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Gay congressmen tell Pentagon to restore honor of soldiers dismissed under “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
It has been about 13 years since the U.S. repealed its ban on gay soldiers, but many are still waiting for justice.
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Gay congressman cosponsors bill to stop expelled members like George Santos from getting a pension
Santos is eligible to receive numerous government perks despite being expelled for fraud.
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Democrats introduce federal bill to ban the LGBTQ+ panic defense
“No one’s sexual orientation or gender identity is a defense for assault or murder,” Rep. Chris Pappas said in introducing the bill.
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Democrats reintroduce “long-overdue” Equality Act
After the bipartisan passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, some have renewed hope that the Equality Act can make it to the President’s desk.
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Out Rep. Chris Pappas marries partner Vann Bentley
Pappas was instrumental in the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act and is now living his own love story.
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Joe Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act on White House lawn
The federal government now officially recognizes same-sex marriages.
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Gay Rep. Chris Pappas wins reelection bid against anti-LGBTQ MAGA candidate
His opponent was a former Trump administration official who supports Don’t Say Gay.
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Here’s how all 9 LGBTQ House members are expected to do in the midterm elections
The House’s Democratic majority and the future of LGBTQ rights hang in the balance.
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Pete Buttigieg, Dr. Rachel Levine & all LGBTQ members of Congress banned from Russia
Of course Jen Psaki was ready with a clapback.