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Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House
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Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House

Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman
Politicians

Congressman: Nearly 'Impossible for White Guys Not Gay' to Get Appointed as Judges

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says straight white male judges have it really tough under President Biden.

Karine Jean-Pierre
Politics

7 Times White House's Karine Jean-Pierre Was a Total Badass

For Lesbian Visibility Week, we salute one of the nation's most visible lesbians, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who uses her platform to stand against bigotry.

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The 10 Gayest Accomplishments of President Joe Biden

Biden, now officially running for a second term, is the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in U.S. history.

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Marriage Equality

Tennessee May Allow Clerks to Refuse Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples

A bill passed by the House and pending in the Senate would allow anyone to refuse to solemnize a marriage that offends their conscience or religious beliefs.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
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Texas GOP Censures Congressman Over Supporting Marriage Equality

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to support the Respect for Marriage Act.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
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Texas GOP May Censure Congressman Over Support for Marriage Equality

Texas Republicans say U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has been a "poor representative" of the party.

Rep. Chris Pappas
Politicians

Out U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Marries His Boyfriend

“Vann and I are excited to share that we’re married!” Pappas announced on Twitter.

Alison Schumer, Elizabeth Weiland, and Chuck Schumer
Family

Sen. Chuck Schumer's Lesbian Daughter and Her Wife Welcome Son

Alison Schumer and Elizabeth Weiland have a son, Henry.

Gina and Heidi Nortonsmith speaking at the White House signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act in December of 2022.
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Meet the Marriage Equality Trailblazers Who Joined Jill Biden at SOTU

President Joe Biden's State of the Union event included queer representation with LGBTQ+ people in the first lady's box and inclusive words in the president's speech.