Democrats introduce bill to expand gender-affirming care access to mark Trans Day of Visibility
The bill expands medical education and access to gender-affirming care in rural communities.
MARCH 31, 2025
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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
Democrat Robert Garcia condemns ‘madman’ Donald Trump’s ‘monstrous’ response to D.C. plane crash
Instead of consoling a grieving nation, the president has tried to score political points by falsely blaming diversity efforts for the tragedy.
JANUARY 31, 2025
Incoming LGBTQ+ members of Congress celebrated on the night before officially taking office
Here's what Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson have to say about what they are up against in the House.
JANUARY 3, 2025
No, 'Morning Joe,' trans people didn’t get Trump elected
Donald Trump may have won in part based on lies Republicans spread about a vulnerable minority of Americans.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
History-making Rep. Becca Balint on finding hope in divisive times as a queer member of Congress
“I think people don’t understand the emotional and psychological toll it takes on us as openly gay members of Congress that we are in those committee hearings when people are saying horrible things about us,” Balint says.
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.
JUNE 5, 2024
Congress members denounce VA's end to gender-affirming care, demand answers
U.S. Rep. Mark Takano and others sent a pointed letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins.
MARCH 30, 2025
Over 80 House Democrats demand Trump rescind gender-affirming care ban: 'We want trans kids to live'
The letter, introduced by Rep. Becca Balint and signed by 89 House Democrats, asserts that the ban "threatens the lives and well-being of the young people who need this care, which is supported by every major medical association."
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
U.S. Rep. Becca Balint says Trump’s ‘disgusting’ plane crash press conference proves ‘he is not well’
”I have to say something,” the Vermont congresswoman said about calling attention to the president’s bizarre behavior.
JANUARY 30, 2025
LGBTQ+ Congress members cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire deal
Mark Takano, Becca Balint, Julie Johnson, and Sarah McBride have spoken about it.
JANUARY 16, 2025
The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election
There were some bright spots.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary
Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.
AUGUST 6, 2024
Out Congress members outraged as anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance
U.S. House committees approved an anti-trans sports bill and one allowing faith-based discrimination by college groups.
MARCH 21, 2024
Over 80 U.S. House members rally against Trump's anti-transgender passport policy
Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.
MARCH 17, 2025
Why queer Democrat Emily Randall says she walked out of Trump’s presidential address
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall also wondered why JD Vance stood behind the president “palms up in the air as if trying to get a crowd to rise.”
MARCH 5, 2025
There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide
In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Lesbian Congresswoman Becca Balint: I'll show Trump I'm not intimidated
That will be the message of her presence and that of her fellow Democrats at Monday's inauguration, she said in a recent commentary piece.
JANUARY 17, 2025
13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress
From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.
JANUARY 3, 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
What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?
America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024