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Senate Democrats introduce bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth
The bill comes a day after the Oklahoma state medical examiner ruled the death of 16-year-old transgender high school student Nex Benedict a suicide.
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Westboro Baptist tried a comeback. It lasted 15 minutes.
Plus: A lesbian senator left Republicans speechless after her speech
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Lesbian senator’s fiery take on GOP extremists left Republicans silent
Sen. Laphonza Butler pulled no punches when defending her own.
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Out Sen. Laphonza Butler won’t run in 2024
She announced she’s leaving the Senate as the Democratic primary for her seat is heating up.
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New senator Laphonza Butler helped elect these 5 LGBTQ+ politicians before becoming one herself
New senator Laphonza Butler helped elect these 5 LGBTQ+ politicians before becoming one herself
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San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus sings final tribute to late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus sings final tribute to late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Laphonza Butler sworn in as senator & becomes the first out LGBTQ+ senator of color
She is also only the third-ever Black woman to serve in the Senate.
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Far-right pundits already saying Laphonza Butler was only appointed because she’s a Black lesbian
Even though she has been involved in politics for decades and leads a massive organization, conservatives are focusing only on her identity.
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Lesbian powerhouse Laphonza Butler to fill Diane Feinstein’s Senate seat
Here’s what you need to know about her.