All posts tagged "congress"
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Republicans nuke spending bill because they can’t discriminate against gays
Rep. Maloney's pro-LGBT amendment passed, but the bill was scuttled by Democrats and Republicans
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Brian Sims ending run for Congress: “Not an easy decision”
"I am so grateful for your help and support over these past few months."
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Illinois GOP congressional duo backing Equality Act
A pair of congressional Republicans up for re-election in blue-state Illinois have signed on as co-sponsors to the Equality Act, becoming the first members of...
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Brian Sims wins Victory Fund endorsement
Sims is seeking a seat in the U.S. House of Representitives
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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...
