Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)
The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.
January 26, 2024
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Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference
The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.
July 26, 2023
What Senate Majority Leader Schumer Is Saying About the Equality Act
The New York Senator talks about the current chances of the LGBTQ+ legislation -- and how we can help pass it.Â
April 14, 2021
John Thune, South Dakota Republican senator with a poor LGBTQ+ rights record, elected as majority leader
Thune, a senator from South Dakota, has differed with Donald Trump at times but now says he's committed to Trump's agenda.
November 13, 2024
This Week in The Resistance: Persistence
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's words backfired.
February 9, 2017
Senate Will Vote on ENDA Monday
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed for cloture on Thursday, meaning the Senate will vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act on Monday.
October 31, 2013
Michigan GOP Kills Pride Month Resolution Because It's Pro-LGBTQ+
The state's Senate majority leader wanted a disclaimer that referred to LGBTQ+ people's "lifestyle."
June 16, 2022
Harry Reid Cites Lesbian Niece in New Call for ENDA
The majority leader told reporters that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act has "a chance" of getting a vote in the Senate this year.
May 16, 2013
Quinn Wants Senate Marriage Commitment
She called on Senate majority leader John Sampson to bring the marriage equality bill to the floor.
August 9, 2010
Have Mitch McConnell and the GOP Deserted Democracy?
The Senate Majority Leader demonstrates absolute contempt for America, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.Â
January 28, 2019
NY Senate Leader Would Give Marriage Bill to Gay Lawmaker
New York's Senate majority leader said his chamber is likely to vote on the marriage equality bill by June.
February 10, 2011
Georgia Senate Seats Could Keep McConnell in Power, Trump Out of Jail
Of course, the Senate Majority Leader has a vested interest in the Georgia run-offs, but the one-term president does too.
November 17, 2020
'FU Moscow Mitch' Is a Much-Needed Anthem for Frustrated Liberals
Feminist singer KiKi Holli is calling out the Senate majority leader's BS through a parody of "Sweet Home Alabama."
January 17, 2020
Chuck Schumer: Senate Will Vote on Marriage Equality This Week
The Senate Majority Leader has made a commitment to the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality in federal law.
November 14, 2022
Minnesota Senate Leader: Sexual Assault, Bad Parenting Make People Gay
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, who once sent a child of his to Marcus Bachmann's clinic, made the claims to a televangelist.
January 16, 2020
Knives Out for 'Moscow Mitch' After Dem Wins Kentucky Governorship
The anti-LGBTQ U.S. Senate majority leader, who represents Kentucky, is even more unpopular than ousted governor Matt Bevin.
November 6, 2019
Same-Sex Marriage in New York -- 2009 or 2010?
New York senate majority leader Malcolm Smith says marriage legislation still doesn't have enough votes in the chamber to pass.
February 12, 2009
Trump Is Horrible, But Mitch McConnell Is Really Destroying America
By abusing power, the Senate majority leader has held back progress on everything from LGBTQ rights to environmental protections. He must go.
May 27, 2019
No Gay Angle to Sharrons Agenda
Sharron Angle of Nevada would be detrimental to gay people across the country if she wins the state's November U.S. Senate election against Majority Leader Harry Reid, gay and lesbian political leaders said.
August 19, 2010
Reid No Sponsors For DADT
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaking at a press conference Monday said he has no plans to introduce a bill to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" in the Senate. "I haven't identified any sponsors," he said. "My hope is that it can be done administratively."
June 15, 2009
Roberts confirmed as chief justice
John Roberts is taking his place as the next leader of the Supreme Court, with a commanding majority of the Senate backing him to lead the court through cases involving controversial social issues that will affect generations to come.
September 29, 2005