California bill introduced to seal adults' gender transition documents
The legislation would protect transgender people's privacy and prevent harassment at a time when they're being "viciously targeted," says state Sen. Scott Wiener.
January 9, 2025
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George Santos wins sentencing delay in fraud case, but less than he asked for
The disgraced gay ex-congressman said he needed more time to make money from his podcast to pay the fines he owes. He wanted a delay until August, but a judge granted it just until April.
January 8, 2025
Watch Kamala Harris keep her cool on a day of contrasts at U.S. Senate with warm moments and not-so-warm ones
As she swore in U.S. senators, the vice president experienced delightful and utterly disrespectful interactions with members of Congress.
January 8, 2025
Incoming LGBTQ+ members of Congress celebrated on the night before officially taking office
Here's what Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson have to say about what they are up against in the House.
January 3, 2025
Pete Buttigieg remembers warmth and kindness of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
The Carters were "extraordinarily gracious and kind" to the Buttigieg and his husband, the Transportation secretary writes on Instagram.
December 30, 2024
Gender studies pioneer Judith Butler: Trans women won't erase cis women
And by the way, Donald Trump is a misogynist, says the distinguished scholar.
December 27, 2024
Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate
Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.
December 26, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being outed
“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.
December 23, 2024
Matt Gaetz can 'f**k off' for alleging Wisconsin shooter was transgender, gay Rep. Mark Pocan says
Gaetz contributed to the baseless right-wing buzz around the school shooting in Pocan's district.
December 19, 2024
Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill
They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.
December 17, 2024
Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee
Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.
December 17, 2024
Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)
Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.
December 17, 2024
Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
December 14, 2024
BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi hospitalized during European trip
She was admitted to a hospital to treat an injury.
December 13, 2024
40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills
Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.
December 13, 2024
BREAKING: U.S. House passes defense spending bill with anti-trans provision
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would deny insurance coverage for gender-affirming care for trans children of service members.
December 11, 2024
Montana Supreme Court upholds block on gender-affirming care ban
Those who sued to challenge the ban are likely to succeed in proving it violates their privacy rights, the court ruled.
December 11, 2024
Republican senators push for 'transparency' on trans youth care studies
A doctor in California has delayed publishing her study for fear it would be misinterpreted by opponents of care for transgender youth.
December 10, 2024
Nearly 300 groups urge Congress to reject anti-trans provision in defense spending bill
"This legislation has been hijacked by Speaker Mike Johnson and anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.
December 9, 2024
Gay Trump ally Richard Grenell really, really wanted to be secretary of State. It went to Marco Rubio
There was even a plan to pay people to post favorably about him on social media, but Grenell apparently had no role in it.
December 6, 2024
Viral post saying Republicans 'have two daddies now' has MAGA hot and bothered
Recent events have bred some very strange bedfellows this year.