The Global Respect Act introduced by Out Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), co-chair of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus, was approved by a vote 227-206
In addition to being the first lesbian confirmed as U.S. ambassador, she is also the first out LGBTQ person of color confirmed to the role
“The Biden-Harris Administration will not shy away from holding leaders accountable for dangerous actions that hurt our nation’s students”
“Black and Brown people are treated differently and have been for years in this organization”
Top three picks have had engagements- not all positive- past actions & statements on LGBTQ+ issues may factor into the confirmation process
President Joe Biden told reporters that he would have "more to say later" about Justice Breyer's retirement
Public opinion overwhelmingly supportive of the Equality Act is clearly skeptical of a one size fits all of all sports everywhere
Requires documentation of testosterone levels amid a fervor of recently transitioned swimmers breaking records in women’s athletics
JoDee Winterhof, HRC’s senior vice president of policy and political affairs, once worked for Sinema as chief of staff
Obergefell was the plaintiff seeking marriage rights that led the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in 2015 for same-sex marriage nationwide
