Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
June 5, 2025
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Chuck Schumer demands reinstatement of federal HIV funding after RFK Jr.’s ‘indiscriminate cuts’
With HIV vaccine research canceled and prevention programs dismantled, the Democratic Senate minority leader expects answers from the Department of Health and Human Services before July.
June 4, 2025
What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?
Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.
April 2, 2025
My aunt, a 38-year Social Security vet, says Trump and Musk are breaking the 'backbone of our country'
Opinion: While you’ve been distracted by tariffs and Signalgate, the Trump administration has been ripping apart Social Security, writes John Casey.
March 28, 2025
Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night
In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.
March 17, 2025
Humble ‘first millennial’ Jimmy Carter honored with glorious, funny state funeral
The Advocate reports from inside Washington National Cathedral for the 39th president’s state funeral.
January 9, 2025
Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
December 14, 2024
40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills
Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.
December 13, 2024
Harris's campaign says Donald Trump is 'not up to the job' after transphobic Al Smith Dinner monologue
The former president clearly did not understand the assignment, while Vice President Kamala Harris did.
October 18, 2024
U.S. Capitol Police Investigating Video of 2 Men Having Sex in Senate Hearing Room
Authorities are investigating reports of a senate staffer filming himself having sex in an historic Senate hearing room on Capitol grounds.
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December 15, 2023
Dianne Feinstein Remembered by Political Leaders as a 'Titan' in the U.S. Senate
The nation mourns a trailblazer in politics, advocate for women’s rights, and champion for LGBTQ+ equality.
September 29, 2023
Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House
Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.
July 28, 2023
After the Supreme Court's 303 Creative Ruling, What Happens to LGBTQ+ Rights?
The conservative-majority court announced the decision on the last day of its session before justices jetted off on their summer vacation.
June 30, 2023
Kyrsten Sinema Slams Democrats as 'Old Dudes ... Eating Jell-O'
Sen. Sinema, once a Democrat but now an independent, has been ridiculing Democrats in front of Republican audiences.
March 23, 2023
Sen. Chuck Schumer's Lesbian Daughter and Her Wife Welcome Son
Alison Schumer and Elizabeth Weiland have a son, Henry.
February 13, 2023