Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA) blasted a transphobic witness during testimony on Capitol Hill about President Obama's guidance for public … [Read more...] about Democratic Congresswoman Rips Transphobic Witness: ‘You’re An Ignorant Bigot!’ – MUST WATCH
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Republicans Strike Again: Energy and Water Bill Killed Over LGBT Protections
An energy and water bill was killed in the House on Thursday as the result of an ongoing battle in Congress over LGBT rights and so-called "religious … [Read more...] about Republicans Strike Again: Energy and Water Bill Killed Over LGBT Protections
Democrats Vow to Unseat Republicans Who Switched Votes on LGBT Rights
Democrats are vowing retribution against the Republican congressmen who switched their votes on Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's amendment to a defense … [Read more...] about Democrats Vow to Unseat Republicans Who Switched Votes on LGBT Rights
Yesterday’s GOP Switcheroo on LGBT Equality Was More Heinous Than We Thought
Chaos erupted Thursday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after 7 Republicans switched their votes from "yea" to "nay" on an amendment … [Read more...] about Yesterday’s GOP Switcheroo on LGBT Equality Was More Heinous Than We Thought
John Oliver Dives Into the F*cked Up and ‘Beyond Broken’ System of Congressional Fundraising – WATCH
John Oliver took a deep dive into the fundamentally f*cked up and broken system of congressional fundraising on the latest episode of his show Last … [Read more...] about John Oliver Dives Into the F*cked Up and ‘Beyond Broken’ System of Congressional Fundraising – WATCH
Democratic Congressmen Tweet Support for Gay Ambassador Wally Brewster Using #ImWithWally
Gay US Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Wally Brewster has faced intolerance, hate and bigotry since he was nominated for his post by President … [Read more...] about Democratic Congressmen Tweet Support for Gay Ambassador Wally Brewster Using #ImWithWally
WATCH: The Anti-Gay Mayor of Lubbock, Texas, Is Literally Terrorizing LGBT Residents
LGBT advocates in Lubbock, Texas, are outraged over a disgusting anti-gay ad from Mayor Glen Robertson (above). Robertson is one of eight … [Read more...] about WATCH: The Anti-Gay Mayor of Lubbock, Texas, Is Literally Terrorizing LGBT Residents
GOP Opponents Gang Up on Decorated Colonel Over Gay Pride ‘Fun Runs’ at Air Force Base – VIDEO
A decorated military officer and GOP congressional candidate has come under fire from Republican opponents for participating in "fun runs" sponsored … [Read more...] about GOP Opponents Gang Up on Decorated Colonel Over Gay Pride ‘Fun Runs’ at Air Force Base – VIDEO
WATCH: Anti-Gay Congressional Candidates Share Terrifying Views on LGBT Rights
President Barack Obama is blocking "confused" transgender people from getting "psychiatric help," and a small, vocal minority of LGBT people is using … [Read more...] about WATCH: Anti-Gay Congressional Candidates Share Terrifying Views on LGBT Rights
Gays Are Trying to Ruin the Boy Scouts for U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, But He Won’t Leave
Texas Republican Congressman Pete Sessions, an Eagle Scout, says he disagrees with the Boy Scouts of America's recent decision to lift its ban on gay … [Read more...] about Gays Are Trying to Ruin the Boy Scouts for U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, But He Won’t Leave