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Senator Scott Wiener served a sexy leather daddy look at Folsom Street Fair AGAIN

The gays and conservatives are in a total spiral over the out politician's lewk — but for VERY different reasons.

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.

Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.

California Senator Launches Bold Plan to End HIV, STIs

A proposed bill spearheaded by out politician Scott Wiener could serve as a blueprint for the nation.

California Senate OK's Wide-Ranging Protections for Transgender Students

The measure, the first of its kind in the nation, now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature.

California Senate Approves May 22 as Harvey Milk Day

The California state senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would declare May 22 "Harvey Milk Day," observing the birthday of the openly gay San Francisco city supervisor who was assassinated nearly 30 years ago. The 22-13 vote in favor of the designation, which would create a "day of significance" rather than a state holiday, was along party lines.

California senate OK's same-sex marriage bill

By a strong 22-15 vote, the California senate on Friday sent a marriage equality bill to the desk of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who pledged this year that he would veto such legislation. The bill passed the state assembly in June with one vote to spare.

California senate passes measure to include LGBT history in school curriculum

The California senate passed a bill Thursday that would make the historical contributions of LGBT Americans part of the public-school curriculum in the state.

Who Is Laphonza Butler, California's New, History-Making U.S. Senator?

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

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. 

California Senate Passes Bill to Keep Trump Off 2020 Primary Ballot

State law would now require candidates to release five years of tax returns to appear. President Trump has yet to do so. 

Reps. Lee, Schiff, and Porter make their appeal for California U.S. Senate seat at LGBTQ+ forum

The three appeared at a candidates' forum organied by Equality California Saturday and showed support for LGBTQ+ equality across the board.

California Democrats Seek to Factor Support for Gender Identity Into Custody Decisions

The California Senate approved a bill to this effect Wednesday.

Victory Fund Asks Gov. Newsom to Appoint LGBTQ+ Replacement for Harris

There has never been an out LGBTQ+ senator from California.

Watch Kamala Harris Announce Her Run for the Presidency

The California senator chose Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to make it official.