All posts tagged "U.S. House of Representatives"
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Marcy Kaptur Breaks with Democrats in Anti-Trans Campaign Ads
The 22-term Ohio congresswoman touts her opposition to trans-inclusive school policies, drawing criticism from LGBTQ advocates.
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Sarah McBride Launches Bid for House Democratic Leadership
If reelected in November, the Delaware congresswoman hopes to help shape House Democrats' messaging as a committee co-chair.
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Gay Congressional Candidate Confirms Past Fetish Gear Modeling
Chris Gallant’s attorney says the candidate will not allow the years-old photos to be weaponized for political purposes.
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Eugene Vindman Erupts in Clash Over Anti-Trans Vote
The Virginia Democrat cursed and walked out of a party meeting after trans constituents challenged his vote for a GOP "forced outing" bill.
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Florida’s Shevrin Jones Makes His Case for Congress
Congressional candidate Shevrin Jones on confronting extremism, bridging Democratic divides, and putting people ahead of ideology.
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House Rejects Boebert Bid to Codify Transgender Military Ban
Four Republicans joined Democrats to defeat Boebert's amendment, though the House approved two other anti-transgender measures.
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Anti-Trans Rep. Nancy Mace Eyes Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat
Mace is reportedly weighing a Senate bid weeks after finishing fifth in South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial primary.
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Two Gay Congressional Candidates Advance to General Election
Scott Wiener and Marni von Wilpert secured spots on the November ballot, while other LGBTQ candidates saw mixed results in California's primary.
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U.S. House Passes Bill Forcing Teachers to Out Transgender Youth
The "Don't Say Trans" bill would require teachers to "out" trans students to parents and restrict classroom discussions on gender identity.
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GOP Voting Bill Could Disenfranchise Transgender Americans
Critics say the SAVE Act’s voter ID and citizenship requirements could create barriers for transgender voters.
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Erik Bottcher Drops Congressional Bid for State Senate Run
The openly gay Bottcher exits the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District to seek an open state Senate seat.
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SNAP Cuts Could Hit 2 Million LGBTQ Americans
A new report from the Williams Institute, an LGBTQ-focused think tank at UCLA School of Law, finds that 15% of LGBTQ adults — nearly 2.1...
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House Bans Transgender Athletes from Female Sports
Republicans continue seizing on transgender rights as a wedge issue to portray Democrats as out-of-step with Americans.
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House Passes Military Bill Banning Transgender Health Care
Congressional lawmakers passed a military funding bill banning TriCare from covering transgender health treatments for minors.
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U.S. House Committee Passes Forced Outing Bill
The measure requires elementary and middle schools to inform parents when a student asks to be treated according to their gender identity.
