All posts tagged "U.S. Senate"
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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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Sen. Ruben Gallego Opposes Trans Athletes in Girlsā Sports
The Arizona Democrat says some transgender youth āshould not be playingā in girlsā sports and suggests they instead pursue āother activities.ā
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Lesbian U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Launches U.S. Senate Bid
The lesbian congresswoman, a moderate Democrat, has entered the fray to succeed Minnesota's retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.
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“Senate Twink” Says Video Sex Scandal Drove Him to Flee U.S.
Aidan Maese-Czeropski, the gay former Senate staffer fired at the center of an online sex scandal, is much happier living in Australia.
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Gay Congressman Chris Pappas Launches U.S. Senate Bid
The openly gay congressman has been holding a "listening tour" throughout New Hampshire, indicating he's considering a Senate run.
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Senate Democrats Shut Down Transgender Athlete Ban
The bill would have rewritten federal law to prohibit schools allowing transgender athletes to compete from receiving federal funds.
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Pete Buttigieg Weighing Senate Run
The former Transportation Secretary is reportedly considering a run for one of Michiganās U.S. Senate seats in 2026.
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Scott Bessent, a Gay Man, Confirmed as Treasury Secretary
Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, is now the highest-ranking LGBTQ person serving in the U.S. government.
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Gay Republican Suffers Medical Episode During Senate Debate
Curtis Bashaw, the Republican nominee for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seat, appeared to have a temporary “medical episode” during his debate against Democratic U.S. Rep....
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Biden Breaks Record for Most LGBTQ Judges Confirmed
Mary Kathleen Costello, of Pennsylvania, has become the 12th out LGBTQ person nominated to a lifetime judgeship.
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Senate Confirms Out Lesbian to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
With the confirmation of Nicole Berner, President Biden ties Obamaās record for appointing the most LGBTQ federal judges in history.
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No Criminal Charges for Senate Aide Who Filmed Sex Tape
Capitol Police say there's "no evidence" to support criminal charges for a former Senate aide who filmed himself having sex in a hearing room.
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Senate Aide Fired After Hearing Room Sex Tape Leaks
Aidan Maese-Czeropski was fired after allegedly filming and sharing a video of himself engaging in a sexual tryst in a Senate hearing room.
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Laphonza Butler Appointed California’s First LGBTQ U.S. Senator
Laphonza Butler, a gay Black woman, has been named to the U.S. Senate by Gov. Gavin Newsom, becoming the state's first out LGBTQ senator.
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Senator Raphael Warnock Re-Elected Over Anti-LGBTQ Opponent
On Tuesday, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) was re-elected to a full six-year term, defeating Republican challenger Herschel Walker despite the latter’s embrace of “culture war”...
