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How bathroom bans on federal property would impact trans Americans

A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?

GOP Legislator Guilty of Soliciting Bathroom Sex

After a short deliberation Friday, Florida state representative Bob Allen was found guilty of soliciting oral sex in a public bathroom.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

Tennessee Governor Signs Felony Drag Show Bill, Bans Gender-Affirming Care

The legislation signed by GOP Gov. Bill Lee restricts drag performances and prohibits certain gender-affirming care.

Tennessee Republicans pass bill allowing marriage discrimination toward same-sex couples

Despite marriage equality being the law of the land with significant support, the GOP continues to try to legislate LGBTQ+ people out of society.

New Ad Blasts Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' Bill

The ad is part of a pair from Equality Florida's campaign against GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ legislative agenda. 

Antigay Group Helps Strip LGBTQ, Race From Indiana Hate Crimes Bill

Republicans and the American Family Association worked to remove the specific groups from the proposed legislation, but the GOP governor voices opposition to the change.

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Lawmaker Hires Man Who Wants to Execute Parents Who Take Kids to Drag

Jake Neidert, GOP state Rep. Tony Tinderholt's new legislative director, has had his Twitter account suspended since he tweeted those comments.

House Democrats Support Gaetz’s Motion to Remove McCarthy as Speaker

In a “Dear Colleague” letter, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader, announced his party’s support for the motion to vacate the chair.

Kevin McCarthy Ousted from Speakership in Historic Vote, GOP Fractured

McCarthy’s fall from grace exposes the Republican Party's internal turmoil and leaves the House with an uncertain future.

Ariz. Republicans Target Cindy McCain for Biden, LGBTQ+ Rights Support

The Maricopa County Republicans will vote on censuring John McCain's widow later this month.

Log Cabin Logs Legislative Win on Safe Schools Bill in New York

Log Cabin Republicans scored a coup last week when the Republican majority in the New York State senate introduced the Safe Schools for All Students Act, which would protect kids from being bullied in public schools because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Jeff Cook, legislative adviser for Log Cabin, said it was historic to have transgender people included in what is known in Albany parlance as a "rules bill" -- a bill introduced by the majority that is automatically understood to have the assent of the majority leader. "It is the first rules bill that we know of that includes gender identity and expression in New York State," Cook said.

Texas Lawmaker Proposes Tax Break for Straight Couples Only

Republicans want to give money to straight couples with four or more kids — no gays allowed.

DADT In GOP Hands

W.V. Senate Overwhelmingly Kills Antigay Bill

The Republican-controlled Senate votes down the proposed "religious discrimination" bill by a wide margin.

The Gay Goodfellas

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

The Gay Goodfellas

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

President Biden and First Lady to punctuate Pride Month with attendance at LGBTQ+ fundraiser in New York City

Joe and Jill Biden will attend the 25th annual LGBTQ+ Leadership Council Gala during Pride Month.