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$10,000 reward offered in search for trans woman Casey Taylor in Bahamas

Taylor, a Black trans activist from Chicago, was reported missing June 20.

Anti-Trans Misinformation Spewed at Senate Hearing — But It Gets Countered

The hearing was on the realities of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

U.S. Senator to Pope: Tell Cardinal to Quit Gay-Bashing

Staunch Catholic Sen. Dick Durbin is standing up for his friend, the out U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?

Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.

Senators, Twittersphere Support Embattled Gay Ambassador

With evangelicals gunning for his firing, the U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republican is embraced by U.S. representatives, who are showing their support with the hashtag, "#ImWithWally."

Will 'Gang of Eight' Democrats Fight for Gay Couples?

Whether immigration reform is inclusive of same-sex couples could rest on two Democrats from the Gang of Eight.

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The Senate It Gets Better

13 Democratic senators released their video in a morning press conference at the Capitol -- a project led by Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware.

Neil Gorsuch Appears to See Marriage, Abortion as Established Rights

In the second day of his confirmation hearings, the Supreme Court nominee suggests he wouldn't want to overturn those rulings.

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Lesbian Judge Nominated by Trump Confirmed by Senate

Mary Rowland of Illinois is the the president's first out judge appointed since he took office in January 2017.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy Reads Queer Sex Excerpts at Cringe-Worthy Senate Hearing

The 71-year-old used the words “lube” and “cock” in a sentence during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing..

Illinoisans Rally for Marriage Equality

Thousands of activists gathered at the state capitol in Springfield today to call for passage of the marriage equality bill.

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WATCH: Highlights from the Senate's ENDA Debate

Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa said ENDA's passage would make this "an uplifting week," amid comments from several senators on both sides of the aisle in support of the legislation.

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Trans Teen Stars in Equality Act Hearing, Lindsey Graham Gets Schooled

Stella Keating testified eloquently in favor of the LGBTQ+ rights bill, while Alphonso David stood up to the South Carolina senator's distortions.

Op-ed: We Are Not Gay, We Are Human

Democrats not only missed an opportunity to help on immigration reform, they missed the point, argues Kerry Eleveld.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Judicial Nominee Who Supports Trans Rights

Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.

Chuck Grassley, a Man Behaving Badly at Blasey Ford Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman was testy and repeatedly interrupted women.

Senators to IOC: Make Sure LGBTs Protected During Olympics

Twelve senators question the International Olympic Committee on its reaction to Olympics host Russia's antigay law.