True

Preacher Charges to Fax DADT Reinstatement Petitions

A former Navy chaplain is charging followers to fax members of Congress in support of DADT and a "religious freedom" bill.

True

California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades

The settlement could impact over 35,000 veterans receiving less-than-honorable discharges under the military’s old "don’t’ ask, don’t tell" and earlier anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

All Hands On Deck

Joe Biden pardons all veterans convicted and discharged over their sexuality or gender identity

“Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said.