Health officials say risk of more fatal mpox outbreak remains ‘very low’ despite public health emergency
So far, the federal government says that no cases of the newly-concerning strain have been reported in the United States.
August 15, 2024
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Gay Rep. Ritchie Torres joins bipartisan demand for investigation into Trump assassination attempt
Democrats and Republicans have called for a congressional investigation into the deadly shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
July 14, 2024
New study finds inadequate response to mpox outbreak
A similarly negative GAO report spurred out U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres to introduce legislation overhauling the federal response to future outbreaks.
April 19, 2024
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres responds to ACT UP NY’s removal of his flag from Fire Island’s Trailblazers Park
The gay Democratic U.S. congressman stood by his positions and called the protest action “regrettable.”
June 6, 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
Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)
The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.
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March 18, 2025
New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms
As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.
November 1, 2024
Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools
The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.
June 22, 2023
LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump’s joint address — including skipping it entirely
“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.
March 4, 2025
Rubén Díaz Sr., Infamous Antigay Bronx Pol, Announces Retirement
The man who has spewed vitriolic antigay, anti-abortion, and pro-stop-and-frisk rhetoric lost his bid for Congress to a gay Black man.
July 13, 2020
How Much Will Rep.-Elect George Santos Earn in Congress?
Santos wildly embellished his income, which will reach well into the six-figures if he actually takes office.
December 28, 2022
Lesbian Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig launches historic U.S. Senate bid
She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.
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April 30, 2025
House Democrats Introduce Transgender Bill of Rights
The prominent Democratic members of Congress say it's time to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, particularly of transgender people.
June 30, 2022
Dionne Warwick to perform at National Pride Gala, joining other big names
The EqualityPAC fundraiser will be held on June 4 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
May 28, 2025
Gay U.S. Rep Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee
Democrats voted to make the California congressman the ranking member on the Republican-led investigative committee.
June 24, 2025
New York’s Ritchie Torres donates to Andry Hernández Romero fund demanding freedom for gay asylum-seeker
The Democratic congressman is using his influence and bank account to call attention to the Venezuelan makeup artist disappeared by Trump to a mega prison in El Salvador.
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June 11, 2025
Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers
“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
June 30, 2025
Democrats celebrate LGBTQ+ gains & promise to stand up for trans rights after rough election
“Queer people, trans people, people of color are waking up today feeling in danger,” U.S. Rep. Becca Balint said. “We need to have a full-throated declaration that we are going to be there with them.”
November 8, 2024
Democrats Push for Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.
June 14, 2023
Rep. Ritchie Torres to Introduce Resolution Censuring Rep. George Santos
Censure doesn’t remove a member of Congress from office, but it stays on the member’s permanent record.
July 17, 2023
New York Rep. Maloney Demands Answers on Monkeypox Response
The congresswoman wants to know what's being done to ensure that the LGBTQ+ community doesn't bear the full burden of the MPV outbreak.
July 21, 2022