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Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers

“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.

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Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary

Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes

The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.

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Scott Bessent, gay billionaire hedge fund founder, confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent is the first out Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration.

World Economic Forum to Spotlight LGBT Rights

Megadonors Paul Singer and Dan Loeb plan to use the annual World Economic Forum to spark a discussion about LGBT rights.

HRC Directs Another $1 Million to Marriage Ballot Measures

The contributions bring the organization's investment in the four state ballot initiatives to $4.4 million.

Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers

“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.

Pro-Gay Side Winning the Money Race in Maine (By a Lot)

The coalition working to reinstate the marriage equality law has raised over $1.1 million so far, more than 25 times that of opponents, including a boost from a major Romney donor.

HRC Pushes $1 Million to Marriage Ballot Initiatives

The Human Rights Campaign announced that it is directing $1 million to be split evenly between the four states with marriage equality ballot initiatives this November.

Freedom to Marry Pours $3 Million into State Marriage Battles

The group has raised $3 million ahead of schedule to help secure costly TV buys in Maine, Minnesota, and Washington, with help from major Republican donors including Paul Singer.

'Enemies of Equality' Report Draws Liberty Counsel's Ire

Freedom for All Americans charts the interlocking relationships of anti-LGBT groups, and Liberty Counsel protests, especially against conservative LGBT rights supporter Paul Singer.

Republican Makes Big Donation to Maryland Marriage Campaign

Proposition 8 attorney and former Solicitor General Ted Olson said the "partisan veil" on marriage equality has been removed.

Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary

Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.

Marriage Equality Super PAC to Back Three House Republicans

The super PAC created by Republican donor Paul Singer, a leading marriage equality backer, will support Reps. Mary Bono Mack of California, Richard Hanna of New York and Judy Biggert of Illinois.

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes

The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.

Bank of America Exec Speaks Against Amendment One

A gay senior leader at the nation's second-largest bank stands against the constitutional amendment.

Gay Conservatives See Progress Beyond 2012 Platform

Despite backward-looking views in the Republican Party platform, gay conservatives and their allies report significant progress toward equality over the past decade.

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Scott Bessent is the first out Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration.

Megadonors Paul Singer and Dan Loeb plan to use the annual World Economic Forum to spark a discussion about LGBT rights.

The contributions bring the organization's investment in the four state ballot initiatives to $4.4 million.

“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.

The coalition working to reinstate the marriage equality law has raised over $1.1 million so far, more than 25 times that of opponents, including a boost from a major Romney donor.

The Human Rights Campaign announced that it is directing $1 million to be split evenly between the four states with marriage equality ballot initiatives this November.

The group has raised $3 million ahead of schedule to help secure costly TV buys in Maine, Minnesota, and Washington, with help from major Republican donors including Paul Singer.

Freedom for All Americans charts the interlocking relationships of anti-LGBT groups, and Liberty Counsel protests, especially against conservative LGBT rights supporter Paul Singer.

Proposition 8 attorney and former Solicitor General Ted Olson said the "partisan veil" on marriage equality has been removed.

Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.

The super PAC created by Republican donor Paul Singer, a leading marriage equality backer, will support Reps. Mary Bono Mack of California, Richard Hanna of New York and Judy Biggert of Illinois.

The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.

A gay senior leader at the nation's second-largest bank stands against the constitutional amendment.

Despite backward-looking views in the Republican Party platform, gay conservatives and their allies report significant progress toward equality over the past decade.