Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report
The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.
August 7, 2023
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On Neil Gorsuch's Trump Critique, President Blames Messenger
Trump accuses Sen. Richard Blumenthal of misrepresenting the Supreme Court nominee's concerns.
February 9, 2017
ICE Center Deleted Video of Trans Refugee's Treatment; Sens. Ask Why
Roxsana Hernandez died in ICE custody in May 2018, and Sens. Kamala Harris and Richard Blumenthal are asking why surveillance video was erased.
November 1, 2019
Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?
Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.
July 21, 2023
Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill
Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
September 21, 2023
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
Congressman Says Trump Will Repeal Federal Protections for LGBT Workers
Rep. Steve Russell said that the president-elect has offered "very good assurances" he will repeal Obama's executive orders for nondscrimination by federal contractors.
December 5, 2016
Conn. civil unions law heads to court in a battle with nationwide implications
Connecticut's civil unions law, the first in the nation passed without court intervention, faces a stern test in the state supreme court on Monday.
May 15, 2007
Couples continue push for gay marriage rights
Connecticut's decision to legalize same-sex civil unions is the basis for a lawsuit that seeks to force the state to allow full marriage rights for gay couples.
July 29, 2005
Democrats Grill a Cautious Neil Gorsuch on Privacy Rights
The Supreme Court nominee avoids saying much about the concept on which many civil rights rulings rest.
March 22, 2017
Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.
August 6, 2021
Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted
An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president.
May 7, 2019
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
Trump's AG Nom William Barr Dances Around LGBTQ Rights Stance
Barr claims he's not homophobic, but believes LGBTQ rights must accommodate religion at all times.
January 16, 2019
Neil Gorsuch Appears to See Marriage, Abortion as Established Rights
In the second day of his confirmation hearings, the Supreme Court nominee suggests he wouldn't want to overturn those rulings.
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March 21, 2017
BREAKING: Senate Approves ENDA on Initial Vote
For the first time in U.S. history, the Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, by a bipartisan vote of 64-32, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives.
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November 7, 2013