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Republicans Are Still Running Transphobic, Homophobic Ads on TV

They are part of a well-funded and targeted campaign against LGBTQ+ congressional candidates.

Two Black Gay Politicians Poised To Make Congressional History

Ritchie Torres and Mondaire Jones have all but won their primaries, and Samuel Nemir Olivares has as well in his local election.

These 48 Lawmakers Want to Legalize LGBTQ+ Discrimination

And here's how to contact them.

The Equality Act Passed the House. Here's What Happens Next

There are major hurdles ahead for passing this historic legislation.

BREAKING: House Passes Equality Act in Historic Vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s promise to bring the Equality Act to a full vote came through on Friday

The House Just Passed Protections for Trans Prisoners

Will they pass the Senate, too?

Samira Wiley’s Dad Urged Congress to Pass LGBTQ+ Protections

Dennis Wiley said that Congress had the power to make a country “free of bigotry.”

Republicans Are Using Transphobia to Sabotage the Equality Act

One of the biggest fights within feminism and the LGBTQ+ communities has handed a playbook right to anti-transgender Republicans

This Politician Teared Up Talking About Her Gender Nonconforming Child

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) brought up her child during discussions of the Equality Act

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Tax Rate (on the Rich) Is Barely Radical

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s proposed tax rate to pay for the Green New Deal is more practical than radical.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Valentina Stan

The newly sworn-in congresswoman loved her Eartha Kitt.

The Rainbow Wave Has Arrived

Tuesday's midterms saw more than 100 LGBTQ candidates elected.

Tammy Baldwin Wins Reelection Against Anti-LGBTQ Opponent

Openly gay US Representative Mark Pocan also won in Wisconsin.

Colombia Elected Two LGBTQ+ Lawmakers Into Congress

“Again, thank you with my heart with those who trusted me with their voice and their vote.”

 

LGBT Flag Torn Down and Stomped Outside Congressman’s Office

“To all our brothers and sisters, who endure through these hateful acts, we stand with you.”

Quote of the Day: Maine Congressman Mike Michaud Comes Out

'Yes, I am. But why should it matter?'