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From AIDS to Assassinations, Sen. Feinstein Was Always There for Us

David Mixner, Dianne Feinstein's friend and colleague for over 40 years, shares thoughts about her strength of character.

Dianne Feinstein Remembered by Political Leaders as a 'Titan' in the U.S. Senate

The nation mourns a trailblazer in politics, advocate for women’s rights, and champion for LGBTQ+ equality.

Gavin Newsom Chooses Queer Democratic Activist Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat

Laphonza Butler makes history as the first out person of color in the Senate.

Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.

'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Kamala Harris Honors Dianne Feinstein

For The Advocate's 50th anniversary, Kamala Harris honors fellow senator and former San Francisco mayor Dianne Feinstein.

Congressional Hopeful Jirair Ratevosian on Armenia, LGBTQ+ Rights, and the American Dream

The out candidate in California's 30th Congressional District talks about a crisis in his ancestral land and what he hopes to do in the U.S. House.

Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator

Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.

Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion

Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate, Dies at 90

Feinstein leaves legacy of championing women’s and LGBTQ+ rights.

Who Is Laphonza Butler, California's New, History-Making U.S. Senator?

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's LGBTQ+ Record: Positive With Some Exceptions

Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection. Here'a a look at her record in San Francisco and the Senate.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech

"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.

WATCH: Senator Recalls Milk, Moscone Assassinations

The senator, who introduced an assault weapons ban Thursday, discussed her experience with gun violence in San Francisco in 1978.

Democratic 'Betrayal' Leaves Binational Couples Stranded

As two key Democratic senators indicate that they won't vote for a provision that would help Americans sponsor a same-sex spouse for citizenship, LGBT-inclusive immigration reform is all but certain to exclude protections for LGBT families.

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Ronan Farrow Reports on Brett Kavanaugh's Alleged Rape Attempt

A woman says the Supreme Court nominee attempted to sexually assault her when they were teens.

DOMA Repeal Bill to be Introduced Wednesday

DOMA Repeal Bill Introduced Weds.

Gays Against Guns Storms the Senate

After the latest mass shooting, GAG plans to disrupt the Capitol.

Leahy Gives It One More Try on LGBT Immigration

The amendment would allow Americans in same-sex marriages to sponsor their foreign-born partner for citizenship, but it faces an uphill battle in both the Senate and House.

Pelosi Hosting Fundraiser for Kyrsten Sinema Challenger

Sinema, the first bisexual U.S. Senator, has renounced the Democratic party.

Obama, Clinton Meet Privately to Discuss Future

Barack Obama met privately with Hillary Rodham Clinton, a likely vice presidential candidate, as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting sought to unite his fractured party against Republican John McCain in November. One of her top supporters, fellow New York senator Charles Schumer, said Friday that Clinton would accept the number 2 spot.