Laura Loomer’s racist attack on Kamala Harris even upset the far-right's Marjorie Taylor Greene
The two have been feuding online over Loomer’s attack on the vice president’s Indian heritage.
September 12, 2024
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Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.
June 5, 2024
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.
January 26, 2024
Kevin McCarthy Ousted from Speakership in Historic Vote, GOP Fractured
McCarthy’s fall from grace exposes the Republican Party's internal turmoil and leaves the House with an uncertain future.
October 3, 2023
Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.
July 6, 2024
Rep. Mark Takano is latest LGBTQ+ lawmaker calling for Biden to step aside
He joins other Democrats who are concerned about the president’s ability to win against Donald Trump.
July 9, 2024
Who is Laura Loomer, the MAGA Republican too racist even for Marjorie Taylor Greene?
The right-wing extremist is exerting her influence on Donald Trump and the MAGA base.
September 13, 2024
No, Speaker Mike Johnson Is Not Nice
He may look and sound harmless, but Speaker Mike Johnson is a walking, talking threat to marginalized people.
November 6, 2023
Watching Joe Biden made me realize, sadly, that my grandfather was elderly — and human too
"The State of the Union was profound. But in due time, bad days start to outnumber the good," writes John Casey.
June 28, 2024
Hakeem Jeffries Becomes 1st Black Lawmaker to Lead a Party in Congress
House Democrats picked Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday.
November 30, 2022
Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House
Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.
January 8, 2023
Mitch McConnell Suffers Concussion After Fall, Remains Hospitalized
The Republican Senate minority leader is 81 years old.
March 9, 2023
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.
November 18, 2022
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.
October 3, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the House on 15th Vote
Although McCarthy's a solidly conservative Republican, he'd been opposed by the far-right wing of his party.
January 7, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Racks Up Historic 11th Loss for House Speaker
The hard right keeps digging in against him.
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January 5, 2023
Congressional GOP begins assault on trans people and Rep. Sarah McBride as Democrats dither
While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.
November 19, 2024
Rep. Zoe Lofgren on an 'Insurrectionist' Being Second in Line to the Presidency
The California congresswoman and January 6 committee member on the dangers posed by Jim Jordan holding the speaker's gavel.
October 17, 2023
How Anti-LGBTQ+ Is Newly Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson? Very.
Johnson has voted against major LGBTQ+ rights bills, led an anti-transgender hearing, and called LGBTQ+ people a "deviant group."
October 25, 2023
Dianne Feinstein Remembered by Political Leaders as a 'Titan' in the U.S. Senate
The nation mourns a trailblazer in politics, advocate for women’s rights, and champion for LGBTQ+ equality.
September 29, 2023
Gay Rep. Robert Garcia Explains the Homophobes Who Ran to Be Speaker
Ahead of Tuesday’s internal vote to nominate a Republican Speaker candidate, Congressman Robert Garcia highlighted contenders’ stances, spotlighting lackluster LGBTQ+ rights records.
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October 24, 2023