Senate Republicans deflect Democrats’ tough Pete Hegseth questions by making transgender people a joke
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense deflected most of the substantive questions he was asked.
January 14, 2025
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Military officers no longer exempt from Capitol Hill politics
A Democratic challenge to Gen. Peter Pace indicates that uniformed officers no longer are exempt from the partisan fire on Capitol Hill once reserved for civilian policymakers.
June 15, 2007
89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive
Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 4, 2023
More From Pols, Activists on Obama Marriage Statement
Obama's announcement is the topic of the day.
May 9, 2012
BREAKING: Senate Approves ENDA on Initial Vote
For the first time in U.S. history, the Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, by a bipartisan vote of 64-32, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives.
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November 7, 2013
Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?
Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.
July 21, 2023
Bipartisan Effort Calls on Congress to Investigate Russian Election Hack
Democrats and Republicans are coming together to intiate an inquiry into Russia's cyberattacks.
December 19, 2016
Did Susan Collins Just Stab Us in the Back?
The moderate Maine senator is loudly endorsing noted homophobe and alleged racist Jeff Sessions for attorney general.
January 9, 2017
Christian Coalition 2.0 Hits Florida
Ralph Reed formalized plans last week to open an affiliate of his new Faith and Freedom Coalition in Florida.
October 2, 2009
Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history
She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.
March 14, 2024
Bipartisan Senators, Reps Introduce Bill to Block Trans Ban
The legislation would circumvent Trump's ban on transgender service members, which SCOTUS allowed to go into effect.
February 7, 2019
Kamala Harris Emphasizes Diversity, Confronting Global Challenges at Historic West Point Graduation
The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.
May 28, 2023
Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk
The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.
September 21, 2020
Senate: ENDA Gains 51st Cosponsor
ENDA now has more cosponsors than 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal legislation had in 2010.
June 18, 2013
Judge: 'New' Trans Military Ban Is Same as the Old Ban
Because of this, a lawsuit challenging the ban can go forward, Judge Marsha Pechman rules.
April 14, 2018
LGBTQ Champion Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Race
Having been one of the first senators to publicly support marriage equality in 2009 and gone on to fight for trans troops, Gillibrand has vowed to keep advocating for equality.
August 28, 2019