Congressional Equality Caucus
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Congressional caucus committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBTQI+ people in the U.S. and around the world. Led by Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social
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Trump and the GOP have created a healthcare crisis that is hurting millions of Americans. Now, as we barrel towards a GOP shutdown, House Republicans are out of town.
Meanwhile, our members are in D.C. fighting to keep the government open while lowering health care costs.
Meanwhile, our members are in D.C. fighting to keep the government open while lowering health care costs.
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This is a victory for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and everyone in America.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is a victory for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and everyone in America.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
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The Supreme Court made the right decision not to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down a request from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, to reconsider its 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex […]
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Supreme Court made the right decision not to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
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This never should have been a question, but today the Supreme Court sent a powerful reminder that the right to love who you love isn't up for debate.
It is the law of the land.
It is the law of the land.
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This never should have been a question, but today the Supreme Court sent a powerful reminder that the right to love who you love isn't up for debate.
It is the law of the land.
It is the law of the land.
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Obergefell is settled law. Our Respect for Marriage Act codified it.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
Supreme Court won't overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage https://cnn.it/4nGnEiN
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Obergefell is settled law. Our Respect for Marriage Act codified it.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
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I was proud to help pass the #RespectForMarriageAct in Congress to lock in protections for same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I was proud to help pass the #RespectForMarriageAct in Congress to lock in protections for same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
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Fantastic news: the Supreme Court ruled to NOT revisit the landmark Obergefell decision which legalized same-sex marriage.
This is a victory for all Americans, as no one should be discriminated against for who they love.
This is a victory for all Americans, as no one should be discriminated against for who they love.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Fantastic news: the Supreme Court ruled to NOT revisit the landmark Obergefell decision which legalized same-sex marriage.
This is a victory for all Americans, as no one should be discriminated against for who they love.
This is a victory for all Americans, as no one should be discriminated against for who they love.
🎉GREAT NEWS🎉
The Supreme Court just REJECTED a challenge to the landmark decision in #Obergefell that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S., meaning marriage equality will continue to be the law of the land! #LoveIsLove
The Supreme Court just REJECTED a challenge to the landmark decision in #Obergefell that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S., meaning marriage equality will continue to be the law of the land! #LoveIsLove
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎉GREAT NEWS🎉
The Supreme Court just REJECTED a challenge to the landmark decision in #Obergefell that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S., meaning marriage equality will continue to be the law of the land! #LoveIsLove
The Supreme Court just REJECTED a challenge to the landmark decision in #Obergefell that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S., meaning marriage equality will continue to be the law of the land! #LoveIsLove
Our members are fighting to pass the #EqualityAct to protect intersex Americans' rights & dignity, because we know there's no justice for our community without justice for our intersex siblings. #IntersexDayofSolidarity
November 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Our members are fighting to pass the #EqualityAct to protect intersex Americans' rights & dignity, because we know there's no justice for our community without justice for our intersex siblings. #IntersexDayofSolidarity
Today, Trump is hosting Victor Orbán, who has rolled back LGBTQI+ rights & criminally investigated a Pride organizer.
Earlier this year, our members demanded Sec. Rubio condemn Hungary's human rights abuses, because we're always fighting to defend human rights—at home & abroad.
Earlier this year, our members demanded Sec. Rubio condemn Hungary's human rights abuses, because we're always fighting to defend human rights—at home & abroad.
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today, Trump is hosting Victor Orbán, who has rolled back LGBTQI+ rights & criminally investigated a Pride organizer.
Earlier this year, our members demanded Sec. Rubio condemn Hungary's human rights abuses, because we're always fighting to defend human rights—at home & abroad.
Earlier this year, our members demanded Sec. Rubio condemn Hungary's human rights abuses, because we're always fighting to defend human rights—at home & abroad.
SCOTUS just allowed Trump's anti-trans passport policy to go into effect while litigation proceeds.
This move is wrong and allowing it to take effect—even temporarily—puts trans, nonbinary, & intersex Americans travelling abroad at risk of harassment, discrimination, & violence.
This move is wrong and allowing it to take effect—even temporarily—puts trans, nonbinary, & intersex Americans travelling abroad at risk of harassment, discrimination, & violence.
November 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
SCOTUS just allowed Trump's anti-trans passport policy to go into effect while litigation proceeds.
This move is wrong and allowing it to take effect—even temporarily—puts trans, nonbinary, & intersex Americans travelling abroad at risk of harassment, discrimination, & violence.
This move is wrong and allowing it to take effect—even temporarily—puts trans, nonbinary, & intersex Americans travelling abroad at risk of harassment, discrimination, & violence.
Our community has had no greater ally as Speaker than @pelosi.house.gov, from her first speech on the House floor on HIV to passing landmark bills like the #RespectforMarriageAct into law and championing the #EqualityAct.
Thank you, Madame Speaker, for your incredible leadership!
Thank you, Madame Speaker, for your incredible leadership!
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our community has had no greater ally as Speaker than @pelosi.house.gov, from her first speech on the House floor on HIV to passing landmark bills like the #RespectforMarriageAct into law and championing the #EqualityAct.
Thank you, Madame Speaker, for your incredible leadership!
Thank you, Madame Speaker, for your incredible leadership!
Americans are dealing with skyrocketing healthcare costs & uncertainty about their ability to afford food this month. These worries are especially pronounced among the LGBTQI+ community.
It's time for the GOP to end their vacation & work with Democrats to reopen the government.
It's time for the GOP to end their vacation & work with Democrats to reopen the government.
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Americans are dealing with skyrocketing healthcare costs & uncertainty about their ability to afford food this month. These worries are especially pronounced among the LGBTQI+ community.
It's time for the GOP to end their vacation & work with Democrats to reopen the government.
It's time for the GOP to end their vacation & work with Democrats to reopen the government.
Today is Election Day in many states across the country!
Your voice matters, so go to the link in our bio to find out how to make sure your vote counts. 🇺🇸🗳️
Your voice matters, so go to the link in our bio to find out how to make sure your vote counts. 🇺🇸🗳️
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today is Election Day in many states across the country!
Your voice matters, so go to the link in our bio to find out how to make sure your vote counts. 🇺🇸🗳️
Your voice matters, so go to the link in our bio to find out how to make sure your vote counts. 🇺🇸🗳️
Separation boards are supposed to independently decide whether a servicemember should remain in uniform.
Yet, under cruel a new DoD policy attacking our troops, commanders can overturn a board's decision that a trans servicemember should be able to remain in the military.
Yet, under cruel a new DoD policy attacking our troops, commanders can overturn a board's decision that a trans servicemember should be able to remain in the military.
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Separation boards are supposed to independently decide whether a servicemember should remain in uniform.
Yet, under cruel a new DoD policy attacking our troops, commanders can overturn a board's decision that a trans servicemember should be able to remain in the military.
Yet, under cruel a new DoD policy attacking our troops, commanders can overturn a board's decision that a trans servicemember should be able to remain in the military.
November is Native American Heritage Month! We're honored to be Co-Chaired by @davids.house.gov, one of the first two Native women & the first openly-LGBTQI+ Native American ever elected to Congress.
Together, we're fighting for a brighter future for the LGBTQI+ & Native communities.
Together, we're fighting for a brighter future for the LGBTQI+ & Native communities.
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month! We're honored to be Co-Chaired by @davids.house.gov, one of the first two Native women & the first openly-LGBTQI+ Native American ever elected to Congress.
Together, we're fighting for a brighter future for the LGBTQI+ & Native communities.
Together, we're fighting for a brighter future for the LGBTQI+ & Native communities.
Not a trick, but definitely not a treat: today is Day 31 of the Republican shutdown and Day 42 of House Republicans' vacation.
The question is: what are Republicans so afraid of? Protecting Americans from skyrocketing healthcare costs, apparently.
The question is: what are Republicans so afraid of? Protecting Americans from skyrocketing healthcare costs, apparently.
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Not a trick, but definitely not a treat: today is Day 31 of the Republican shutdown and Day 42 of House Republicans' vacation.
The question is: what are Republicans so afraid of? Protecting Americans from skyrocketing healthcare costs, apparently.
The question is: what are Republicans so afraid of? Protecting Americans from skyrocketing healthcare costs, apparently.
VA just announced that, as part of Trump's anti-trans agenda, it's making it harder for male veterans with breast cancer—regardless of if they’re trans or not—to access the health benefits they deserve.
Trump's attacks on trans people are harming BOTH trans & cisgender veterans.
Trump's attacks on trans people are harming BOTH trans & cisgender veterans.
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
VA just announced that, as part of Trump's anti-trans agenda, it's making it harder for male veterans with breast cancer—regardless of if they’re trans or not—to access the health benefits they deserve.
Trump's attacks on trans people are harming BOTH trans & cisgender veterans.
Trump's attacks on trans people are harming BOTH trans & cisgender veterans.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness isn't a game piece—it's a tool that countless Americans rely on to make education more affordable, but Trump is changing the rules to target organizations that don't align with his partisan political agenda.
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Public Service Loan Forgiveness isn't a game piece—it's a tool that countless Americans rely on to make education more affordable, but Trump is changing the rules to target organizations that don't align with his partisan political agenda.
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This week, we mark sixteen years since Democrats stood side-by-side with Judy Shepard to pass the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
By honoring this pillar of civil rights, we declare that hate has no place in America.
By honoring this pillar of civil rights, we declare that hate has no place in America.
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This week, we mark sixteen years since Democrats stood side-by-side with Judy Shepard to pass the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
By honoring this pillar of civil rights, we declare that hate has no place in America.
By honoring this pillar of civil rights, we declare that hate has no place in America.
🎉GOOD NEWS🎉
A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to pull funding for states' sex ed programs that include mentions of transgender & LGBTQI+ people.
The fight is still ongoing—but this is an important win!
A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to pull funding for states' sex ed programs that include mentions of transgender & LGBTQI+ people.
The fight is still ongoing—but this is an important win!
October 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🎉GOOD NEWS🎉
A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to pull funding for states' sex ed programs that include mentions of transgender & LGBTQI+ people.
The fight is still ongoing—but this is an important win!
A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to pull funding for states' sex ed programs that include mentions of transgender & LGBTQI+ people.
The fight is still ongoing—but this is an important win!
We're devastated to hear the news of Lia Smith's passing. Our hearts are with Lia's family, friends, and the entire trans community in Vermont in mourning her tragic loss.
If you or a someone you love is struggling, please remember that help is available.
If you or a someone you love is struggling, please remember that help is available.
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We're devastated to hear the news of Lia Smith's passing. Our hearts are with Lia's family, friends, and the entire trans community in Vermont in mourning her tragic loss.
If you or a someone you love is struggling, please remember that help is available.
If you or a someone you love is struggling, please remember that help is available.
On this day in 2009, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law, critical legislation which closed critical gaps in federal law and serves as a foundational step towards a safer future for LGBTQI+ people.
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On this day in 2009, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law, critical legislation which closed critical gaps in federal law and serves as a foundational step towards a safer future for LGBTQI+ people.
It's been THIRTY-EIGHT DAYS since the House last had any votes, because Speaker Johnson keeps extending Republicans' vacation—even in a shutdown.
All Americans—including LGBTQI+ people—are being hurt by the shutdown.
Speaker Johnson: end your vacation, end the shutdown!
All Americans—including LGBTQI+ people—are being hurt by the shutdown.
Speaker Johnson: end your vacation, end the shutdown!
October 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's been THIRTY-EIGHT DAYS since the House last had any votes, because Speaker Johnson keeps extending Republicans' vacation—even in a shutdown.
All Americans—including LGBTQI+ people—are being hurt by the shutdown.
Speaker Johnson: end your vacation, end the shutdown!
All Americans—including LGBTQI+ people—are being hurt by the shutdown.
Speaker Johnson: end your vacation, end the shutdown!
Our members are fighting to pass the Equality Act and prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex characteristics across key areas of life, because there's no justice for our community without justice for intersex people. #IntersexAwarenessDay
October 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our members are fighting to pass the Equality Act and prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex characteristics across key areas of life, because there's no justice for our community without justice for intersex people. #IntersexAwarenessDay
A new report shows that anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes have risen in the US, UK, and Europe since 2020.
We all have a part to play in ending anti-LGBTQI+ hate and violence. A safer, more equal world is possible—but only if we commit to doing the work needed to get there.
We all have a part to play in ending anti-LGBTQI+ hate and violence. A safer, more equal world is possible—but only if we commit to doing the work needed to get there.
October 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A new report shows that anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes have risen in the US, UK, and Europe since 2020.
We all have a part to play in ending anti-LGBTQI+ hate and violence. A safer, more equal world is possible—but only if we commit to doing the work needed to get there.
We all have a part to play in ending anti-LGBTQI+ hate and violence. A safer, more equal world is possible—but only if we commit to doing the work needed to get there.