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Tammy Baldwin speaks in opposition to anti trans provision in defense spending bill

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.

Laphonza Butler

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.

Jeff Merkley; Tammy Baldwin; Cory Booker

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.

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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.

peaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (C), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) (R) and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) hold a news conference following a caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on January 30, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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.

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall

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.

John Thune newly elected Senate majority leader

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.

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

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

Colin Allred Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate

The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.

Mike Rogers Anti-LGBTQ+ history

Mike Rogers is the anti-LGBTQ+ extremist running for U.S. Senate in Michigan

He is no friend to the LGBTQ+ community.

James Inhofe antiLGBTQ former US senator dead

James Inhofe, anti-LGBTQ+ former Republican senator, dead at 89

Inhofe, a Republican from Oklahoma, was a homophobe, transphobe, and denier of climate change.

Rep. Mark Pocan and Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Out reps and allies denounce anti-LGBTQ+ provisions in House defense spending bill

“Republicans love to claim how they support our troops in one breath, just to turn around and vote to discriminate against them with the next,” said Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus.

queer federal judges Nicole Berner Beth Robinson Charlotte Sweeney

Joe Biden celebrates 200th judicial confirmation paving the way for more LGBTQ+ judges

His administration hopes to set a new record soon.

Pro equality members Congress introduce Transgender Day of Visibility resolution Mark Pocan Pramila Jayapal Brian Schatz Sara Jacobs

LGBTQ+ and allied members of Congress introduce Trans Day of Visibility resolution

The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of trans people and commits to affirming their rights.

Steve Garvey played baseball for the LA Dodgers and San Diego Padres, and is now CA Senate Candidate

Steve Garvey and when a childhood idol becomes the lesser man

Fifty years ago, Garvey became a superstar and a personal hero, and 50 years later he is a major disappointment.