Tag Archives: Tammy Baldwin

Why LGBTQ people care about the fight over RU-486

The court fight over RU-486 could determine whether any federal judge could hinder availability of a medicine --including products LGBTQ people rely on-- even after a federal agency of experts has approved it.

Another surprise split among LGBTs at Supreme Court

Once again this session, LGBT groups and individuals are lined up on opposite sides of a conflict at the U.S. Supreme Court. This time, it's about whether groups can be forced to disclose who their donors are.

Baldwin, Buttigieg speak on last night of Dem convention

In the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the LGBT community's two highest profile elected officials enjoyed prime-time slots to tell their stories.

Convention night 3: Democrats put focus on women

The third night of the Democratic convention focused largely on women, with vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris giving her acceptance speech.

LGBT profile continues strong on day two of DNC

LGBT people continued to play a high profile in the Democratic National Convention, participating in the opening keynote, announcing state delegation votes, and participating in the LGBTQ+ Caucus.

Many high profile LGBT speakers at Dem convention

Pete Buttigieg, Tammy Baldwin, and many other LGBT leaders will be part of the prime-time schedule at the Democratic National Convention this week.

Baldwin votes no, Sinema yes, on AG Barr confirmation

The U.S. Senate's two openly LGBT members voted differently on the confirmation of William Barr to become the next U.S. Attorney General. LGBT groups opposed the confirmation.

Still some cliffhangers, but much to celebrate at mid-terms

Results are still not settled for bisexual U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema or lesbian Michigan attorney general candidate Dana Nessel and a few others, but there were many solid victories for LGBT candidates Tuesday night.

LGBT races to watch during tonight’s mid-term election

There's a lot of suspense for the LGBT community around Tuesday's mid-term elections, including races for the U.S. Senate and House, four governor seats, and a first-ever statewide ballot measure on transgender protections.

Four critical Senate races, few LGBT PACs

For Democrats, the hardest part of capturing the Senate majority will be hanging onto to four seats they already hold.