Congress members denounce VA's end to gender-affirming care, demand answers
U.S. Rep. Mark Takano and others sent a pointed letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins.
MARCH 30, 2025
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Democratic congressmen: Federal personnel office can't discriminate against trans Americans
U.S. Reps. Mark Takano, Jamie Raskin, and Gerry Connolly sent a strongly worded letter to the Office of Personnel Management, saying that implementing Trump's "two sexes" executive order would violate the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent.
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
New Congressional Equality Caucus chair Mark Takano vows to defend LGBTQ+ rights in GOP-controlled Congress
“They’re going to try and do things in committees to tack on horrible riders to target our community, and we are planning to meet these attacks with strength and strategy,” he said.
JANUARY 9, 2025
Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024
As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win
She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.
AUGUST 8, 2024
Out Rep. Mark Pocan, other Dems join call for Biden to drop out
Pocan, the head of the Congressional Equality Caucus, is saying it's time for a new generation of leaders.
JULY 19, 2024
21 U.S. Reps. condemn Uganda's 'draconian' anti-LGBTQ+ law: 'State-sponsored violence'
Reps. Mark Takano and Joyce Beatty have led the effort to introduce a resolution to condemn Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, "one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI+ laws the world has seen."
JUNE 28, 2024
Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)
The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.
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MARCH 18, 2025
There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide
In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress
From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.
JANUARY 3, 2025
Republicans are trying to ban transgender Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride from using the women's bathroom
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly went so far as to threaten a "physical altercation" if trans women were allowed to use the women's restroom.
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups excited about vice presidential pick Tim Walz’s 'proven record'
The former congressman and current Minnesota governor has been a longtime ally to LGBTQ+ people.
AUGUST 6, 2024
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.
JULY 9, 2024
Inside the plan to double the number of LGBTQ+ members of Congress (exclusive)
Democratic U.S. Reps. Mark Takano and Ritchie Torres discuss their fundraising prowess in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.
MAY 21, 2024
Over 80 U.S. House members rally against Trump's anti-transgender passport policy
Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.
MARCH 17, 2025
Bianca Del Rio will emcee Equality PAC’s National Pride Gala during WorldPride D.C. (exclusive)
The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner will play host to Washington, D.C.’s political class during the year’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
LGBTQ+ Congress members cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire deal
Mark Takano, Becca Balint, Julie Johnson, and Sarah McBride have spoken about it.
JANUARY 16, 2025
Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee
Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election
There were some bright spots.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser
The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary
Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.
AUGUST 6, 2024