Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois
The trusted former television meteorologist explained his approach to representing his constituents in an interview with The Advocate.
November 1, 2024
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks LGBTQ Housing Protections
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 would protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
May 1, 2019
Ruling on Trans Inmate's Surgery Gets Bipartisan Rebuke
A federal judge ruled that the state must provide a transgender inmate with gender-reassignment surgery, a decision both Massachusetts Senate candidates oppose.
September 12, 2012
Marriage Equality Bill Moves Forward in Senate With Bipartisan Vote
The vote isn't final passage, but it's a key step forward.
November 16, 2022
Bipartisan Senators, Reps Introduce Bill to Block Trans Ban
The legislation would circumvent Trump's ban on transgender service members, which SCOTUS allowed to go into effect.
February 7, 2019
Bipartisan Senate Duo Seeks to Block Trans Military Ban
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Susan Collins will try to block the ban through an amendment to the defense spending bill.
September 11, 2017
Bipartisan Effort Calls on Congress to Investigate Russian Election Hack
Democrats and Republicans are coming together to intiate an inquiry into Russia's cyberattacks.
December 19, 2016
N.J. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Trans Birth Certificate Bill
Two New Jersey legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at making it easier for trans individuals to update their birth certificates, less than a month after Governor Chris Christie vetoed similar legislation.
February 10, 2014
New York assembly passes same-sex marriage with bipartisan support
The Democratic-controlled New York State assembly passed Gov. Eliot Spitzer's bill to legalize same-sex marriage Tuesday night in a decisive 85-61 vote. Gay rights advocates hailed it as a victory even though the bill stands almost no chance of being voted on in the state senate, where Republicans hold a slim two-seat majority.
June 21, 2007
Sens. Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Fairness to Domestic Partners
The Democratic senator from Wisconsin and the Maine Republican are among the bipartisan sponsors in both chambers of Congress who've signed on to support the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2013.
September 19, 2013
WATCH: Republican Advocates for LGBT Students
Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the first republican member of congress to support marriage equality, voiced her support for an amendment that would prohibit bullying of LGBT students in public schools.
July 19, 2013
Gay Rep. Ritchie Torres joins bipartisan demand for investigation into Trump assassination attempt
Democrats and Republicans have called for a congressional investigation into the deadly shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
July 14, 2024
A First Step: Senate Committee Passes ENDA
The bill passed with bipartisan support Wednesday morning.
July 10, 2013
Watch This New TV Ad Attacking Trump's Trans Military Ban
The ad features a bipartisan group of leaders denouncing the ban.
March 1, 2018
Georgia Lesbian Rep Seeks to Protect State Employees
Rep. Karla Drenner's LGBT-inclusive bill on state employment has bipartisan support.
February 15, 2015
Americans Should Be Able to Marry Whoever They Choose
"Unless everyone's right to marriage is protected through bipartisan legislation, no marriage is safe."
September 6, 2022