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What the heck is happening in D.C.? Nothing, until Trump deployed the National Guard

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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Reps. Lauren Boebert, Robert Garcia and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Gay Democratic Rep. Vows to Check Boebert & Greene on Oversight Committee

Robert Garcia, a Democrat, says that he's going to sway and sashay past his Republican colleagues to make a splash.

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Superman, Batman, and Robert Garcia: A gay Democrat’s stand against his political villains

The California congressman, who lives rent-free in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s head, opens up about his experience as a rising star who’s at the same time witnessing and standing in the way of Republicans’ worst inclinations.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparks congressional investigation

Rep. Robert Garcia is investigating why the comedian’s popular late-night show was pulled after the FCC commissioner threatened ABC over the host’s speech.

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house oversight and government reform committee

What the heck is happening in D.C.? Nothing, until Trump deployed the National Guard

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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Gay Bill Offends Souders Moral Views

House Committee Passes Partner Benefits Bill

Getting personal with Robert Garcia, who’s been leading the Democrats' release of the Epstein files

The Democratic rising star sat down with The Advocate for an interview about the Epstein files, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and co-parenting his cat after his divorce.

Gay Democratic Rep. Vows to Check Boebert & Greene on Oversight Committee

Robert Garcia, a Democrat, says that he's going to sway and sashay past his Republican colleagues to make a splash.

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Incites Fury at House Hearing

Derided for raising the price of a medication used by some with HIV, the former drug executive refused to answer questions and later insulted the committee.

Superman, Batman, and Robert Garcia: A gay Democrat’s stand against his political villains

The California congressman, who lives rent-free in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s head, opens up about his experience as a rising star who’s at the same time witnessing and standing in the way of Republicans’ worst inclinations.

AOC Grills Gilead CEO on Truvada Cost: 'People Are Dying'

The congresswoman asked why the HIV prevention drug costs nearly $2,000 in the U.S. but only $8 in Australia.

Democrat Melanie Stansbury triggers Marjorie Taylor Greene into gavel-banging meltdown at House hearing—again

The New Mexico congresswoman continues to get under the Georgia Republican's skin. “Madam Chair, calm down," she said to Greene.

Jim Obergefell Takes on 'Religious Liberty' Bill in Congressional Hearing

The First Amendment Defense Act would make second-class citizens of LGBT people and others, the marriage equality plaintiff tells a House committee.

Barney Frank Offers a Master Class in Telling Off Congress

The former congressman testified this week against the proposed First Amendment Defense Act, another assault on LGBT rights. Read Frank's glorious rebuke here.

Why Passing the ERA Is as Critical to LGBTQ+ Folks as the Equality Act

Fifty years ago today, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, which could help shore up rights for queer people along with current legislation.

House Marks Orlando Anniversary With 'Shameful' Anti-LGBT Hearing

Democrats denounced the bill as "shameful," while Republicans and right-wing activists claimed that the First Amendment Defense Act is necessary to protect the beliefs of those offended by marriage equality.

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparks congressional investigation

Rep. Robert Garcia is investigating why the comedian’s popular late-night show was pulled after the FCC commissioner threatened ABC over the host’s speech.

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Story of Right-Wing's Star Witness Is a Canard

Don't be too quick to buy former Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran's tale of religious persecution.

Rep. Elijah Cummings, LGBTQ Rights Champion, Dead at 68

The powerful Maryland congressman spoke out strongly for equality for all.

Poor records plague Bush AIDS effort

The program launched by President Bush (pictured) to fight AIDS in poor countries has often reported inaccurate numbers of people helped or been unable to verify that services have been delivered, according to government audits.

Transgender Detainees Face Challenges in Broken Immigration System

Is a government turf war over immigration detention putting transgender lives at risk?

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house oversight and government reform committee

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

The Democratic rising star sat down with The Advocate for an interview about the Epstein files, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and co-parenting his cat after his divorce.

Robert Garcia, a Democrat, says that he's going to sway and sashay past his Republican colleagues to make a splash.

Derided for raising the price of a medication used by some with HIV, the former drug executive refused to answer questions and later insulted the committee.

The California congressman, who lives rent-free in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s head, opens up about his experience as a rising star who’s at the same time witnessing and standing in the way of Republicans’ worst inclinations.

The congresswoman asked why the HIV prevention drug costs nearly $2,000 in the U.S. but only $8 in Australia.

The New Mexico congresswoman continues to get under the Georgia Republican's skin. “Madam Chair, calm down," she said to Greene.

The First Amendment Defense Act would make second-class citizens of LGBT people and others, the marriage equality plaintiff tells a House committee.

The former congressman testified this week against the proposed First Amendment Defense Act, another assault on LGBT rights. Read Frank's glorious rebuke here.

Fifty years ago today, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, which could help shore up rights for queer people along with current legislation.

Democrats denounced the bill as "shameful," while Republicans and right-wing activists claimed that the First Amendment Defense Act is necessary to protect the beliefs of those offended by marriage equality.

Rep. Robert Garcia is investigating why the comedian’s popular late-night show was pulled after the FCC commissioner threatened ABC over the host’s speech.

Don't be too quick to buy former Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran's tale of religious persecution.

The powerful Maryland congressman spoke out strongly for equality for all.

The program launched by President Bush (pictured) to fight AIDS in poor countries has often reported inaccurate numbers of people helped or been unable to verify that services have been delivered, according to government audits.

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

Is a government turf war over immigration detention putting transgender lives at risk?