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As Black History Month draws to a close, Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Friday introduced a resolution honoring the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people. Lee, the longtime Oakland Democrat, singled out BLACK LGBTQ+ leaders past and present and to uplift their contributions in the February 26 document. Black LGBTQ+ Americans have made significant strides in the fields of politics, entertainment, athletics, and more, a news release from her office stated. This resolution recognizes and celebrates these contributions. "The accomplishments of Black LGBTQ+ citizens have often been downplayed or igno...

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act. Below are excerpts from his

Rep. David Cicilline (D.-R.I.), who is now serving as a House Impeachment Manager in the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, also serves as the chairman of the “Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus.”

Impeachment manager Rep. David Cicilline speaks on the first day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial (Congress/Getty) David Cicilline, the gay Democrat serving as an impeachment manager in Donald Trump’s Senate trial, delivered blistering opening arguments against the former president. The Rhode Island Democrat, who is co-chair of the Congressional LGBT+ Equality Caucus and one of just eight out LGBT+ lawmakers to sit in the House, is part of the team of impeachment managers presenting the case to the Senate for the former president’s conviction on grounds of incit...

Pennsylvania State Rep. Jeff Pyle posted a transphobic meme this week on his now-deleted Facebook page making fun of former Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. The Republican lawmaker from Western Pa. has since apologized for the post, which mocked Levine's appearance. The meme compared Levine, a transgender woman, to Benjamin Franklin.