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March 29, 2018 Tweet - "So proud to see WA leading the way to stopping this damaging practice. So-called "conversion therapy' has no place in our country, and I will continue to push for ways to make sure all people, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated equally and with respect." Sen. Patty Murray
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Outline Objections to Health Dept. Rule Encouraging Discrimination Against Patients Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
March 27, 2018 Tweet - "26 retired generals & admirals are calling for @RealDonaldTrump to reverse his harmful #TransBan & #ProtectTransTroops. From their statement, "[the ban] deprives the military of trained and skilled service members, which harms readiness and morale."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2018 Rosen Condemns President's "Unpatriotic and Utterly Shameful Attack on Transgender Troops" Sen. Jacky Rosen
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Our military includes many transgender Americans who have volunteered to risk their lives & we need their talents & service. @POTUS's decision to drive patriots out of the military weakens our security & is inconsistent with our values. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "The President is choosing to ignore overwhelming opposition from his own military leaders, the American people, and lawmakers in Congress who disagree with this ban. If you meet the requirements to serve, you should be able to do so. Period." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2018 Pelosi Statement on Trump Transgender Memo Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 24, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Transgender Military Ban Sen. Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Nothing is more important than keeping our nation and families safe, and President Trump's reckless decision to ban transgender people from serving in the military needlessly undermines our national security and values." Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "No one with the strength & bravery to serve in the U.S. military should be turned away because of who they are. This hateful ban is purpose-built to humiliate our brave transgender members of the military who serve with honor & dignity. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 23, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Latest Transgender Military Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "No matter what @realDonaldTrump says, this is a transgender ban - plain and simple. This decision breaks faith with those serving today and those who aspire to serve. And it is yet another Trump-Pence decision intended to drive a wedge in our society." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2018 Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Student Non-Discrimination Act Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 21, 2018 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Student Non-Discrimination Act Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 21, 2018 Students Rally for LGBTQ Protections in Landmark Education Legislation Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 20, 2018 Quigley Presses HUD Secretary Ben Carson on LGBTQ Housing Resources, Invites Him to Meet With Chicago Advocates Rep. Mike Quigley
March 19, 2018 Norton Calls Out Senator Lee for Misleading Public on His Anti-LGBT Bill that Covers One Local Jurisdiction--D.C. and Its Residents Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 14, 2018 Norton Condemns Latest Republican Attack on D.C.'s LGBT Community and Vows to Defeat It Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 13, 2018 Introduction of the District of Columbia Home Rule Non-Discrimination Act of 2018 Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 26, 2018 Merkley Applauds 2nd Circuit Decision Reaffirming LGBTQ Americans' Right to a Discrimination-Free Workplace Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 16, 2018 Norton to Introduce Bill to Protect LGBT and Reproductive Rights in D.C. from Anti-Home-Rule Federal Law Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 12, 2018 Senator Murray on Trump-DeVos Refusal to Protect Transgender Students: "Deeply Disappointed and Disgusted" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED, you took an oath to protect children, students, teachers and school leaders of all backgrounds. Do your job. #ProtectTransStudents" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 700,00 people have suffered the discredited practice of "conversion therapy." Around half of them suffered it as adolescents. That number should be zero. We should end this." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2018 Rep. Huffman Announces State of the Union Guest Rep. Jared Huffman
Jan. 19, 2018 Wyden Statement on This Week's Trump Administration Rollbacks at HHS Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 18, 2018 Sen. Murray Sharply Criticizes President Trump's Latest Ideological Plan to Restrict Health Care Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2018 Blumenthal Condemns Reported HHS Action to Allow Healthcare Providers to Discriminate Against Patients Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Jan. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Students cannot learn if they don't feel safe. @EDcivilrights should be working to ensure all students can feel safe at school, but instead they are dismissing the students who need them the most." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration needs to stand up for the students who are being bullied and discriminated against every day." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2017 Tweet - "Today marks 7 years since President Obama signed #DADT repeal allowing #LGBT Americans to serve openly in the military. I was proud, as Majority Leader, to bring that legislation to the Floor & help end this discriminatory ban." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2017 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Reps. Deutch, Cicilline, Hill Lead 71 Members Pushing Vice President Mike Pence to Address Human Rights in Egypt Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Dec. 14, 2017 Letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio - Open LGBT Community Center in the Bronx Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 11, 2017 Shaheen Statement on Federal Court Ruling Allowing Transgender Americans to Enlist Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Dec. 6, 2017 Rep. Johnson's remarks at ACLU Rally on Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Rep. Hank Johnson
Dec. 5, 2017 Tweet - "The true story of America is a story that celebrates the constant march of progress toward full and equal rights for all people. Yet the rights of #LGBT ppl remain under attack across the country." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 5, 2017 Pocan Statement on Oral Arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Rep. Mark Pocan
Dec. 5, 2017 Pelosi Statement on Oral Arguments in Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 1, 2017 Hoyer Statement on World AIDS Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2017 Pelosi Statement on World AIDS Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2017 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, let us pause to remember the 25 #transgender people killed this year & honor their memory by continuing to work toward equal rights & dignity for all. #TDOR #TransWeek" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2017 Tweet - "Today and every day, I stand with our transgender friends & remember those who have lost their lives fighting for being true to themselves. Trans rights are human rights. #TDOR" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "More than ever, it's on all of us to protect & advance the equal protections & rights of all transgender people. #TransWeek" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Continue to Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Investigate Reported Persecution of LGBTQ People in Azerbaijan Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Services for LGBT Seniors Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 As LGBTQ Rights Case Heads to Supreme Court, Merkley and Wyden Join Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Treatment in Public Accomodations Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Bonamici, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Services for LGBT Older Adults Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Date Title Politician
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "So proud to see WA leading the way to stopping this damaging practice. So-called "conversion therapy' has no place in our country, and I will continue to push for ways to make sure all people, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated equally and with respect." Sen.Patty Murray
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Outline Objections to Health Dept. Rule Encouraging Discrimination Against Patients Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
March 27, 2018 Tweet - "26 retired generals & admirals are calling for @RealDonaldTrump to reverse his harmful #TransBan & #ProtectTransTroops. From their statement, "[the ban] deprives the military of trained and skilled service members, which harms readiness and morale."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2018 Rosen Condemns President's "Unpatriotic and Utterly Shameful Attack on Transgender Troops" Sen.Jacky Rosen
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Our military includes many transgender Americans who have volunteered to risk their lives & we need their talents & service. @POTUS's decision to drive patriots out of the military weakens our security & is inconsistent with our values. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "The President is choosing to ignore overwhelming opposition from his own military leaders, the American people, and lawmakers in Congress who disagree with this ban. If you meet the requirements to serve, you should be able to do so. Period." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2018 Pelosi Statement on Trump Transgender Memo Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 24, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Transgender Military Ban Sen.Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Nothing is more important than keeping our nation and families safe, and President Trump's reckless decision to ban transgender people from serving in the military needlessly undermines our national security and values." Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "No one with the strength & bravery to serve in the U.S. military should be turned away because of who they are. This hateful ban is purpose-built to humiliate our brave transgender members of the military who serve with honor & dignity. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 23, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Latest Transgender Military Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "No matter what @realDonaldTrump says, this is a transgender ban - plain and simple. This decision breaks faith with those serving today and those who aspire to serve. And it is yet another Trump-Pence decision intended to drive a wedge in our society." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2018 Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Student Non-Discrimination Act Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 21, 2018 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Student Non-Discrimination Act Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 21, 2018 Students Rally for LGBTQ Protections in Landmark Education Legislation Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 20, 2018 Quigley Presses HUD Secretary Ben Carson on LGBTQ Housing Resources, Invites Him to Meet With Chicago Advocates Rep.Mike Quigley
March 19, 2018 Norton Calls Out Senator Lee for Misleading Public on His Anti-LGBT Bill that Covers One Local Jurisdiction--D.C. and Its Residents Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 14, 2018 Norton Condemns Latest Republican Attack on D.C.'s LGBT Community and Vows to Defeat It Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 13, 2018 Introduction of the District of Columbia Home Rule Non-Discrimination Act of 2018 Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 26, 2018 Merkley Applauds 2nd Circuit Decision Reaffirming LGBTQ Americans' Right to a Discrimination-Free Workplace Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 16, 2018 Norton to Introduce Bill to Protect LGBT and Reproductive Rights in D.C. from Anti-Home-Rule Federal Law Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 12, 2018 Senator Murray on Trump-DeVos Refusal to Protect Transgender Students: "Deeply Disappointed and Disgusted" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED, you took an oath to protect children, students, teachers and school leaders of all backgrounds. Do your job. #ProtectTransStudents" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 700,00 people have suffered the discredited practice of "conversion therapy." Around half of them suffered it as adolescents. That number should be zero. We should end this." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2018 Rep. Huffman Announces State of the Union Guest Rep.Jared Huffman
Jan. 19, 2018 Wyden Statement on This Week's Trump Administration Rollbacks at HHS Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 18, 2018 Sen. Murray Sharply Criticizes President Trump's Latest Ideological Plan to Restrict Health Care Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2018 Blumenthal Condemns Reported HHS Action to Allow Healthcare Providers to Discriminate Against Patients Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Jan. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Students cannot learn if they don't feel safe. @EDcivilrights should be working to ensure all students can feel safe at school, but instead they are dismissing the students who need them the most." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration needs to stand up for the students who are being bullied and discriminated against every day." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2017 Tweet - "Today marks 7 years since President Obama signed #DADT repeal allowing #LGBT Americans to serve openly in the military. I was proud, as Majority Leader, to bring that legislation to the Floor & help end this discriminatory ban." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2017 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Reps. Deutch, Cicilline, Hill Lead 71 Members Pushing Vice President Mike Pence to Address Human Rights in Egypt Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Dec. 14, 2017 Letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio - Open LGBT Community Center in the Bronx Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 11, 2017 Shaheen Statement on Federal Court Ruling Allowing Transgender Americans to Enlist Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Dec. 6, 2017 Rep. Johnson's remarks at ACLU Rally on Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Rep.Hank Johnson
Dec. 5, 2017 Tweet - "The true story of America is a story that celebrates the constant march of progress toward full and equal rights for all people. Yet the rights of #LGBT ppl remain under attack across the country." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 5, 2017 Pocan Statement on Oral Arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Rep.Mark Pocan
Dec. 5, 2017 Pelosi Statement on Oral Arguments in Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 1, 2017 Hoyer Statement on World AIDS Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2017 Pelosi Statement on World AIDS Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2017 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, let us pause to remember the 25 #transgender people killed this year & honor their memory by continuing to work toward equal rights & dignity for all. #TDOR #TransWeek" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2017 Tweet - "Today and every day, I stand with our transgender friends & remember those who have lost their lives fighting for being true to themselves. Trans rights are human rights. #TDOR" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "More than ever, it's on all of us to protect & advance the equal protections & rights of all transgender people. #TransWeek" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Continue to Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Investigate Reported Persecution of LGBTQ People in Azerbaijan Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Services for LGBT Seniors Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 As LGBTQ Rights Case Heads to Supreme Court, Merkley and Wyden Join Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Treatment in Public Accomodations Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Bonamici, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Services for LGBT Older Adults Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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