Published by Raw StoryBy Sarah K. Burris The co-hosts of "The View" unleashed on Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) who spoke out on the floor of the House that … [Read more...] about The View sends a message to Jim Jordan after his rant against marriage equality
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Won’t Say It’s Wrong for a School to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People: WATCH
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was grilled by out Congressman Mark Pocan on Tuesday, asking DeVos if she thinks "it’s all right for a school to … [Read more...] about Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Won’t Say It’s Wrong for a School to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People: WATCH
Rep. Mark Pocan: I’ve Seen ‘Damning Evidence’ on Trump-Russia Coordination in Classified Reports
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) appeared on The Michelangelo Signorile Show on SiriusXM this week and said that there is much more to come out in the … [Read more...] about Rep. Mark Pocan: I’ve Seen ‘Damning Evidence’ on Trump-Russia Coordination in Classified Reports
LGBT Members Of Congress Object To Trade Agreement With Anti-Gay Brunei And Malaysia
Five out gay members of Congress have written to President Obama to ask why Malaysia and Brunei - two countries with severe anti-gay laws - have been … [Read more...] about LGBT Members Of Congress Object To Trade Agreement With Anti-Gay Brunei And Malaysia
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) Wins Re-Election
Out gay Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) has won re-election, defeating Republican Peter Theron to keep his Madison-area House seat. With 73.3% reporting, Pocan … [Read more...] about Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) Wins Re-Election
Wisconsin Attorney General to Appeal Seventh Circuit Gay Marriage Ruling to Supreme Court
In an email sent to the Associated Press, Wisconsin's Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen (R) said he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Attorney General to Appeal Seventh Circuit Gay Marriage Ruling to Supreme Court
100+ Lawmakers Urge John Kerry to Drop Brunei from Trade Talks Over Anti-Gay Stoning Law
More than 100 members of Congress sent a letter to secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman urging the U.S. to tell … [Read more...] about 100+ Lawmakers Urge John Kerry to Drop Brunei from Trade Talks Over Anti-Gay Stoning Law
100+ Lawmakers Urge John Kerry to Drop Brunei from Trade Talks Over Anti-Gay Stoning Law
More than 100 members of Congress sent a letter to secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman urging the U.S. to tell … [Read more...] about 100+ Lawmakers Urge John Kerry to Drop Brunei from Trade Talks Over Anti-Gay Stoning Law
Legislation Proposed to Restore Honor to Veterans Discharged from Military for Being Gay
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI, pictured) and Charlie Rangel (D-NY) on Wednesday announced legislation that would restore honor to gay and … [Read more...] about Legislation Proposed to Restore Honor to Veterans Discharged from Military for Being Gay
Wisconsin State Rep. Mark Pocan Poised to Become Next Out Gay Congressman Following Primary Win
Some good news from Wisconsin, the Victory Fund reports: The next openly gay member of Congress will almost certainly be Wisconsin State Rep. Mark … [Read more...] about Wisconsin State Rep. Mark Pocan Poised to Become Next Out Gay Congressman Following Primary Win