Record number of LGBTQ lawmakers elected to Congress in midterms
The caucus said 17 openly LGBT lawmakers will serve in the next Congress, including two senators and 15 House members, all Democrats.
- On Thursday, the Congressional Equality Caucus touted the 120th Congress as "the gayest Congress in American history" after 16 openly LGBT candidates secured electoral victories this week.
- Founded by then-Reps. Tammy Baldwin and Barney Frank, the caucus works toward the extension of equal rights and the repeal of discriminatory laws, including the elimination of hate-motivated violence.
- The incoming Congress will include 15 representatives and senators who are openly LGBT, all of whom are Democrats, marking an unprecedented number of openly LGBT candidates in the chamber.
- Rep. Mark Takano chairs the caucus and advocates for the Equality Act, which would make gender identity and sexual orientation protected classes under the Civil Rights Act.
- Critics argue the Equality Act threatens religious liberty by erasing legal distinctions between male and female, even as the Evangelical share of the national vote fell to 17% this year.
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“Woke 2.0 Will Be Worse”: Christians Warn as Equality Caucus Celebrates Record LGBT Representation
The Congressional Equality Caucus sparked criticism from Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers after celebrating what it described as “the gayest Congress in American history” on Thursday, Nov. 5, following election victories by openly LGBT candidates across the United States. The results are expected to bring a record number of openly LGBT lawmakers to the 120th Congress, with two senators and 15 representatives.
Democrats proudly announce the 'GAYEST Congress in history' — and the jokes practically write themselves - The Daily Bo Snerdley
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do) Congressional Democrats celebrate the incoming Congress as the “GAYEST” ever. LGBTQ representation is projected to reach a record 17 lawmakers. The announcement sparks an instant wave of jokes about Democratic priorities. LAY IT ON ME (I’ve got time) Well, Washington has a new record to celebrate. No, Congress hasn’t balanced the federal budget. No, lawmakers haven’t …
What Happened to Affordability? Victorious Dems Brag 'DEI Is Back,' That They Have 'Gayest Congress Ever'
Sure, Americans may have voted for the Democrats because they were promised lower banana prices. If they get them, it won’t be from the Democrats, or at least not through […] The post What Happened to Affordability? Victorious Dems Brag 'DEI Is Back,' That They Have 'Gayest Congress Ever' appeared first on The Western Journal.
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