Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups
One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.
March 20, 2025
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Quinn New York On Verge of Marriage
She believes New York is on the verge of an "amazing, amazing victory" for marriage equality.
April 26, 2011
View from the Hill: Legislatively Speaking
LGBT legislation is finally on the move, with new developments on DOMA and DADT repeal, immigration reform, and more. Now the race is on to capitalize before the 2010 election.
July 10, 2009
How Tammy Baldwin Guided Marriage Equality Through a Divided Senate
Baldwin, who represents Wisconsin, is the first out LGBTQ+ member of the Senate.
November 30, 2022
VAWA May Lose LGBT Inclusiveness
The day after the Senate approved the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act with LGBT-inclusive provisions, members of the Republican-controlled House introduced their own version of the bill, which excludes coverage for LGBT citizens.
May 1, 2012
A Win for LGBT-Inclusive Domestic Violence Act
The Senate passed the first LGBT-inclusive version of the Violence Against Women Act, which will now provide explicit protections for LGBT survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
April 26, 2012
Florida Lawmakers OK Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill, 'Don't Say Gay' Expansion
Both are now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
May 3, 2023
Iowa passes bill stripping civil rights protections for transgender people, send to governor
Iowa would be the first state to remove these protections from its antidiscrimination law.
February 27, 2025
Marco Rubio, Jim Banks Introduce Bills for New Transgender Military Ban
The Senate bill, called the Ensuring Military Readiness Act, would bar service for anyone who had transitioned anytime in the past 36 months before service.
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House Passes VAWA Without Gay Protections
The House approves reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, but not an LGBT-explicit portion.
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Dem Who Said Marriage Rights Will 'End the Family' Faces LGBTQ+ Ally
Sara Stapleton-Barrera hopes to unseat State Sen. Eddie Lucio, who's been described as Texas Republicans' favorite Democrat, in a primary runoff Tuesday.
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About 60 Percent of Americans Favor Passing Marriage Equality Law
The poll comes after the House voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act to protect marriage equality.
July 26, 2022
Tammy Baldwin, Country's First Out Senator, Announces Run for Re-Election
The Wisconsin lawmaker, the first LGBTQ+ senator, will be seeking a third term.
April 12, 2023