LGBT

Our nation must protect the dignity and safety of our vulnerable children. Every American student deserves the opportunity to succeed and thrive, regardless of their gender identity. Read more »

by Chris JohnsonA group of congressional Democrats are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to take additional steps to ensure the safety of LGBT people in immigrant detention. In a letter dated March 23 and made public on Monday, the congressional Democrats — led by Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.), Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) — seek… Read more »

Rather than taking a page out of Donald Trump's anti-immigrant playbook, Congress' collective focus should center on pursuing comprehensive immigration reform and supporting the hard-working immigrant families who are woven into the cultural tapestry of this great nation. Read more »

Despite such remarkable economic gains, neither President Obama nor I believe that our work is done. Too many working men and women continue to struggle just to provide the basic necessities for their families. Too many communities of color find themselves underserved and disadvantaged. Read more »

by Tom KertscherWhen U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore said, "I don’t think we do children a favor by forcing women to give birth," she drew criticism from The Daily Caller, a conservative-leaning website.The Milwaukee Democrat was speaking at a Washington, D.C., news conference in favor of continuing federal funding for Planned Parenthood.Moore made similar remarks the next day, Sept.… Read more »

by Jennifer BenderyWASHINGTON -- House Republicans created a special committee on Wednesday to investigate abortions, fetal tissue procurement and the use of federal funds at Planned Parenthood.Lawmakers voted 242-184 on a resolution establishing the committee, which will function as an Energy and Commerce subcommittee and will have the power to subpoena documents and testimony. Its… Read more »

I'd like to extend my gratitude to Rep. Alma Adams and the courageous Planned Parenthood patient advocates for joining me during Monday's press conference, but more importantly, for their leadership in helping us address racial and economic bias in health care access. I proudly stand with Planned Parenthood in their efforts to transform our communities into those united by health equity. Read more »

This decision by the Supreme Court marks a truly historic day for our country. As the debate for marriage equality in America comes to an end, I am proud to say that dignity and love have won. As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, I am delighted to celebrate this great victory with our nation's LGBT brothers and sisters. Read more »

By Deena Zaru(CNN)Caitlyn Jenner's debut last week was met with a social media firestorm and bipartisan support. Vanity Fair tweeted its latest cover Monday, starring the former Bruce Jenner, now Caitlyn, who not only came out as a woman in the groundbreaking interview with Diane Sawyer last month, but also, as a Republican. The most recent support for Jenner comes from… Read more »

By Judy KurtzAn openly gay congressman is cheering the woman formerly known as Bruce Jenner, moments after the “Keeping up with the Kardashians” star revealed her new name and look on a magazine cover. “Call me Caitlyn,” the cover of Vanity Fair’s July issue reads, with a photo of Jenner flashing a slight smile and posing in a white… Read more »