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New report shows alarming lack of LGBTQ protections in dozens of states

New report shows alarming lack of LGBTQ protections in dozens of states

By Casey Quinlan - January 28, 2021
Even millionaires support raising the minimum wage: ‘We can’t afford not to’

Even millionaires support raising the minimum wage: ‘We can’t afford not to’

By Amy Lieu - January 27, 2021
Republicans claim raising wages is somehow bad for workers

Republicans claim raising wages is somehow bad for workers

By Amy Lieu - January 26, 2021
Republicans in Congress carry on Trump’s legacy of attacking trans people

Republicans in Congress carry on Trump’s legacy of attacking trans people

By Casey Quinlan - January 26, 2021
Here’s what LGBTQ lawmakers plan to do to advance equality in 2021

Here’s what LGBTQ lawmakers plan to do to advance equality in 2021

By Casey Quinlan - January 17, 2021
Members of Congress who won’t wear face masks could face punishment — finally

Members of Congress who won’t wear face masks could face punishment — finally

By Amy Lieu - January 12, 2021
Here’s what Biden could do to combat violence against LGBTQ people

Here’s what Biden could do to combat violence against LGBTQ people

By Casey Quinlan - January 08, 2021
Calls for investigations ramp up over Trump’s phone call with Georgia

Calls for investigations ramp up over Trump’s phone call with Georgia

By Amy Lieu - January 05, 2021
A record number of Asian American lawmakers are headed to Congress

A record number of Asian American lawmakers are headed to Congress

By Amy Lieu - January 02, 2021
Even a majority of Republicans in US backed bigger relief checks

Even a majority of Republicans in US backed bigger relief checks

By Amy Lieu - December 22, 2020
COVID relief package protects patients from huge ‘surprise’ hospital bills

COVID relief package protects patients from huge ‘surprise’ hospital bills

By Associated Press - December 22, 2020
Incoming GOP congresswoman pushes lies about how the vaccine rollout works

Incoming GOP congresswoman pushes lies about how the vaccine rollout works

By Donna Provencher - December 21, 2020
Here’s what’s in the latest COVID relief deal

Here’s what’s in the latest COVID relief deal

By Associated Press - December 21, 2020
New GOP ‘relief’ bill helps people who eat ‘business meals’ but not workers who feed them

New GOP ‘relief’ bill helps people who eat ‘business meals’ but not workers who feed them

By Donna Provencher - December 02, 2020
Georgia Republican is 38th member of Congress to test positive for virus

Georgia Republican is 38th member of Congress to test positive for virus

By Amy Lieu - December 01, 2020
Meet the LGBTQ congressman who could be the next assistant House speaker

Meet the LGBTQ congressman who could be the next assistant House speaker

By Casey Quinlan - November 17, 2020
2020 election brings more Indigenous lawmakers to Congress

2020 election brings more Indigenous lawmakers to Congress

By Associated Press - November 14, 2020
LGBTQ candidates score big victories on election night

LGBTQ candidates score big victories on election night

By Casey Quinlan - November 04, 2020
Republicans run vicious attack ads against lesbian candidate for Congress

Republicans run vicious attack ads against lesbian candidate for Congress

By Casey Quinlan - October 22, 2020
GOP senators score average of 1.6 out of 100 from top LGBTQ group

GOP senators score average of 1.6 out of 100 from top LGBTQ group

By Casey Quinlan - October 09, 2020
Congress passes bill to launch national suicide hotline as mental health concerns grow

Congress passes bill to launch national suicide hotline as mental health concerns grow

By Donna Provencher - September 28, 2020
The House just introduced a new relief plan. Will Senate Republicans go for it?

The House just introduced a new relief plan. Will Senate Republicans go for it?

By Emily Singer - September 15, 2020
Democrats aim to remove ban on blood donations by gay men

Democrats aim to remove ban on blood donations by gay men

By Casey Quinlan - September 09, 2020
Rep. James Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to Democratic convention

Rep. James Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to Democratic convention

By Associated Press - August 18, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Having a daughter does not make a man decent’

Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Having a daughter does not make a man decent’

By Emily Singer - July 23, 2020
113 House Republicans vote to keep Confederate statues on display in Capitol

113 House Republicans vote to keep Confederate statues on display in Capitol

By Josh Israel - July 22, 2020
Democrats: ‘The appropriate way to honor John Lewis’ is to protect voting rights

Democrats: ‘The appropriate way to honor John Lewis’ is to protect voting rights

By Associated Press - July 20, 2020
Trump’s unpopularity is putting these historically Republican House seats in danger

Trump’s unpopularity is putting these historically Republican House seats in danger

By Emily Singer - July 10, 2020
5 things you should know about Democrats’ police reform bill

5 things you should know about Democrats’ police reform bill

By Associated Press - June 13, 2020
McConnell vows to block virus aid because he doesn’t feel any ‘urgency’

McConnell vows to block virus aid because he doesn’t feel any ‘urgency’

By Associated Press - May 12, 2020

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