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Mitch McConnell leaves as the Senate’s longest-serving coward

McConnell will be spending his remaining years as a prisoner to his own cowardice and with a wife whose honor he did not defend.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Concussion After Fall, Remains Hospitalized

The Republican Senate minority leader is 81 years old.

Kansas Senate minority leader on recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation: ‘It’s just filled with hate’

Two bills with ramifications for the state’s queer community have been sent to the governor for a signature.

Thousands Swarm Stonewall Inn to Protest Trump

Cheered on by Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, the group demanded an end to the president's divisive executive orders.

McConnell's Legacy in Flames as Trump Crime Show Swamps GOP

By not removing Trump when he had the chance, the Senate Minority Leader created a colossal PR disaster coinciding with the '24 election.

Chuck Schumer Fears for Queer Daughter's Marriage After RBG's Death

The Senate minority leader gave a speech expressing concern that Trump's SCOTUS pick will try to "tear down" Ruth Bader Ginsburg's work. 

12 Years Later, Iowa Lawmaker's Speech on Marriage Equality Still Inspires

Zach Wahls, now Iowa Senate minority leader, reshared the video about being raised by two moms as Republicans continue to attack LGBTQ+ people and families.

Former foe of Washington State gay rights bill switches course

Republican former Washington State senate minority leader Bill Finkbeiner said Monday he will reverse himself and vote for the state's gay civil rights bill, all but assuring its passage this year after two decades of debate and narrow defeats.

John Fetterman on House Republican 'Dopes,' Pride Flags, and Mental Health

In a wide-ranging conversation, the Pennsylvania senator talks Pride flags, House Republican "dopes," the importance of mental health, Mitch McConnell, and his devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dems Re-Introducing LGBT Rights Bill

Congressional leaders will gather on Tuesday to re-introduce the Equality Act, which would finally ban anti-LGBT discrimination in housing and employment.

Trump Impeachment Is a Game of Numbers for Republicans

The GOP is not concerned with the rule of law but with holding on to Trump's base and its Senate majority, writes Susan SurfTone.

Kyrsten Sinema Touts Friendship With McConnell as Popularity Dips

Sinema, the bi senator who's disappointed many of her fellow Democrats, gave a speech promoting her supposed bipartisanship at the McConnell Center Monday. 

Gay Arizona State Senator Resigns Amid Charges of Sex With Minor

Tony Navarrete, a founding member of the legislature's LGBTQ+ caucus, maintains his innocence but says he's resigning to focus on his defense.

Gay, HIV-Positive, and Running Illinois

Greg Harris, the new Illinois House majority leader, is one of several out lawmakers ascending to key posts.

UPDATE: Senate to Consider ENDA Next Week

With cautious support from Republicans, ENDA seems to have gained a majority of support in the Senate, and is expected to come before the chamber next week.

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Harry Reid: Trump Should Rescind 'White Supremacist' Appointment

Reid delivered a speech from the Senate floor asking Trump to remove Steve Bannon as his chief strategist.

Ten GOP Senators Sign Brief Supporting DOMA

The 10, who claim no bigotry toward gays, represent less than a quarter of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate.