House Democrats Introduce Gender-Neutral Laws Bill
The legislation seeks to removed gendered language from the U.S. Code.
July 25, 2023
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Nyle DiMarco on the Equality Act: 'We're Tiptoeing on American Soil'
The model and activist lays out why the Equality Act must become law.
May 18, 2019
Gay Lawmaker Threatened, Called Pedophile Over Sex Offender Bill
California Sen. Scott Wiener's bill would equalize how the law treats various sex acts, but he's being called a criminal for it.
September 3, 2020
Lindsey Graham and other Republicans spew transphobic language while questioning judicial nominee
Graham and Ted Cruz went after a nominee who once served in Congress as a Democrat and supported the pro-LGBTQ+ rights Equality Act.
September 26, 2024
How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself
The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.
August 7, 2024
What the Equality Act Means for LGBTQ Americans
The federal legislation introduced today would go far to protect your rights and liberties.
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March 13, 2019
Rights Groups, Elected Officials Applaud Respect for Marriage Act
Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.
December 13, 2022
Right-Wingers Horrified as Equality Act Passes House
They're still making false claims that the legislation will destroy religious freedom and women's rights.
May 18, 2019
LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll
The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.
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July 21, 2015
The Democratic House Must Prioritize the Equality Act
Whether it passes or not, Congress needs to stand up for us.
November 8, 2018
Jim Jordan, a Far-Right MAGA Republican, Wins Nomination for Speaker of House
The Trump-endorsed lawmaker has a history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights.
October 13, 2023
Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress
Cicilline has served since 2011.
February 21, 2023
Momentum for the Equality Act Is Clear
Voters in November rebelled against Trump's xenophobia. Time to take that momentum further, Chad Griffin and Mara Keisling write.
February 4, 2019
Did the Respect for Marriage Act Displace the Equality Act?
A longtime LGBTQ+ activist contemplates whether perfection really is the enemy of progress.
January 13, 2023
Meet the Marriage Equality Trailblazers Who Joined Jill Biden at SOTU
President Joe Biden's State of the Union event included queer representation with LGBTQ+ people in the first lady's box and inclusive words in the president's speech.
February 8, 2023
Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality
The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.
January 12, 2024
Out Congressman David Cicilline: Why I Introduced the Equality Act
"The American people deserve to know who will stand up and speak out for those on the margins of society," writes the U.S. representative from Rhode Island.
May 2, 2017
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's LGBTQ+ Record: Positive With Some Exceptions
Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection. Here'a a look at her record in San Francisco and the Senate.
February 14, 2023
Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion
Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.
September 29, 2023
Op-ed: The Equality Act Is Necessary for LGBTs — and All Women
James Esseks of the ACLU says the proposed Equality Act will usher in sweeping changes for almost all minorities.
July 23, 2015
President Biden Gifts Marriage Equality Pen to Vice President Harris
The president thanked Vice President Kamala Harris for her support of the LGBTQ+ community by gifting her the pen with which he signed the landmark Respect for Marriage Act into law.
December 14, 2022