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Jamie Raskin Opens Up About Cancer Recovery, Bravery, and Mental Health Awareness

The Maryland congressman talks about whitewashing January 6, Nancy Pelosi, and the importance of mental health awareness.

Intruder Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi's Husband Posted Transphobic Images

David DePape was identified by police Friday as the suspect in the assault on Paul Pelosi at Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home.

Nancy Pelosi, David Cicilline: The Equality Act Is Just the Beginning

In an exclusive op-ed, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. David Cicilline announce the re-introduction of the historic Equality Act.  

At HRC Gala, Pelosi Shines, While ENDA's on Everyone's Mind

The 11th annual national dinner of the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C., on Saturday was expected to be a time of outright celebration, with the organization honoring Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for her instrumental role in passing both hate-crimes legislation and, it was hoped, an Employment Non-Discrimination Act that protected the entire gay, lesbian, and transgender community.

Nancy Pelosi Throws First Pitch at Washington Nationals' Pride Night

The former speaker was honored at the team's "Night OUT" event.

Nancy Pelosi on who will win, Mike Johnson’s threat to ax Obamacare, and the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ hate

Pelosi also said that the sentence her husband’s attacker received was a “very, very good decision,” but that the family continues to suffer from the horrible incident.

Washington reacts to deadly shooting at Pennsylvania Trump rally

A nation in shock responds to a shooting incident that injured former President Donald Trump.

U.S. House Adopts Gender-Neutral Language for Rules Document

The move will promote inclusivity, according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rules Chair Jim McGovern.

Pelosi Pledges to Fast-track Trans-Inclusive ENDA

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi agreed Friday to fast-track a transgender-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act once there are enough votes to pass it.

Pelosi Presses Pentagon Into Reversing Travel Ban on Baldwin's Partner

The Pentagon at first blocked Rep. Tammy Baldwin's domestic partner from traveling on a military plane with a congressional delegation on a trip to Europe, but gave in after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intervened. The Pentagon said it was merely following House rules, which do not define domestic partners as spouses. Pelosi's office countered that the Pentagon has its own rules about who can go on its planes.

Nancy Pelosi recovering after major surgery in Germany following fall in Luxembourg

The California Democrat had fallen during an official engagement in Luxembourg on Friday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis files for moral bankruptcy

DeSantis, now a failed Republican presidential candidate, based his campaign on his bigotry. Look where that got him.

Developing: Nancy Pelosi's Husband Attacked By Intruder Inside Home

Paul Pelosi was taken to the hospital where he is being treated for unspecified injuries.

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Pelosi Prioritizing LGBTQ Equality Act as Speaker

The new House Speaker promises to pass federal protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people.

Nancy Pelosi makes history as first female speaker

The spotlight belonged to Nancy Pelosi on Thursday as she became the first woman in history to stand at the head of the U.S. House of Representatives, second in line to the presidency.

Nancy Pelosi: William Barr Has Committed a Crime By Lying to Congress

"Nobody is above the law. Not the president of the United States, and not the attorney general," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. 

Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the greatest LGBTQ+ ally in history, reflects on the meaning of Pride (exclusive)

For Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the LGBTQ+ community has been an intellectual, emotional, and political resource, she told The Advocate. She also understands the serious risks at stake for the community in this year’s election.

Nancy Pelosi Advocates for LGBTQ+ Rights at HRC L.A. Event

The speaker emerita shared a hopeful message with The Advocate on the red carpet.

Pelosi Delays ENDA Markup at Behest of LGBT Activists

Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi issued a statement Monday saying she would postpone advancing the latest version of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act that includes protections for gays and lesbians but excludes transgender people. The bill was scheduled for markup in committee on Tuesday, at which point it would have been sent to the House floor for a vote.

Will American democracy follow Joe Biden into the sunset in 2025?

I don’t think it was a coincidence that President Jimmy Carter passed away before the start of the New Year, writes John Casey.