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
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Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.
There were some bright spots.
The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.
The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.
Pocan, the head of the Congressional Equality Caucus, is saying it's time for a new generation of leaders.
He joins other Democrats who are concerned about the president’s ability to win against Donald Trump.
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.
The sentence was 12 months less than that requested by prosecutors, but the man will also serve 36 months of supervised release.
Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.
The act, which would outlaw anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationally, comes at a time of unprecedented state-level attacks on the community.
We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.