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Tammy Baldwin

Find out the latest news about Tammy Baldwin, who made LGBT history in 2012 by becoming the first openly gay U.S. Senator, in addition to her distinction being the first openly gay politician elected to the House of Representatives. Learn more about the Smith College graduate and Democrat from Wisconsin, who is considered one of the most liberal members of Congress. Learn about Tammy Baldwin's voting record and her work toward advancing the causes of women's and LGBT rights in the United States.

Politics

Tammy Baldwin to Marco Rubio: Marriage Equality Bill Is Not 'Stupid'

Baldwin clapped back at her Senate colleague after he called the Respect for Marriage Act a "stupid waste of time."

July 22 2022 1:41 PM

News

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Blasts Trump's 'Divisive' Wisconsin Visit

The out senator says Trump will create more strife in a state still reeling from the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

September 01 2020 9:33 AM

Politics

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13 LGBTQ Women (and Allies) Who Could Be Biden's VP

The likely Democratic presidential nominee could make history by picking the first out woman as second-in-command.

March 18 2020 11:28 AM

Politics

Tammy Baldwin: Let Us Remain Inspired by Stonewall

The lesbian politician gave a speech today on the Senate floor to honor the 50th anniversary of the uprising.

June 27 2019 6:15 PM

Election

GOP Picks Anti-LGBTQ Leah Vukmir to Face Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin

Vukmir, an evangelical Christian with a record of working against LGBTQ safety and equality, will run against the state's lesbian incumbent senator.

August 15 2018 3:44 PM

Politicians

Wisconsin GOP Backs Anti-Equality Candidate in U.S. Senate Race

Leah Vukmir, vying to run against Tammy Baldwin in November, has "a disturbing record," says the Human Rights Campaign.

May 13 2018 12:45 AM

Politics

How Tammy Baldwin Guided Marriage Equality Through a Divided Senate

Baldwin, who represents Wisconsin, is the first out LGBTQ+ member of the Senate.

November 30 2022 11:05 AM

Health

Senators Urge Lifting of Restrictions on Gay and Bi Male Blood Donors

The senators' call comes as other countries lift deferral periods on blood donations by queer men --France and Greece did so this week.

January 13 2022 3:56 PM

Politics

Buttigieg, Baldwin, Other Out Pols Take the Stage at Dem Convention

The final night of the Democratic National Convention struck a note of LGBTQ+ inclusion.

August 20 2020 11:01 PM

Politics

Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin: 'I Certainly Would' Be Biden's Running Mate

Baldwin made the comment in response to a query by Whoopi Goldberg on The View.

June 25 2020 8:47 PM

Election

Tammy Baldwin, Nation's First Out Senator, Reelected in Wisconsin

America's first, and currently only, LGBTQ senator is reelected to a second term.

November 06 2018 9:19 PM

Current Issue

Wisconsin Voters Chose Trump. Will They Keep Tammy Baldwin?

The first out gay senator in U.S. history is fighting for her political life.

July 16 2018 4:35 AM

Politicians

Tammy Baldwin Reveals Mother's Drug Addiction in New Ad

The out senator says the opioid crisis is personal for her.

May 07 2018 10:55 AM

Politics

Members of Congress Urge Biden to Fund Global LGBTQ+ Equality

The president has committed to equality around the world, but he needs to request more money to fund programs to promote it, 117 members of Congress say.

October 07 2022 8:06 PM

Politics