Congress has always been hostile to women trying to use the bathroom
Nancy Mace’s proposal to cut bathroom access for trans women in the Capitol is the latest in the building’s long history of excluding women lawmakers.
November 19, 2024
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Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill
She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.
November 1, 2024
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
Meet the first woman and first out queer mayor of Vermont's largest city
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was previously a state representative, said that "when you have marginalized people at the table, decisions change because you remember humanity matters."
March 7, 2024
Kyrsten Sinema, first out bisexual U.S. senator, won't run for reelection
The Arizona senator has been much criticized by progressives. Now, she's decided to step aside this November.
March 5, 2024
Superman, Batman, and Robert Garcia: A gay Democrat’s stand against his political villains
The California congressman, who lives rent-free in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s head, opens up about his experience as a rising star who’s at the same time witnessing and standing in the way of Republicans’ worst inclinations.
February 16, 2024
Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime
The congressional staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in the room may have violated policy but committed no crime, according to Capitol Police.
February 1, 2024
Lesbian Toni Atkins announces run for California governor in 2026
Atkins enters a crowded field seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
January 19, 2024
Man Who Attacked Lesbian Lawmaker Angie Craig Gets 27-Month Prison Sentence
The sentence was 12 months less than that requested by prosecutors, but the man will also serve 36 months of supervised release.
November 21, 2023
New Jersey Elects First LGBTQ+ Woman Legislator
Luanne Peterpaul, a lesbian, won a seat in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
November 8, 2023
Gay Jewish Lawmaker's Apartment Targeted With Anti-Semitic Graffiti
Maryland Delegate Joe Vogel’s vandalized residence reflects a grim ripple effect as experts warn of escalating inter-community conflicts with the ongoing Middle East turmoil.
October 20, 2023
Lauren Boebert Under Fire for Horrifying Transphobic Comments About Pentagon Official
Boebert's Democratic colleagues were quick to come to the official's defense.
September 28, 2023
Who Is Joseph Ziegler, the Gay IRS Whistleblower in Hunter Biden Probe?
Initially, there were accusations that Ziegler, as a gay Democrat, was biased toward Biden, but now some Republicans say his identity shows he's fair and reliable in saying the IRS was hampered in the investigation.
July 19, 2023
Kyrsten Sinema Slams Democrats as 'Old Dudes ... Eating Jell-O'
Sen. Sinema, once a Democrat but now an independent, has been ridiculing Democrats in front of Republican audiences.
March 23, 2023