The 120th U.S. Congress is set to make history with a record openly LGBTQ+ lawmakers. Eighteen Democrats who identify as LGBTQ+, including two senators, are set to be sworn into Congress in 2027.
After two years of Republicans waging a culture war, wasting taxpayer dollars attacking LGBTQ+ people, and spending million on anti-trans ads while families suffered, voters have had enough. In a historic rebuke, voters didn’t just reject LGBTQ+ hate, they have elected a historic number of LGBTQ+ elected officials.
The Congressional Equality Caucus celebrated these results. The caucus is focused on advancing LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. It was formed by openly gay representatives Tammy Baldwin and Barney Frank on June 4, 2008.
According to its website, the caucus "works toward the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well-being for all regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics (including intersex traits)."
Congratulations to the LGBTQ+ elected officials!!!
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