Senator Bernie Sanders (I- VT), the longest-serving independent in congressional history, is going to announce his run for the U.S. presidency on … [Read more...] about Senator Bernie Sanders To Announce Presidential Candidacy On Thursday
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House Democrats Introduce Resolution Against LGBT Discrimination
A group of four House Democrats have introduced a resolution "expressing the sense of Congress that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender … [Read more...] about House Democrats Introduce Resolution Against LGBT Discrimination
Oregon House Of Representatives Passes Measure Outlawing Conversion Therapy
The Oregon House voted on Tuesday to outlaw the dangerous practice of conversion therapy, with several lawmakers arguing the practice is heavily … [Read more...] about Oregon House Of Representatives Passes Measure Outlawing Conversion Therapy
Barney Frank on How LGBT People ‘Beat the Prejudice’ and Changed Hearts By Coming Out: VIDEO
Former Democratic Rep. Barney Frank appeared on Sunday's episode of Meet The Press and gave his viewpoint on changing attitudes toward LGBT … [Read more...] about Barney Frank on How LGBT People ‘Beat the Prejudice’ and Changed Hearts By Coming Out: VIDEO
Texas Democrats Deliver Gay Wedding Cakes To Bigoted Lawmakers Who Pulled Cake-Cutting Stunt
Last month, anti-gay bigots in the Texas Legislature celebrated the 10th anniversary of the state's marriage amendment by slicing a symbolic … [Read more...] about Texas Democrats Deliver Gay Wedding Cakes To Bigoted Lawmakers Who Pulled Cake-Cutting Stunt
Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus Loses 53 Members Over New $400 Due Requirement
Equality has a price, and evidently that price needs to be less than $400 as the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus lost members when they asked for … [Read more...] about Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus Loses 53 Members Over New $400 Due Requirement
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
80 Congressional Democrats Call Bull On One Year Gay Blood Deferral, Urge Obama Administration To Lift Ban
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, along with 78 other congressional Democrats, urged the Obama … [Read more...] about 80 Congressional Democrats Call Bull On One Year Gay Blood Deferral, Urge Obama Administration To Lift Ban
Labor Department Takes Final Step Towards Implementing LGBT Anti-Discrimination Executive Order: VIDEO
The Labor Department yesterday announced that a new rule required to implement President Obama’s executive order banning workplace discrimination … [Read more...] about Labor Department Takes Final Step Towards Implementing LGBT Anti-Discrimination Executive Order: VIDEO
Full Frontal Freedom Encourages LGBT People To V**E Next Week – VIDEO
Full Frontal Freedom, a coalition of independent artists aiming to encourage civic participation, have just dropped a video encouraging LGBT people to … [Read more...] about Full Frontal Freedom Encourages LGBT People To V**E Next Week – VIDEO