Scroll To Top

energy commerce

Republican Dan Crenshaw Says Gender-Affirming Care Is ‘The Hill We Will Die On’

Republicans have gone all in on getting the government involved in parents’ decisions about their children.

WATCH: 4 Things We Learned from the GOP Debate

Spoiler alert: If elected, Republicans would repeal everything.

Pelosi Presses Pentagon Into Reversing Travel Ban on Baldwin's Partner

The Pentagon at first blocked Rep. Tammy Baldwin's domestic partner from traveling on a military plane with a congressional delegation on a trip to Europe, but gave in after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intervened. The Pentagon said it was merely following House rules, which do not define domestic partners as spouses. Pelosi's office countered that the Pentagon has its own rules about who can go on its planes.

AIDS bill advances despite complaints

A spending bill that would send more AIDS money to the South passed a House committee Wednesday despite opposition from some big-state lawmakers who said it shortchanged their states.

House Republicans are 'obsessed' with attacking LGBTQ+ people, say Democratic lawmakers

GOP lawmakers should lay off the assault on LGBTQ+ rights, the Congressional Equality Caucus says in a new report.

Obama Tackles HIV-AIDS Head On

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign held a conference call Thursday intended to highlight his policy prescriptions for combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic -- including increased funding for research, care, and prevention as well as developing a national HIV/AIDS strategy within the first year of his administration.

North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Governor Reportedly Joining Trump White House

Trump has pledged to "take care" of Pat McCrory, a source tells The Charlotte Observer. 

Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk

The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality

The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.

The House voted to ban TikTok. Here's what that could mean for you.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces steep hurdles to getting passed.

Rep. Sharice Davids: Fighting for LGBTQ+, Native People in Congress

The first out Native American to serve in Congress talks about the Equality Act, her partner, and working with Biden.

Will These Lawmakers Support a Trans-Inclusive ENDA?

After calling out the remaining House Democrats who haven't cosponsored ENDA, Freedom to Work is now setting its sights on five House Republicans -- including a former vice-presidential candidate.

WATCH: Surgeon General Opposes Conversion Therapy

More officials within the Obama administration are stating their support for growing efforts to ban so-called conversion therapy on minors nationwide.

Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair

Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.

The Place to Say Yes to Two Dresses or Tuxes in Texas

The Texas wedding circuit just got a little gayer, thanks to the Dallas Voice's new event, the Wedding Party and Expo.

Lesbian Super PAC Breaks Out Checkbook for Tammy Baldwin

The U.S. Senate hopeful is the first candidate to receive a nod from LPAC, the super PAC founded to help lesbians play a bigger role in politics.

First Out Gay Man Confirmed by Senate Isn't Done Speaking Out

Political trailblazer Bruce Lehman ponders how much LGBTQ rights have progressed since the Clinton era.