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GOP Lawmaker Calls Teenage Senate Pages 'Little Sh*ts'

He screamed “f**k” and “sh*t” continually as he went on a tirade against the 16 and 17-year-old kids.

Sen. Chuck Schumer's Lesbian Daughter and Her Wife Welcome Son

Alison Schumer and Elizabeth Weiland have a son, Henry.

Dems Call for Delay of Kavanaugh Vote; GOP Resists

Democrats say the case for delay is even stronger now that the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has come forward.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

On 'SNL,' Graham, McConnell, Collins Thank 'Male God' for Kavanaugh

GOP senators are depicted as elderly beer-guzzling bros relishing their victory at the expense of everyone but straight, white men. Sounds right.

Glenn Magpantay Is One of the Most Powerful Asian American Gay Men in the Nation

Now advising President Biden and Congress, Magpantay is helping America live up to its promise.

U.S. Capitol Police Investigating Video of 2 Men Having Sex in Senate Hearing Room

Authorities are investigating reports of a senate staffer filming himself having sex in an historic Senate hearing room on Capitol grounds.

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Sinema Endorses Biden Spending Bill - Will Other Changes Follow?

The out Arizona senator had been the only Democrat not behind a bill on energy and health care, but she's still standing in the way of some pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Op-ed: No Pass for Attending the National Prayer Breakfast

When can we stop pretending that the National Prayer Breakfast is one big bipartisan display of respect for religious diversity and tolerance?

Out Rep. Mark Pocan, other Dems join call for Biden to drop out

Pocan, the head of the Congressional Equality Caucus, is saying it's time for a new generation of leaders.

Harry Reid: Trump Should Rescind 'White Supremacist' Appointment

Reid delivered a speech from the Senate floor asking Trump to remove Steve Bannon as his chief strategist.

On Neil Gorsuch's Trump Critique, President Blames Messenger

Trump accuses Sen. Richard Blumenthal of misrepresenting the Supreme Court nominee's concerns.

LGBTQ+ Visitor Center to Open at Stonewall National Monument

The center is to open in the summer of 2024 and will be the first LGBTQ-specific visitor center at a National Park Service site.

It's Not Only the Left Taking Lessons From January 6, Trump Is Too

Expect Republicans to put forward extreme, anti-LGBTQ+ candidates who would gleefully subvert an election or allow an insurrection.

Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee No Friend to Workers

Andy Puzder, who heads the parent company of Carl's Jr., is a critic of business regulations and opposes a major increase in the minimum wage.

Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

Meghan McCain's Husband: Seth Meyers 'Gargled Lorne Michaels' Balls'

McCain's husband, Ben Domenech, fired a conservative writer earlier this year for homophobic tweets, then threw antigay slurs at Meyers. 

HRC Leader Critiqued for Cuomo Ties But Says Governor Should Resign

Alphonso David had been the New York governor's lawyer before joining the Human Rights Campaign and was involved in the response to sexual harassment accusations.

Harris's campaign says Donald Trump is 'not up to the job' after transphobic Al Smith Dinner monologue

The former president clearly did not understand the assignment, while Vice President Kamala Harris did.

Rand Paul Greets Biden Nominee Rachel Levine With Anti-Trans Rant

As a Senate committee considered Levine's nomination for assistant health secretary, Paul offered transphobic lies about gender-affirming health care.