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Marjorie Taylor Greene Ousted From House Freedom Caucus

The far-right faction in the House of Representatives kicked out the firebrand Georgia congresswoman after she argued with Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Fighting back against MAGA’s attacks on equality

As the Republican-led House focuses on passing anti-LGBTQI+ measures, members of the Congressional Equality Caucus remain vigilant in advocating for equality.

The Anti-LGBT Pols Who Could Replace Paul Ryan as GOP Leader

Speaker of the House Ryan says he won't seek reelection, leading to speculation about who'll be the next House Republican leader. 

Montana Republicans Attempt to Censure Trans Lawmaker for 'Blood on Your Hands' Remark

Rep. Zooey Zephyr made the comment as legislators debated amendments to a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans minors.

House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills

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

Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.

Fury, Condemnation as House Debate Begins on Anti-Trans Sports Bill

A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.

Montana House to Vote on Punishing Transgender Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr

Republican leadership have silenced the lawmaker after she stood up for gender-affirming health care.

Former UFC Champ Says Rep. Jim Jordan Knew About Ohio State Sex Abuse

Jordan must have "dementa" to claim he didn't know, says Mark Coleman.

House Candidate Gets Heat for Supporter's Racist, Anti-LGBTQ+ Video

The video, calling racial minorities "the devil" and LGBTQ+ people "queers," has become an issue in a Virginia GOP primary.

How 11 Competitive AG Races Could Shape LGBTQ+, Abortion Rights

Republican attorneys general have been at the forefront of legal battles with President Joe Biden's administration.

Ileana Ros Lehtinen Becomes First Republican to Sponsor DOMA Repeal

DOMA Repeal Gets Its First Republican Cosponsor

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.

A Conservative Democrat Finally Supports the Equality Act

Dan Lipinski was the only Democratic congressman who didn't co-sponsor the legislation. 

Congressional Right-Wingers Urge Trump to Repeal Key LGBT Protections

These include federal regulations affecting education and health care.

Speaker Candidate Paul Ryan Is a Pro-LGBT 'Trojan Horse'?

A right-wing leader thinks the antigay Rep. Paul Ryan shouldn't be the next House speaker because he's a 'Trojan horse' for the 'homosexual lobby.' 

This Congressman Says GOP Is Too Gay-Friendly

New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett is challenging his party's leadership over fundraising for gay candidates.

Historic Failure: GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy Loses 1st Speaker Vote

A vote for the next Speaker of the House hasn't failed the first round in a century.

Trans representative-elect Sarah McBride hits back on blaming transgender people for Harris defeat

Representative-elect McBride stated in response to the question on trans people and Democratic losses, "The party that was focused on culture wars and trans people was the Republican Party."

Trio of Pro-LGBTQ+ Politicians Likely to Head Democrats in House

Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar have announced their bids for the top three positions.

Hakeem Jeffries Becomes 1st Black Lawmaker to Lead a Party in Congress

House Democrats picked Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday.