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How Anti-LGBTQ+ Is Newly Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson? Very.

Johnson has voted against major LGBTQ+ rights bills, led an anti-transgender hearing, and called LGBTQ+ people a "deviant group."

GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

Humble ‘first millennial’ Jimmy Carter honored with glorious, funny state funeral

The Advocate reports from inside Washington National Cathedral for the 39th president’s state funeral.

'Welcome to our annual convening of the gay Mafia': Equality PAC celebrates 10 years

The political fundraising organization promotes LGBTQ+ elected officials and held its annual gala last week. Here's what went down.

House Republican ‘Terrorists’ Target LGBTQ+ Community Center Funding in ‘Unprecedented’ Move

Democrats in the House of Representatives are livid and have called out their GOP colleagues.

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Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it

She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.

Respect for Marriage Act Introduced to Protect Marriage Equality

U.S. senators and representatives introduced the bill Monday, and it will likely come to a vote in the House this week.

Hakeem Jeffries Becomes 1st Black Lawmaker to Lead a Party in Congress

House Democrats picked Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday.

Congressional GOP begins assault on trans people and Rep. Sarah McBride as Democrats dither

While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.


Kevin McCarthy Ousted from Speakership in Historic Vote, GOP Fractured

McCarthy’s fall from grace exposes the Republican Party's internal turmoil and leaves the House with an uncertain future.

Kevin McCarthy Racks Up Historic 11th Loss for House Speaker

The hard right keeps digging in against him.

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Joe Biden bows out of 2024 presidential election, endorses Kamala Harris

After weeks of intense pressure, the president said he will not seek a second term.

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Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House

Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.  

Dianne Feinstein Remembered by Political Leaders as a 'Titan' in the U.S. Senate

The nation mourns a trailblazer in politics, advocate for women’s rights, and champion for LGBTQ+ equality.

House Democrats Support Gaetz’s Motion to Remove McCarthy as Speaker

In a “Dear Colleague” letter, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader, announced his party’s support for the motion to vacate the chair.

Nancy Pelosi on who will win, Mike Johnson’s threat to ax Obamacare, and the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ hate

Pelosi also said that the sentence her husband’s attacker received was a “very, very good decision,” but that the family continues to suffer from the horrible incident.

Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the House on 15th Vote

Although McCarthy's a solidly conservative Republican, he'd been opposed by the far-right wing of his party.

'Clean Up Your House,' Democrats Tell GOP Leadership After Santos Saga

Now that the lying congressman from New York is seated, there's not much that can be done to get him to go if he refuses -- aside from an act of Congress.

Republican calls Haitians 'wild' 'gangsters' from 'nastiest country in the Western Hemisphere' in racist post

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins actually tweeted the bigoted remarks from his official government account.

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Democrats Demand That Biden, Leaders Reject Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders in Any Funding Bill

Amid a looming government shutdown, over 160 lawmakers advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in 2024 appropriations discussions.