Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
December 14, 2024
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Pulse Site to Be Designated a National Memorial
Making the designation, through a bill passed by Congress and expected to be signed by President Biden, is "absolutely the right thing to do," says U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla.
June 10, 2021
California senate passes same-sex marriage bill
The California state senate approved a bill Friday that would allow same-sex couples to legally marry, making this the second time in two years that both houses of the California state legislature have passed a marriage equality bill, according to a press release from Equality California.
September 7, 2007
Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier
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December 22, 2020
Democrats target GOP’s Project 2025 in Milwaukee amid Republican National Convention
They highlighted the dangerous platform Republicans envision for the future of America under another term under Donald Trump.
July 22, 2024
Rustin co-writer Julian Breece to be honored for uplifting queer stories in film and television
Equality California will recognize Breece at the Los Angeles Equality Awards this week.
October 1, 2024
Rep. Barbara Lee Will Seek California U.S. Senate Seat, Sources Say
Lee, a longtime LGBTQ+ ally, is expected to seek the seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein.Â
January 11, 2023
Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.
August 6, 2021
An Emotional Biden Designates Pulse Nightclub a National Memorial
The president heralded the legislation but also noted that commemorations of tragedies bring back horrifying memories for survivors.
June 25, 2021
Joe Biden sends queer lawmakers & LGBTQ+ allies to Paris Olympics
President Joe Biden is showing LGBTQ+ allyship as elite athletes compete from France on the world’s stage.
July 24, 2024
'Rustin' co-writer was told film could 'never get made' so he made it anyway
Breece delivered an inspiring speech on the power of visibility at the Los Angeles Equality Awards.
October 8, 2024
A night they can't remember, at one of the country's most popular LGBTQ+ bars
Many maintain that The Abbey in West Hollywood is the site of the most disorienting experience of their lives.
January 18, 2024