Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech
"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.
January 18, 2024
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Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator
Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.
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Butler, the first Black lesbian in the U.S. Senate, read an excerpt from Sister Outsider to her colleagues Thursday to make a point about the power of breaking silence.
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“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.
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A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services
The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..
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Republicans' unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks highlighted in new HRC Congressional Scorecard
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She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.
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Here are the Democrats who might be Kamala Harris's VP pick — and their LGBTQ+ records
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate soon. Here who she may choose and how they've treated the LGBTQ+ community.
August 4, 2024
Federal agents drag California U.S. senator from Kristi Noem’s Los Angeles press conference in handcuffs
Sen. Alex Padilla was just trying to ask a question.
June 12, 2025
Sarah McBride skewers GOP’s ‘utter shitshow’ at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women
The transgender lawmaker said she would not participate in GOP attempts to use her for attention.
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