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Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.

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.

Gay Congressional Candidate Unveils Ad in Final Michigan Push

Trevor Thomas, a candidate in the Democratic primary for a West Michigan Congressional seat, released his first TV ad Tuesday highlighting his background as the son of auto workers.

DADT Repeal Champion Endorses Gay Congressional Hopeful

Patrick Murphy endorsed Trevor Thomas, who is competing in the Democratic primary in Michigan's Third District, covering Grand Rapids.

Kyrsten Sinema Wins; Will Be First Out Bi U.S. Senator

Sinema will also be the first woman to represent Arizona in the upper chamber.

Congress Holds First-Ever Transgender Forum

Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus on Capitol Hill made good on a promise last week to examine the problems facing transgender Americans.

Is This the Year Dems Embrace Marriage Equality?

This could be the year Democrats officially embrace marriage equality.

Democrats Under 'Tyranny of Kyrsten Sinema,' Gay Lawmaker Says

The bisexual senator is being criticized for blocking progressive legislation -- but she may be ready to negotiate on some of it.

U.S. reps ask Putin to condemn Russian gay-bashing

Fifty members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, including Barney Frank (pictured), have sent a letter to Russian president Vladimir Putin, urging him to condemn antigay violence that has occurred during pride celebrations in Moscow.

130 Reps Present Strike Against DOMA

130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.

Breaking: Military to Extend Some Benefits to Gay Partners

Leon Panetta's last week as Defense secretary will see the extension of some partner benefits to gay military personnel.

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PHOTOS: Head of the Democratic Party Joins the NOH8 Campaign

NOH8 Co-founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley invited members of both parties and both houses of Congress to a photo shoot to celebrate National Coming Out Day and 26 people showed up -- all Democrats from the House of Representatives. Among them is the head of the Democratic Party, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.