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U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, who died Friday at age 90, is being remembered as a champion of LGBTQ+ equality — with a few exceptions. Read on »
Amidst the shadow of an impending government shutdown, Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is quietly rallying support among some House Democrats to unseat Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This cross-party maneuver unfolds as the Congress faces a ticking clock, heightening the existing partisan tensions.
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The Congressional Equality Caucus, which is made up for queer and allied lawmakers, released a series of statements on Thursday night, reacting to the House passage of various appropriations bills, expressing strong condemnation for what members see as discriminatory riders targeting the LGBTQ+ community. If a spending bill to keep the government funded isn't passed by Sunday, the government will shut down. Read on »
If the federal government shuts down due to lack of a spending deal in Congress, Americans will be affected in myriad ways. Read on »
The Trevor Project has named Dylan Mulvaney its Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year. Read on »
Following a staff attempt to unionize, LGBTQ+ nonprofit Outfest laid off five employees, while its executive director, Damien Navarro, has taken an unanticipated leave of absence. The organization's board said the layoffs were pre-planned.
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The first thing I remember about Senator Dianne Feinstein was her height. After I had moved to New York from Capitol Hill in the mid 1990s, I was invited to a private fundraiser for her in Manhattan by one of my high-powered lobbyist friends. When Feinstein entered the apartment, which had a high ceiling, I remember how she seemed to tower over everyone. Read on »
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A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty to making a bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital last year because it provided gender-affirming care to transgender youth. The hospital had been accused of performing genital surgeries on minors. Read on »
Kentucky and Tennessee can continue enforcing their bans on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled Thursday. Read on »
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, known for her groundbreaking roles in American politics, has died at 90. Read on »
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