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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.

GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

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.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Concussion After Fall, Remains Hospitalized

The Republican Senate minority leader is 81 years old.

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.

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.

Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.


Opinion: Instead of paddles and pink, Dems should have followed Rep. Al Green’s gutsy disruption

If Democrats don’t start fighting back hard, they will lose, writes John Casey.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House

Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.  

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.

Kevin McCarthy Racks Up Historic 11th Loss for House Speaker

The hard right keeps digging in against him.

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