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Anti-Trans Misinformation Spewed at Senate Hearing — But It Gets Countered

The hearing was on the realities of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

Melissa DuBose black lesbian federal judge

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Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Judicial Nominee Who Supports Trans Rights

Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.

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LGBT Asian-American groups protest immigration reform

As Congress reconvenes this week after its spring recess, Senate majority leader Bill Frist, House speaker Dennis Hastert, and President Bush were put on notice by a coalition of LGBT Asian-American groups--led by the Gay Asian and Pacific Islander Men of New York--that the immigration reform bill currently pending is largely unacceptable.

Louisiana Republican US Senator John Kennedy Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute

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u.s. senate judiciary committee

Anti-Trans Misinformation Spewed at Senate Hearing — But It Gets Countered

The hearing was on the realities of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

Ronan Farrow, Jane Mayer: Kavanaugh Accused of Second Sexual Assault

The report further complicates the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation.

How Joe Biden Helped Win Marriage Equality

Speaking at a Freedom to Marry event, Biden recalls his role as a U.S. senator in keeping Robert Bork off the Supreme Court -- and bringing Anthony Kennedy on.

Two of Trump's Worst Judicial Nominations Derailed

Truly terrible nominees Jeff Mateer and Brett Talley won't be confirmed to the federal courts, but other problematic nominations are proceeding.

House Judiciary Committee Launches Official Impeachment Investigation

The committee is seeking confidential information that could result in impeachment; four members explain why.

Out Lesbian Alison Nathan Confirmed to Federal Bench

Report: SCOTUS Nom Brett Kavanaugh Accused of Sexual Misconduct

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter regarding Kavanaugh's alleged abuses to the FBI.

Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Trans Teen Stars in Equality Act Hearing, Lindsey Graham Gets Schooled

Stella Keating testified eloquently in favor of the LGBTQ+ rights bill, while Alphonso David stood up to the South Carolina senator's distortions.

Conservative Christian Groups Attack Gay Judicial Nominee

Two conservative Christian groups sent letters this week to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to oppose the nomination of Michael Fitzgerald, an openly gay nominee for U.S. District for the Central District of California.

Senate Approves Openly Gay Judicial Nominee

The U.S. Senate approved the judicial nomination of Michael W. Fitzgerald, a gay Obama administration nominee for the federal bench.

Senate Committee Advances Gay Judicial Nominee

Senate Committee Vote on Lesbian Judicial Nominee Delayed

A coalition of groups criticized Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa for delaying a vote on Pamela Kai Chen and four other nominees.

FBI Head Stonewalls as Kamala Harris Grills Him on Kavanaugh Probe

Christopher Wray wouldn't say why the FBI failed to interview 40-plus willing witnesses about Kavanaugh.

California Outlaws All-Male Corporate Boardrooms

Imposing gender quotas on the boards of publicly traded companies may shatter new glass ceilings.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Judicial Nominee Who Supports Trans Rights

Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.

LGBT Asian-American groups protest immigration reform

Michigan's First Out Federal Judge Confirmed

With her unanimous Senate confirmation yesterday, Judith Levy just became the first openly lesbian federal judge in Michigan.

Is Lindsey Graham's House of Cards Collapsing?

Graham, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was recommended for indictment by a grand jury. Karma may not be the senator's boyfriend.

Trump Nominates Gay Conservative to Federal Appeals Court

Some right-wingers are objecting to Patrick J. Bumatay's nomination to the Ninth Circuit, but he's a conservative.

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The hearing was on the realities of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

The report further complicates the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation.

Speaking at a Freedom to Marry event, Biden recalls his role as a U.S. senator in keeping Robert Bork off the Supreme Court -- and bringing Anthony Kennedy on.

Truly terrible nominees Jeff Mateer and Brett Talley won't be confirmed to the federal courts, but other problematic nominations are proceeding.

The committee is seeking confidential information that could result in impeachment; four members explain why.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter regarding Kavanaugh's alleged abuses to the FBI.

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

Stella Keating testified eloquently in favor of the LGBTQ+ rights bill, while Alphonso David stood up to the South Carolina senator's distortions.

Two conservative Christian groups sent letters this week to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to oppose the nomination of Michael Fitzgerald, an openly gay nominee for U.S. District for the Central District of California.

The U.S. Senate approved the judicial nomination of Michael W. Fitzgerald, a gay Obama administration nominee for the federal bench.

A coalition of groups criticized Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa for delaying a vote on Pamela Kai Chen and four other nominees.

Christopher Wray wouldn't say why the FBI failed to interview 40-plus willing witnesses about Kavanaugh.

Imposing gender quotas on the boards of publicly traded companies may shatter new glass ceilings.

Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.

Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy made the outrageous remark during a heated exchange.

With her unanimous Senate confirmation yesterday, Judith Levy just became the first openly lesbian federal judge in Michigan.

Graham, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was recommended for indictment by a grand jury. Karma may not be the senator's boyfriend.

Some right-wingers are objecting to Patrick J. Bumatay's nomination to the Ninth Circuit, but he's a conservative.