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June 30, 2023
Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Allowing Businesses To Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Customers
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2023
In Speech On The Senate Floor, Durbin Defends The Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2023
During Pride Month, Durbin & Duckworth Join Merkley, Baldwin, Booker To Introduce The Equality Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2023
New ED Rule Would Steamroll Five Decades of Progress for Women's Equality
Rep. Mary Miller
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes"
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 26, 2022
The Washington Times - ""PolitiFraud' defends Biden's push for child sex-change procedures"
Rep. Mary Miller
April 21, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 18, 2022
Left-Wing "Media" Attempts to Defend Dangerous Sex Change Chemicals
Rep. Mary Miller
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 6, 2022
Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies
Rep. Mary Miller
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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Politician
June 30, 2023
Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Allowing Businesses To Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Customers
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2023
In Speech On The Senate Floor, Durbin Defends The Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2023
During Pride Month, Durbin & Duckworth Join Merkley, Baldwin, Booker To Introduce The Equality Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2023
New ED Rule Would Steamroll Five Decades of Progress for Women's Equality
Rep.Mary Miller
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes"
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 26, 2022
The Washington Times - ""PolitiFraud' defends Biden's push for child sex-change procedures"
Rep.Mary Miller
April 21, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 18, 2022
Left-Wing "Media" Attempts to Defend Dangerous Sex Change Chemicals
Rep.Mary Miller
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 6, 2022
Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies
Rep.Mary Miller
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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