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Who Is U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin?

Manchin has been one of the most conservative Democrats in the Senate, with a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues.

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Reelection, Leaving West Virginia Seat Up for Grabs

The conservative Democrat announced his retirement from the Senate, sparking speculation about the future political landscape and a potential third-party presidential run.

Senator Joe Manchin: A Sign of the Times

Senator Joe Manchin's support for ENDA marks a tipping point on the progress of LGBT rights.

Sen. Joe Manchin Is Out to Destroy Democracy, LGBTQ+ Rights

He's a reincarnation of another West Virginia senator who held back progress.

Susan Collins, Joe Manchin Vote for Anti-Trans Language in COVID Bill

The amendment failed, but it received the votes of supposed Republican ally Collins and conservative Democrat Manchin.

Lone Senate Dem Will Not Support Equality Act Because It Protects Trans Youth

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he cannot support the historic Equality Act because it protects transgender youth in schools. 

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.

Which Lone Democratic Senator Isn't Attached to the Federal Marriage Bill?

Is it possible for the last Senate Democrat to flip his stance on marriage equality?

Democrats Under 'Tyranny of Kyrsten Sinema,' Gay Lawmaker Says

The bisexual senator is being criticized for blocking progressive legislation -- but she may be ready to negotiate on some of it.

3 to Go: Another Senate Democrat Is For Marriage Equality

With a change of heart by one South Dakota senator, there are now three Democrats in the Senate who oppose marriage equality.

How Bisexual Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Is Endangering LGBTQ+ Rights

The senator from Arizona's politics could get in the way of the national bill that would protect LGBTQ+ communities from discrimination in housing, the workplace, and more. 

Anti-Trans Incident Costs Principal His Job, But He Wants It Back

A transgender student in West Virginia said the administrator challenged him to use a urinal to prove he was male.

Will Kyrsten Sinema Side With Donald Trump on Impeachment?

The bisexual senator's position suddenly has Washington analysts curious.

Sinema Endorses Biden Spending Bill - Will Other Changes Follow?

The out Arizona senator had been the only Democrat not behind a bill on energy and health care, but she's still standing in the way of some pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Equality Act Reintroduced in U.S. House; Vote Next Week

The bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationwide in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.

Senators Donnelly, Heitkamp Endorse Marriage Equality

Their moves leave just four Senate Dems on the other side.

North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan Backs Marriage Equality

Hagan's statement today leaves only nine Democratic U.S. senators who have not endorsed same-sex marriage rights.