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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.

Is This the Year Dems Embrace Marriage Equality?

This could be the year Democrats officially embrace marriage equality.

AOC files impeachment articles against Thomas & Alito; Senate Dems demand special counsel investigation

Democrats have had it with the out-of-control behavior of the conservatives on the highest court of the land.

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.

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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