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Democratic senators denounce plan to cut LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline

“While we strongly disagree with the many actions taken by the Trump Administration targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, we believe that suicide prevention should be a nonpartisan issue," the Democratic senators wrote.

Senate Republicans deflect Democrats’ tough Pete Hegseth questions by making transgender people a joke

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense deflected most of the substantive questions he was asked.

Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?

Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.

Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Bipartisan Senators, Reps Introduce Bill to Block Trans Ban

The legislation would circumvent Trump's ban on transgender service members, which SCOTUS allowed to go into effect.

Kamala Harris Emphasizes Diversity, Confronting Global Challenges at Historic West Point Graduation

The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.

Bipartisan Effort Calls on Congress to Investigate Russian Election Hack

Democrats and Republicans are coming together to intiate an inquiry into Russia's cyberattacks.

Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk

The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.

Did Susan Collins Just Stab Us in the Back?

The moderate Maine senator is loudly endorsing noted homophobe and alleged racist Jeff Sessions for attorney general.

Senate: ENDA Gains 51st Cosponsor

ENDA now has more cosponsors than 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal legislation had in 2010.

Military officers no longer exempt from Capitol Hill politics

A Democratic challenge to Gen. Peter Pace indicates that uniformed officers no longer are exempt from the partisan fire on Capitol Hill once reserved for civilian policymakers.

Judge: 'New' Trans Military Ban Is Same as the Old Ban

Because of this, a lawsuit challenging the ban can go forward, Judge Marsha Pechman rules.

89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive

Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.

LGBTQ Champion Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Race

Having been one of the first senators to publicly support marriage equality in 2009 and gone on to fight for trans troops, Gillibrand has vowed to keep advocating for equality. 

More From Pols, Activists on Obama Marriage Statement

Obama's announcement is the topic of the day.

Pete Buttigieg: Trump Cabinet's use of Signal app for military ops is ‘highest level of f**kup imaginable’

The former Transportation secretary and Democratic star laid into Trump administration officials.