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A Republican mom and her transgender son open up about unconditional love and acceptance

Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen and his mother, former GOP lawmaker Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, are out to show, through their experience and optimism, how every trans child's life matters.

An Honorable Republican: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen fought for immigrants and LGBT people during her historic House career, writes Mary Ann Gomez Orta of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.

Ileana Ros Lehtinen Becomes First Republican to Sponsor DOMA Repeal

DOMA Repeal Gets Its First Republican Cosponsor

WATCH: This Fla. Republican Loves Her Trans Son

In a new video for the Human Rights Campaign, the Florida Republican urges parents to accept their transgender children. 

Big-Name Republicans File SCOTUS Brief Against Anti-LGBTQ Bias

From left: Ken Mehlman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Meg Whitman are among the signatories to a brief filed with the Supreme Court.

75 Prominent Republicans: Marriage Is Constitutional Right

Dozens of prominent Republicans including Meg Whitman, Jon Huntsman, Christine Todd Whitman, and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen support marriage equality.

These Congress Members Want to Stop Conversion Therapy at 'Boot Camps'

Reps. Adam Schiff and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen are demanding an end to the abusive, discredited practices seen at poorly regulated 'treatment centers' for so-called troubled teens.

GOP Lawmaker and Her Trans Son Speak Out

Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has never shied away from talking about her son, Rodrigo, but now they're telling their story to a national audience.

WATCH: Republican Advocates for LGBT Students

Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the first republican member of congress to support marriage equality, voiced her support for an amendment that would prohibit bullying of LGBT students in public schools.

Bill Introduced That Augments Message of 'Day of Silence'

A gay Colorado Democrat and a supportive Florida Republican are behind the measure.

House Republican Has Last-Ditch Idea for Voting on ENDA

As some in Congress attempt one last effort to vote on ENDA before the end of the term, a conservative lobbying group says it's one of the biggest 'threats' of the session.

Rob Portman Is GOP's First Senator to Back Marriage Equality

The Ohio senator, who was vetted by the Romney campaign as a potential vice president, said having a gay son changed his mind.

Calif. Congressman: I'm the 'Proud Grandpa' of Trans Grandchild

A tweeted message and picture of of a very proud Rep. Mike Honda with his young granddaughter says more than a thousand words.

GOP Lobbyist Joins Strategy to Repeal DOMA

When DOMA was being written in 1996, Lehman oversaw the execution of all the subcommittee's work, including the drafting and passage of the antigay law.

A First Step: Senate Committee Passes ENDA

The bill passed with bipartisan support Wednesday morning.

Mariela Castro Points to Progress on LGBT Rights in Cuba

At the Equality Forum in Philadelphia, she emphasized the work she and others are doing to improve conditions for LGBT people in the nation.

Congressional Support for Marriage Equality Lags That of Public

Only 34% of members clearly support equal marriage rights, compared with more than 50% of Americans in general.