Mitch McConnell will leave Senate with egregiously anti-LGBTQ+ record
The Republican, who announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026, has a record of opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
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Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel slammed for violent video featuring images of Pete Buttigieg, Rachel Levine, more
The Trump loyalist is expected to speak before a Senate panel on Thursday. Democrats have called him out.
JANUARY 27, 2025
Watch Kamala Harris keep her cool on a day of contrasts at U.S. Senate with warm moments and not-so-warm ones
As she swore in U.S. senators, the vice president experienced delightful and utterly disrespectful interactions with members of Congress.
JANUARY 8, 2025
Pete Hegseth flip-flops on women & LGBTQ+ service members amid bruising confirmation battle
He was vehemently against them before, but now he’s seemingly for them.
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Republican senators push for 'transparency' on trans youth care studies
A doctor in California has delayed publishing her study for fear it would be misinterpreted by opponents of care for transgender youth.
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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
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.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Project 2025 architect confirmed by the Senate to lead Office of Management and Budget
Donald Trump previously said he knew nothing about the far-right plan, but now he’s poised to implement much of it by placing loyalists like Russell Vought in key positions.
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Eight times Kyrsten Sinema let down the LGBTQ+ community — and others
Sinema, the first out bisexual in the U.S. House and then the Senate, came into office as a liberal but moved to the right.
JANUARY 24, 2025
Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate
Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.
DECEMBER 26, 2024
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.
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Nearly 300 groups urge Congress to reject anti-trans provision in defense spending bill
"This legislation has been hijacked by Speaker Mike Johnson and anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Meet the Democrat who beat MAGA Republican Kari Lake to replace bi lawmaker Kyrsten Sinema in the U.S. Senate
He eked out a victory in a state that Donald Trump won.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Republicans' unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks highlighted in new HRC Congressional Scorecard
But Democrats and independents were able to turn back these efforts.
OCTOBER 23, 2024
There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide
In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Pete Buttigieg eyeing potential Michigan U.S. Senate race
The gay Democratic star is weighing multiple options for his family’s future.
JANUARY 28, 2025
Senate to vote on Tommy Tuberville's anti-trans athlete bill
A companion bill is being fast-tracked in the House as well.
JANUARY 13, 2025
Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden
Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
DECEMBER 14, 2024
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.
DECEMBER 13, 2024
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas introduces bill to deny transgender identity
The Republican's latest anti-LGBTQ+ effort would write a binary definition of sex into federal law.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024