Democrats are vowing retribution against the Republican congressmen who switched their votes on Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's amendment to a defense spending authorization bill that would have prevented … [Read more...] about Democrats Vow to Unseat Republicans Who Switched Votes on LGBT Rights
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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 that would have protected LGBT workers from … [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 Week Tonight. Oliver dug into the unseemly … [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 Obama in 2013. After being chosen by the … [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 Republicans in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Randy … [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 by a group for LGBT service members at the Air … [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 the "strong arm of liberal government" to … [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 adult leaders, but plans to remain part of the … [Read more...] about Gays Are Trying to Ruin the Boy Scouts for U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, But He Won’t Leave
Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere
Democrats in Congress plan to introduce a sweeping measure this week that would extend civil rights protections to LGBT Americans. The Equality Act — which is a revamped version of the failed … [Read more...] about Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere
Indiana-Style Bill Promoting Anti-Gay Discrimination Gains Steam In Congress
Last month, we told you about the so-called First Amendment Defense Act, which is essentially a federal version of anti-LGBT license to discriminate measures that have been debated in … [Read more...] about Indiana-Style Bill Promoting Anti-Gay Discrimination Gains Steam In Congress
