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Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law Could Cost Federal Aid

Mississippi may face cuts if a federal investigation finds that their anti-LGBT law is discriminatory.

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MAGA Republicans Continue to Abuse Funding Bills to Push an Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda

"I’ve seen firsthand how Republicans are using these bills...to target marginalized communities for discrimination and exclusion," writes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.

HRC Equality Flags LGBTQ Rainbow Pride March

Politics

Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)

The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.

World

Senate Dems to Try to Pass Hate Crime Measure

Senate Democrats are trying to force President Bush to sign hate crimes legislation he has threatened to veto by attaching it to a massive bill funding the Defense Department and the Iraq war. Writing violent attacks on gays into federal hate crime laws is related to the war because both are strikes against terrorism, according to a Republican senator and other supporters of the measure.

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg opposite US Rep Lauren Boebert

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Lauren Boebert resorts to homophobia after Pete Buttigieg calls out her hypocrisy

The Colorado congresswoman used bigotry as she tried to make fun of the transportation secretary and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, for raising children.

Politics

funding bills

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.

Disputed AIDS funding bill passes House

The U.S. House agreed Thursday night to send more AIDS care money to rural areas and the South, overcoming angry opposition from big-state lawmakers who stand to lose millions.

Equality Democrats Blast Republicans' Bigoted Amendments in Funding Bills

As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.

Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law Could Cost Federal Aid

Mississippi may face cuts if a federal investigation finds that their anti-LGBT law is discriminatory.

MAGA Republicans Continue to Abuse Funding Bills to Push an Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda

"I’ve seen firsthand how Republicans are using these bills...to target marginalized communities for discrimination and exclusion," writes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.

Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People

Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.

House OK's Defense Funding Bill That Would Undo Trans Military Ban

The bill, which must be reconciled with the Senate's version, also would make it easier for LGB veterans to upgrade their discharge status.

N.C. May Lose Federal Funding for Passing Anti-LGBT Bill

The state could lose billions of dollars in federal funding for schools, highways, and housing.

Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)

The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.

George Santos Files Bill to Ban U.S. Aid to Anti-LGBTQ+ Countries

The scandal-plagued gay Republican's bill would deny funds to countries that discriminate.

Tennessee OK's Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Adoption

The bill, now signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee, lets faith-based agencies receive public funds even if they discriminate and protects them from lawsuits.

Right-Winger: Lesbians Fighting Discrimination Are Gay Bullies

Lesbians turned away by a Catholic agency that receives federal funds are "secular militants," says homophobe Bill Donohue.

Texas A&M Students Don't Want Fees to Support LGBT Center

A bill proposed in the school's senate would allow Aggies to opt out of paying a portion of the school-mandated student fees, lest those funds support the campus LGBT center.

Senate Dems to Try to Pass Hate Crime Measure

Lauren Boebert resorts to homophobia after Pete Buttigieg calls out her hypocrisy

The Colorado congresswoman used bigotry as she tried to make fun of the transportation secretary and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, for raising children.

Tenn. AG: Anti-Trans Bill Will 'Almost Certainly' Cost Millions

Opponents contend this could be the death knell for the bill, which would restrict transgender students' restroom use.

Lauren Boebert Seeks Grant From Pete Buttigieg, Even After Mocking Him

The grant of more than $30 million that she wants for a project in her district is funded by legislation she opposed.

Schumer Says Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality 'In the Coming Weeks'

(CNN) At least 10 Republicans would have to vote with all Democrats to overcome a filibuster and pass the legislation.

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funding bills

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

The U.S. House agreed Thursday night to send more AIDS care money to rural areas and the South, overcoming angry opposition from big-state lawmakers who stand to lose millions.

As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.

Mississippi may face cuts if a federal investigation finds that their anti-LGBT law is discriminatory.

"I’ve seen firsthand how Republicans are using these bills...to target marginalized communities for discrimination and exclusion," writes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.

Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.

The bill, which must be reconciled with the Senate's version, also would make it easier for LGB veterans to upgrade their discharge status.

The state could lose billions of dollars in federal funding for schools, highways, and housing.

The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.

The scandal-plagued gay Republican's bill would deny funds to countries that discriminate.

The bill, now signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee, lets faith-based agencies receive public funds even if they discriminate and protects them from lawsuits.

Lesbians turned away by a Catholic agency that receives federal funds are "secular militants," says homophobe Bill Donohue.

A bill proposed in the school's senate would allow Aggies to opt out of paying a portion of the school-mandated student fees, lest those funds support the campus LGBT center.

The Colorado congresswoman used bigotry as she tried to make fun of the transportation secretary and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, for raising children.

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.

Opponents contend this could be the death knell for the bill, which would restrict transgender students' restroom use.

The grant of more than $30 million that she wants for a project in her district is funded by legislation she opposed.

(CNN) At least 10 Republicans would have to vote with all Democrats to overcome a filibuster and pass the legislation.