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Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Senate: ENDA Gains 51st Cosponsor

ENDA now has more cosponsors than 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal legislation had in 2010.

Bipartisan Senators, Reps Introduce Bill to Block Trans Ban

The legislation would circumvent Trump's ban on transgender service members, which SCOTUS allowed to go into effect.

Military officers no longer exempt from Capitol Hill politics

A Democratic challenge to Gen. Peter Pace indicates that uniformed officers no longer are exempt from the partisan fire on Capitol Hill once reserved for civilian policymakers.

Kamala Harris Emphasizes Diversity, Confronting Global Challenges at Historic West Point Graduation

The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.

Judge: 'New' Trans Military Ban Is Same as the Old Ban

Because of this, a lawsuit challenging the ban can go forward, Judge Marsha Pechman rules.

Did Susan Collins Just Stab Us in the Back?

The moderate Maine senator is loudly endorsing noted homophobe and alleged racist Jeff Sessions for attorney general.

Bipartisan Effort Calls on Congress to Investigate Russian Election Hack

Democrats and Republicans are coming together to intiate an inquiry into Russia's cyberattacks.

Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk

The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.

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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14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?