All posts tagged "congress"
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Reacting to Ryan: LGBT groups react to the new Speaker
As Paul Ryan assumes role as Speaker of the House, LGBT organizations assume a wait-and-see approach
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Brian Sims launches congressional campaign
It’s official: Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims is setting his sights on Washington. Sims, an attorney and civil rights advocate who represents Philadelphia’s Center City...
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Brian Sims exploring congressional run
Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims is weighing the possibility of heading to Washington. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sims, Pennsylvania’s only openly gay lawmaker, is...
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Pope defends “human right” to refuse gay marriage licenses
Pope's comments illustrate no change in Church doctrine, but overall theme of U.S. trip focused on inclusion
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Right of Refusal
Will business owners refuse service to customers?
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Kristin Beck smacks down Huckabee after trans military service comments
Transgender Navy SEAL and congressional candidate defends allowing transgender soldiers to serve openly
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Santorum points to ex-gays when asked if being gay is a choice
Santorum also apologized for comparing gay relationships to bestiality
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N.J. congressman refuses to pay NRCC dues because they back gay candidates
Rep. Scott Garrett bucks party leadership by refusing to back Republican Party's campaign arm
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Carl DeMaio: “Ultimate Betrayal”
Gay former congressional candidate says opponent used tactics to scare away conservative voters
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Lieu bill would classify gay conversion therapy as “fraud”
Amid an increase in public support for banning the practice conversion therapy on minors, and news this week that Oregon has become the third state...
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D.C. nondiscrimination laws go into effect today
Two contested D.C. Council bills appear to have survived a 30-day congressional review period required of all District legislation and are slated to go into effect today, Saturday, May...
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Congress seeks to overturn D.C. reproductive rights bill
LGBT groups stand in solidarity with their allies in the women’s and civil rights movement against congressional interference
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11 Senate Republicans vote to extend benefits to same-sex couples
11 Republicans voted to extend Social Security and veterans benefits to same-sex couples
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Barney Frank: Schock spent too much time in the gym for a straight man
–Former Rep. Barney Frank, who came out in 1987, speaking with Business Insider about Rep. Aaron Schock. Schock has faced constant speculation with regards his...
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Aaron Schock’s father: My son isn’t gay, he’s just different
–Dr. Richard Schock, father of Congressman Aaron Schock, speaking with Chicago’s ABC7. “Aaron is a little different,” his father said, addressing the rampant rumors over...
