Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading
"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.
June 6, 2024
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Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth
The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."
April 12, 2024
MAGA Republicans Continue to Abuse Funding Bills to Push an Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda
"I’ve seen firsthand how Republicans are using these bills...to target marginalized communities for discrimination and exclusion," writes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.
November 6, 2023
Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House
Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.
May 31, 2023
Rep. Bonamici: LGBTQ+ Seniors and Youth Most Imperiled by GOP
The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.
July 28, 2023
Biden admin moves to protect LGBTQ+ kids in foster care
A new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services requires that these children be placed in supportive homes.
April 30, 2024
Democrats Push for Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.
June 14, 2023
Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
The order directs federal agencies to address health care, education, conversion therapy, homelessness, foster care, and more.
June 15, 2022
Democratic Lawmakers Introduce LGBTQ+ & Women’s History Education Bill
New York Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Ritchie Torres, and at least 50 House Democratic co-sponsors introduced the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act today.
July 20, 2022
Biden Admin Will Celebrate All Families for LGBTQ+ Pride Month
"This Pride Month we will be focused on protecting, uplifting, and supporting LGBTQI+ children and families," says a White House statement.
June 1, 2022
New Topics, Same Tricks: Anti-LGBTQ+ Politicians Fall to Their Old Ways
"Our opponents may have lost the battle on marriage equality, but they are still doing what they do best: fabricating lies and spreading misinformation to undermine the rights of our community."
March 7, 2023
Trevor Project-Contracted Agency Lays Off 988 Suicide Crisis Counselors
The contracted employees who are out of a job say they’re upset about the timing and the way the layoffs were announced.
June 28, 2023
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Pride Month from Adm. Rachel Levine
"I’m urging all of us to use this Pride Month to assess our health and take the right steps to protect ourselves," she writes.
June 6, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ Workplace Bias Is Alive and Well. Here's the Recourse
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is adapting to a changing world; one not changing fast enough for LGBTQ+ workers.
June 29, 2022
Biden Offers Support to Trans Americans on Transgender Day of Visibility
The president released a statement of affirmation, plus a new report on mental health and a call for support across the federal government.
March 31, 2023
GOP Senator Introduces Bill That Throws LGBTQ+ Foster Children Under the Bus
The new bill takes aim at recent changes to HHS policy on adoption, ensuring LGBTQ+ foster children are placed in supportive homes.
December 10, 2023
Op-ed: Fueling the Frontlines for LGBT Rights
Here's one way to help LGBT people in oppressive nations fight back.
May 16, 2014
Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools
The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.
June 22, 2023
Biden Officials Meet With Florida LGBTQ+ Youth to Assure Support
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine met virtually with young LGBTQ+ Floridians Thursday.
March 18, 2022
Equality Act, the Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Bill, Reintroduced in Congress
The act, which would outlaw anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationally, comes at a time of unprecedented state-level attacks on the community.
June 21, 2023
Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress
Cicilline has served since 2011.
February 21, 2023