U.S. Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives makes up the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each U.S. state is represented by two senators, regardless of population, who serve staggered six-year terms. [ Website ] [Wikipedia ]
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Once again Republicans turn to Mike Pence to save their anti-equality agenda
Thursday, March 30, 2017Last time it was Betsy DeVos's nomination; the vote this time is to reverse Obama-era legislation protecting funding for Planned Parenthood. -
Mike Huckabee queerbaits Lindsey Graham
Thursday, March 30, 2017Did Mike Huckabee really suggest Sen. Lindsey Graham is gay? -
Here’s what happened at Senate hearing for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
Monday, March 20, 2017Gorsuch said his role, if confirmed as the next Justice, was "not about politics," and pledged equal justice to both “poor and rich.” -
Advocates warn Senators: Gorsuch poses a ‘significant threat’ to our community
Friday, March 17, 2017"His views are fundamentally at odds with the notion that LGBT people are entitled to equality, liberty, justice and dignity under the law,” say LGBTQ advocates. -
Joe Biden: ‘I am going to run in 2020’
Monday, December 5, 2016"For president. And also, what the hell man, anyway.” -
That time Jeff Sessions mocked a lesbian mom and son facing deportation
Friday, November 25, 2016Watching her 12-year-old boy in tears, Sen. Jeff Sessions leaned towards one of his aides and sighed, "Enough with the histrionics." -
Human Rights Campaign stands by Republican Mark Kirk despite racist remark
Friday, October 28, 2016UPDATE: The Human Rights Campaign has now revoked its endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk. -
North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law a factor in close Senate race
Friday, August 26, 2016Sen. Richard Burr has criticized both the Charlotte City Council, and the General Assembly for going too far with what it passed. -
Republican Mark Kirk moves left in attempt to keep Senate seat
Monday, July 18, 2016The Republican senator from Illinois is doing his best not to look like an anti-LGBT, pro-gun Republican as he seeks re-election. -
Obama to welcome antigay leader of India
Saturday, June 4, 2016Narendra Modi refused to allow a gay American envoy enter his country, but he's being welcomed here next week
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