James Inhofe, anti-LGBTQ+ former Republican senator, dead at 89
Inhofe, a Republican from Oklahoma, was a homophobe, transphobe, and denier of climate change.
July 9, 2024
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Conservative Senator Says Pride Parades Too Political for Troop Participation
Conservative Republican senator James Inhofe is among those objecting to the decision to allow military members to wear their uniforms in San Diego's LGBT pride parade.
July 25, 2012
GOP Sen. Wonders: Which Bathroom for Trans Troops?
Conservative Republican Senator Jim Inhofe expressed confusion about which bathroom transgender troops would use once the ban is lifted against transgender Americans serving openly in the military.
July 24, 2015
Stand-Off Ends With Apology to Gay Ambassador
How the former Republican senator responded in the late '90s to an openly gay nominee for ambassador became a sticking point among activists when his name was floated for Defense Secretary.
December 21, 2012
These 18 Republicans Urged Trump to Discriminate Against LGBTs
Will the president sign an executive order legalizing bias? The senators hope so.
April 5, 2017
Republican Lawmakers Side With Trump, Support LGBTQ Discrimination
Eight senators and 45 House members don't think the Civil Rights Act applies to you.
August 28, 2019
Target Accused of Indirectly Funding Antigay Candidate
The retail giant has thrown its funds behind both of the governors associations for Republicans and Democrats, and that's raised hackles of some.
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July 25, 2013
BREAKING: Senate Approves ENDA on Initial Vote
For the first time in U.S. history, the Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, by a bipartisan vote of 64-32, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives.
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November 7, 2013
Dem Debate's Big LGBTQ Question: Ellen DeGeneres and George W. Bush
Candidates gave a variety of answers about working across the aisle, but CNN got roasted for bringing up the question instead of more pressing matters.
October 16, 2019
Senate Republicans Introduce 'License to Discriminate' Bill
The bill could allow religious individuals, as well as organizations, to discriminate against married same-sex couples if they claim it violates their faith-based beliefs.
December 13, 2013