House Democrats Discuss Trans Rights at Emergency Roundtable
The panel discussed the Republican onslaught of attacks against the transgender community.
July 31, 2023
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U.S. House Members Form First Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus
U.S. representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) announced today the formation of the LGBT Equality Caucus. The 52-member bipartisan group, which includes two Republicans, marks the nation's first congressional caucus with the express purpose of advancing equal rights for LGBT people, repealing discriminatory laws and educating lawmakers on gay issues. Baldwin and Frank, both openly gay, cochair the caucus.
June 5, 2008
Rep. Bonamici: LGBTQ+ Seniors and Youth Most Imperiled by GOP
The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.
July 28, 2023
John Boehner: 'No Way' ENDA Will Pass This Year
The House speaker drew a hard line on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in a first-time meeting with the LGBT Equality Caucus.
January 30, 2014
Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People
Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.
September 28, 2023
House Republicans are 'obsessed' with attacking LGBTQ+ people, say Democratic lawmakers
GOP lawmakers should lay off the assault on LGBTQ+ rights, the Congressional Equality Caucus says in a new report.
February 12, 2024
Out Congress members outraged as anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance
U.S. House committees approved an anti-trans sports bill and one allowing faith-based discrimination by college groups.
March 21, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson Roundly Condemned by LGBTQ+ Groups, Biden Campaign, and Democrats
There's much backlash to the election of U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, a homophobe, transphobe, and election denier as speaker of the House.
October 25, 2023
Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.
June 5, 2024
Ileana Ros Lehtinen Becomes First Republican to Sponsor DOMA Repeal
DOMA Repeal Gets Its First Republican Cosponsor
September 23, 2011
Voters Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Amendments to Defense Bill: Poll
Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.
July 25, 2023
Congress Steps Up to Address Trans Violence
Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus announced they will form a Transgender Equality Task Force to end bias-motivated violence against trans people.
November 13, 2015
U.S. Reps. Introduce Resolution Recognizing Trans Day of Remembrance
"Violence against transgender Americans, particularly Black and Brown [trans] women, has become a national epidemic and we cannot allow ourselves to turn a blind eye towards this gross injustice."
November 19, 2021
The U.S. House Passes Anti-Transgender Sports Bill
The Senate is unlikely to bring the legislation to a vote.
April 20, 2023
The Pinking of Capitol Hill
The formation of an LGBT affinity group at the SEC and an LGBT congressional caucus presage a warmer atmosphere for gays in Washington.
July 2, 2008
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.
August 16, 2012
House Republican Has Last-Ditch Idea for Voting on ENDA
As some in Congress attempt one last effort to vote on ENDA before the end of the term, a conservative lobbying group says it's one of the biggest 'threats' of the session.
November 13, 2014
Rep. Sharice Davids: Fighting for LGBTQ+, Native People in Congress
The first out Native American to serve in Congress talks about the Equality Act, her partner, and working with Biden.
June 22, 2021
Five Reasons Jared Polis Won Reelection by a Landslide
Democrat and out gay father Jared Polis easily won his bid for a third term representing Colorado's second congressional district.
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November 2, 2012
LIVE: 2024 presidential election
Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.
August 19, 2024