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Queer Congresswoman Emily Randall opens office bathroom to everyone in defiance of anti-trans Capitol rules

“All are welcome to use our restroom regardless of gender identity or expression, political ideology, or shoe size,” U.S. Rep. Emily Randall said.

Naked AIDS Activists Protest at Boehner Office

The activists, with slogans painted on their bodies, were objecting to proposed cuts to AIDS programs.

Lying Rep.-elect Santos Arrives on Capitol Hill, Tries To Avoid Media

The elected out Republican from New York ran away from reporters asking questions.

Rep. Marie Newman on Her Victory Against Marjorie Taylor Greene

"When bullies know that they are wrong, they dig in, then they act like the victim, and then they dig in even further."

Drag Queen Pissi Myles Crashes Trump Impeachment Inquiry

But what was she doing there?

Nancy Mace's transphobic, slur-filled video posts remain up on Instagram

LGBTQ+ groups say the Republican lawmaker's videos violate the social media company's community standards.

Trump’s anti-trans agenda takes center stage at planned 'Detrans Awareness Day' events

Republicans rally in D.C. to amplify anti-trans voices and push gender-affirming care bans.

The World According to Nancy Pelosi

Read our 2012 interview with the House's powerhouse.

Gay lawmaker Robert Garcia hosted Free Comic Book Day on Capitol Hill

California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia shared his love of comic books with anyone who wanted to stop by his office.

Is the U.S. government turning back to the 'Fellow Travelers' era for LGBTQ+ people?

Opinion: Trump is reviving an era of snitching on “homosexuals and deviants.” Trust me, you don’t want to meet dates in dark theaters again, writes John Casey.

Sarah McBride opens up about her darkest day in Congress (exclusive)

“The high of orientation was met with probably the deepest low of my life outside of losing my husband to cancer," the first trans member of Congress told The Advocate in an exclusive interview.