Eugene Levy reflects on fatherhood with a gay son, ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and strategic allyship
The Emmy-winning actor spoke with The Advocate before he accepted Equality PAC's Nancy Pelosi Equality Ally Award at a gala.
June 5, 2025
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Republican Party messiness on full display after struggling to elect Mike Johnson as House speaker
Here we go again.
January 3, 2025
New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms
As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.
November 1, 2024
'Welcome to our annual convening of the gay Mafia': Equality PAC celebrates 10 years
The political fundraising organization promotes LGBTQ+ elected officials and held its annual gala last week. Here's what went down.
June 17, 2024
Weeks after primary election, gay candidate Evan Low advances to general for California congressional seat
The final vote count shows Low in a tie for second with Joe Simitian, so both will be on the general election ballot, along with Sam Liccardo. The primary was held March 5.
April 6, 2024
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.
March 24, 2023
Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
June 5, 2025
Incoming LGBTQ+ members of Congress celebrated on the night before officially taking office
Here's what Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson have to say about what they are up against in the House.
January 3, 2025
Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024
As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.
November 1, 2024
Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win
She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.
August 8, 2024
LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races
There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.
March 7, 2024
Dionne Warwick to perform at National Pride Gala, joining other big names
The EqualityPAC fundraiser will be held on June 4 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
May 28, 2025
Bianca Del Rio will emcee Equality PAC’s National Pride Gala during WorldPride D.C. (exclusive)
The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner will play host to Washington, D.C.’s political class during the year’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration.
February 20, 2025
Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee
Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.
December 17, 2024
Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser
The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.
September 16, 2024
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups excited about vice presidential pick Tim Walz’s 'proven record'
The former congressman and current Minnesota governor has been a longtime ally to LGBTQ+ people.
August 6, 2024
Inside the plan to double the number of LGBTQ+ members of Congress (exclusive)
Democratic U.S. Reps. Mark Takano and Ritchie Torres discuss their fundraising prowess in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.
May 21, 2024
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Welcome LGBTQ+ Groups' Endorsements
They have received the endorsements of the Human Rights Campaign's political action committee, Equality PAC, and the National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund.
October 10, 2023