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Politics
Senators call for the federal government to apologize for past anti-LGBTQ policies
The resolution acknowledges that at least 100,000 people and their families fell victim to anti-LGBTQ discrimination and prejudice practiced by the federal government.
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Susan Collins demands bigger religious exemptions for her to support the Equality Act again
Ten Republicans have to support the landmark LGBTQ legislation for it to pass. Her objections could tank the bill.
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Donald Trump appoints the first gay person to a Cabinet-level position
Richard Grenell is known for defending Mike Pence as a “godly… follower of Christ” and harassing women online, but now he’s an LGBTQ first.
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Politics
Senate Democrats introduce a bill to fight LGBTQ human rights abuses
The bill is a rebuke of Donald Trump’s attempts to roll back LGBTQ human rights in international law.
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Politics
Congressional Democrats introduce the Equality Act. Could it finally pass?
The bill would provide sweeping civil rights protections for LGBTQ people across the country.
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Watch Betsy DeVos refuse to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination again
It has become clear, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos really doesn’t like being asked about discrimination.
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241 members of Congress just announced their support for full LGBT equality
“In most states, you can get married on Saturday, post your wedding photos on Facebook on Sunday, and get fired from your job or kicked out of your apartment on Monday.”
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One lone Senator has been talking for over 13 hours to stop Gorsuch nomination
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley started talking Tuesday evening and was still going more than 13 hours later.
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Top Senate Democrats will filibuster Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Senate Minority Leader Chuch Schumer said he will oppose the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, and Republicans might change Senate rules to get Gorsuch confirmed.
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Bisexual Gov. Kate Brown leads Oregon lawmakers in fight against Trump
Gov. Kate Brown — the first out U.S. governor — is helping build a legal wall to shield Oregon from President Trump’s actions on immigration and other civil rights issues.