Gay U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas announces Senate bid
Pappas wants to succeed fellow Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring.
April 3, 2025
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No Spousal Benefits for Gay Veterans
A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms gay and lesbian veterans will continue to be denied spousal benefits.
August 27, 2013
Senators to IOC: Make Sure LGBTs Protected During Olympics
Twelve senators question the International Olympic Committee on its reaction to Olympics host Russia's antigay law.
November 11, 2013
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
In Hearing, Mike Pompeo Won't Back Off Anti-LGBT Views
Sen. Cory Booker presses the secretary of State nominee on his statements about "perversion" and opposition to marriage equality.
April 12, 2018
'Socialist Pansies' Referenced in TV Ad From GOP Senate Candidate
The Human Rights Campaign is calling out New Hampshire's Donald Bolduc for his use of the antigay slur.
August 17, 2020
The Senate It Gets Better
13 Democratic senators released their video in a morning press conference at the Capitol -- a project led by Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware.
June 29, 2011
Senate Blocks Benefits for Veterans in Same-Sex Marriages
Eight Senate Republicans supported the effort, but the amendment fell short of receiving the 60 votes needed to pass.
June 5, 2015
Is This the Year Dems Embrace Marriage Equality?
This could be the year Democrats officially embrace marriage equality.
April 22, 2012
Here's How the Global Respect Act Will Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Abuse
The legislation was just passed in the House and its sponsors expect it to pass in the Senate.
February 10, 2022
Will Trump Dismantle Women's Programs Hillary Clinton Set Up?
Officials in the State Department are reportedly "freaked out" by a request from the incoming administration.
December 23, 2016
Homophobe Mike Pompeo Likely to Win Confirmation as Nation's Top Diplomat
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Pompeo to be secretary of State by a vote of 11-9, and a full Senate vote is expected this week.
April 23, 2018
Surprise: Mike Pompeo Recognizes LGBT Pride Month
While the secretary of State is known for anti-LGBT views, he issued a supportive statement for Pride Month and even tweeted about it.
June 2, 2018