Politics · July 8, 2024
Lesbian Congresswoman Urges Biden to Step Aside for 2024
Minnesota's Angie Craig calls for Biden to step down, citing high stakes of the 2024 election. #Politics #LGBTQ #2024Election
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Politics · Sep 21
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Criticizes Climate Change Joke During Hearing
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg critiques climate joke during hearing. Climate change is real, and we must act. #ClimateChange #PeteButtigieg #AmericanClimateCorps
Politics · Sep 7
Sarah McBride's Historic Bid for Congress Sheds Light on LGBTQ Representation
Sarah McBride, transgender candidate, campaigns for Congress, emphasizes diverse representation. #LGBTQ #SarahMcBride #Congress #Delaware
Politics · Aug 10
Trump Vows to Reinstate Transgender Military Ban in Potential 2024 Re-election Bid
Former President Trump renews pledge to reinstate transgender military ban in a potential 2024 bid. LGBTQ advocates express concern over potential rollback of progress. #TransMilitaryBan #LGBTQRights
Politics · Jun 11
Biden Hosts Historic White House Pride Celebration, Calls for LGBTQ+ Rights Protection
President Biden hosts largest-ever White House Pride celebration, emphasizing the need for LGBTQ+ rights protection amid rising attacks and legislation. #Biden #PrideCelebration #LGBTQRights #EqualityAct
Politics · May 6
Remembering the Lavender Scare: A Dark Chapter in America's LGBTQ+ History
Biden commemorates 70th Anniversary of Lavender Scare, highlights ongoing struggle #LGBTQ #equality
Politics · Apr 25
Biden Calls Out Republican Politicians for Banning LGBT-Inclusive Books in Schools
Biden takes on Republican book bans targeting LGBTQ students. #LGBTQrights #bookbans #education #Florida
Politics · Mar 18
Biden meets with Ireland's first gay Prime Minister for historic St. Patrick's Day visit
Biden welcomes Ireland's first gay Taoiseach for historic St. Patrick's Day meeting celebrating LGBTQ+ rights #StPatricksDay #LGBTQ #Ireland #USA
Politics · Feb 14
Over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Introduced in the US
The US has already introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, most of which target the trans community. Meanwhile, only 107 pro-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed. The Equality Act has been proposed to prevent discrimination. #LGBTQrights #EqualityAct #discrimination
Politics · Feb 12
Biden and Da Silva Meet to Reiterate Support for LGBTQ and Intersex Rights
Biden and Da Silva show their support for LGBTQ and Intersex rights with a joint statement. #LGBTQrights #Biden #DaSilva
Law & Courts · Dec 15
LGBT nightclub massacre survivors tell U.S. Congress: 'We are being slaughtered'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Survivors of mass shootings targeting U.S. LGBT nightclubs detailed the violence they endured and criticized inflammatory political rhetoric in a congressional hearing on Wednesday. “We are being…
Law & Courts · Dec 14
Biden signs gay marriage law, calls it ‘a blow against hate’
WASHINGTON (AP) — A celebratory crowd of thousands bundled up on a chilly Tuesday afternoon to watch President Joe Biden sign gay marriage legislation into law, a joyful ceremony that was tempered by the backdrop of an…
Law & Courts · Nov 17
U.S. judge rejects Biden administration's LGBT health protections
Nov 11 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday that President Joe Biden's administration had wrongly interpreted an Obamacare provision as barring health care providers from discriminating against gay and t…
Music · Sep 25
‘Let’s have some music’: Elton John plays White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — “God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John. With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical lovefest Friday night as John played a farewell gig to honor everyday “hero…