Congressional Equality Caucus condemns Medicaid cuts, anti-trans provisions in budget bill
Republicans are advancing a "cruel reconciliation bill," Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano says.
May 14, 2025
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GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Flips on Marriage Equality Bill
The Wisconsin Republican is in a tough reelection fight.
August 23, 2022
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Tries to Explain Flip on Marriage Equality Vote
The Wisconsin Republican senator said in July that he saw no reason to object to the Respect for Marriage Act, but he recently clarified that he isn't going to support the measure.
September 9, 2022
Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine
Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.
November 18, 2024
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Says Fauci ‘Overhyped’ COVID-19 Like He Did AIDS
He made the remarks during an appearance on a Fox News anchor's podcast on World AIDS Day.
December 2, 2021
Out NYC Owners Raise +$10K for Antigay Senator
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, no supporter of LGBT rights, is facing a challenge from his predecessor, longtime ally Russ Feingold.
August 12, 2015
Another Republican Backs Off Marriage Opposition
Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson has become the latest member of the GOP to see the writing on the wall in the party's refusal to accept marriage equality.
June 23, 2014
Gay-Friendly JCPenney CEO Sacked
JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson, who defended the choice of Ellen DeGeneres as a spokesperson and placed gay couples in advertisements, is leaving after 17 months.
April 9, 2013
Schumer Says Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality 'In the Coming Weeks'
(CNN) At least 10 Republicans would have to vote with all Democrats to overcome a filibuster and pass the legislation.
September 11, 2022
Sweetheart Measure for Churches Stripped From GOP Tax Bill
A version of the tax bill hurtling through Congress included an amendment that would have allowed churches to get even more political. Democrats helped kill it.
December 15, 2017
Pete Buttigieg Energizes Wisconsin Democrats
The Transportation secretary has been a hot commodity on the campaign trail.
October 28, 2022
Texas May Finally Add Gender Identity to Hate-Crimes Law
Similar bills have been introduced several times, but sponsors think this one will pass.
May 3, 2019
Republican Sen. Rob Portman Cosponsoring Marriage Equality Bill
Portman, who has a gay son, joins Susan Collins as a Senate Republican cosponsor. A few more GOPers are likely to support the bill.
July 21, 2022
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin attacks Pete Buttigieg & Rachel Levine in defending Trump’s AG pick, Matt Gaetz
The Oklahoma U.S. senator accused the media and Joe Biden’s team of not scrutinizing LGBTQ+ members of the administration.
November 20, 2024
Senate Punts Marriage Equality Vote Until After Midterms Due to GOP
Democrats had originally been eyeing a Senate vote before this fall's midterms.
September 15, 2022
North Carolina’s disgraced Mark Robinson is a pig in a pen full of GOP swine
Mark Robinson's scandal is typical Republican behavior, writes John Casey.
September 24, 2024
More Events Cancel After Hotel Owner's Ted Cruz Dinner
Now parting ways is New York City Gay Men's Chorus, joining Broadway Bares and potentially more.
April 26, 2015
Fox's Juan Williams Amazed By GOP's Leadership Speaker
Entertain yourself by watching Fox's Juan Williams call out the GOP for playing host to Phil Robertson.
June 2, 2014
