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13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress

From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.

​Gay Dem who represents district of Wisconsin school shooting demands action, not just ‘thoughts and prayers’

Several were killed in the shooting and more are injured, some critically.

Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate and will be the only LGBTQ+ member

Baldwin prevailed in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde.

Human Rights Campaign launches $2 million ad blitz to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters in battleground states

The advocacy group hopes a $2 million ad buy will attract pro-LGBTQ+ voters to cast their ballots.

​Kentucky’s first out state representative Keturah Herron receives LGBTQ+ trailblazer award

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute named Kentucky state Rep. Keturah Herron the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award winner.

Kyrsten Sinema added to the Mount Rushmore of LGBTQ+ losers

She joins Navratilova, Jenner, Grenell, and Santos; however, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt this lot is not.

The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills

Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.

Lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent attacks her partner in campaign ads

The ads accuse her of a conflict of interest but appear to be targeting her for being LGBTQ+.

Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC

“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.

Senate seeks formal apology for decades of LGBTQ+ discrimination in the federal government

For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.

Tammy Baldwin Has Won Big in a Divided Wisconsin. Can She Do It Again in 2024?

Sen. Tammy Baldwin has already started preparing for her third Senate race.

Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden

Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.

Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent FINALLY concedes election

Eric Hovde continued to question vote-by-mail votes breaking for his opponent but acknowledged a recount would not likely change the results of the election.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Republicans' unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks highlighted in new HRC Congressional Scorecard

But Democrats and independents were able to turn back these efforts.

Republican opponent attacks out Sen. Tammy Baldwin by lying about her support of gender-affirming care

Eric Hovde falsely claimed Baldwin supports "sex change surgeries" on minors.

Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.