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Matt Gaetz allegedly paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs: House Ethics report

Gaetz is attempting to block the release of the report.

GOP Retains Control of House, LGBT Members Reelected

The House of Representatives remains under Republican control, but all the Democratic LGBT representatives were reelected.

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WATCH: RNC Member Calls GOP 'Party of Tolerance'

Log Cabin Republicans executive director Gregory Angelo had some dire predictions for a GOP that continues to exclude and isolate gay and lesbian conservatives.

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.

Ill. GOP Chairman Ousted After Backing Marriage Equality

Pat Brady's fate was sealed after he pushed for marriage equality earlier this year.

Gay Pa. Rep. Brian Sims Blasts GOP for Hiding COVID-19 Exposures

The Pennsylvania lawmaker said Republicans "were testing positive" while failing to notify Democrats.

 

House Republicans Spew Transphobia in Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care

At one point a Republican equated gender-affirming care for kids to giving them ice cream for every meal.

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GOP Chair in Illinois Urges Support for Marriage Equality

Republican Party chairman Pat Brady says it's time to support the cause.

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Gay Rep. Robert Garcia condemns GOP’s ‘shameful’ targeting of first trans member of Congress Sarah McBride

“Why [are we] focusing on singling out one member — one new member, a freshman member of this body now,” Garcia asked.

Another Republican Backs Off Marriage Opposition

Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson has become the latest member of the GOP to see the writing on the wall in the party's refusal to accept marriage equality.

Republicans call for Colorado GOP chair to resign after abhorrent Pride Month email

"The time has come for us to say we have had enough," the Jefferson County GOP said in a statement.

Op-ed: We're Here, We're Republican, Get Used to It

The Log Cabin Republicans' interim leader says his organization is ready to roll up their shirt sleeves and get the job done.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

Illinois GOP Tosses Antigay Committee Members

Six of seven state Republican committee members who blasted the former GOP chairman for endorsing marriage equality are handed pink slips.

A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians

Conservative Timothy Simmons tried (and failed) to get his Virginia district to turn on a queer student's moving art piece about religious trauma.

Republicans Worried About Trans Service Members in Showers

That's one of several objections raised by GOP House members who want to reinstate the ban on trans troops.

Texas Republicans Introduce 17 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Members of the Texas GOP wasted no time introducing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on the first day submissions for the next legislative session were accepted.