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
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Biden Proclaims June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Denounces Oppression
The Biden-Harris Administration reaffirmed its commitment to support the LGBTQ+ community against right-wing assaults.
May 31, 2023
Republican Attacks on LGBTQ+ Educators and Students Will Set Us Back 40 Years
"It is time to advocate for the real needs of our students and to stop playing politics," says Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California.
May 18, 2023
White House calls Republican spending bill’s ban on the Pride flag ‘inappropriate’
After backlash over a spending bill provision banning Pride flags at U.S. embassies, the Biden-Harris administration is emphasizing its dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy and outlining efforts to mitigate the impact of the law.
March 25, 2024
Biden sacrifices LGBTQ+ Pride flags at U.S. embassies to pass 'critical' spending bill (exclusive)
The Biden administration has agreed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies in order to fund numerous health initiatives, including the AIDS relief plan.
March 22, 2024
A path toward dignity and equality with PRIDE Act
The fight for marriage equality has been a long and emotional journey for many in the LGBTQ+ community. The PRIDE Act aims to right the wrongs of the past and ensure equal treatment for all couples, writes congressional representatives of the Equality Caucus.
June 4, 2024
WeHo Councilmember John Heilman Races for LGBTQ Rights at Gay Games
The activist and former mayor is raising money for a Global Emergency Fund with OutRight Action International.
August 3, 2018
Biden Expresses 'Support and Solidarity' for LGBTQ+ People Globally
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Biden said attacks on the community "cannot be tolerated."
May 17, 2022
LGBT Clergy to Methodist Church: 'God Called Us' Here
More than 100 clergy members have come out in a challenge to the church's anti-LGBT policies.
May 9, 2016
Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.
June 5, 2024
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
Biden: We Must Defend Rights of LGBTQ+ Individuals to Love Openly
Almost 70 U.N. member states still have laws criminalizing same-sex activity.
September 22, 2021
Democrats Push for Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.
June 14, 2023
Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress
Cicilline has served since 2011.
February 21, 2023
House & Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights Abroad
They warn that anti-LGBTQ+ laws elsewhere have the potential to threaten LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. too.
March 29, 2023
The Ultimate Rebels: Queer Catholics
Staying faithful to the Roman Catholic Church -- when it's not always faithful to you -- takes inner fortitude, writes Christopher Pett.
January 23, 2018
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
Fighting back against MAGA’s attacks on equality
As the Republican-led House focuses on passing anti-LGBTQI+ measures, members of the Congressional Equality Caucus remain vigilant in advocating for equality.
April 19, 2024
White House Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Transphobic Comments About Rachel Levine
Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Congress, officials called out the Georgia congresswoman’s derogatory comments against the assistant secretary for health.
November 15, 2023
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
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