Christian Fuscarino would be country's first openly gay US senator
Israeli prime minister spoke to joint session of Congress
Advocacy groups praise vice president, President Biden
Announcement comes amid growing pressure from Democrats to step aside
Speakers included U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (D-Calif.) and Senate candidate Eric Hovde
Big Tent Event took place outside the Republican National Convention on Wednesday
Former president's remarks did not otherwise address LGBTQ issues
Woody's Milwaukee experienced a surge in traffic as a result
Weymouth, Mass., Mayor Bob Hedlund spoke with the Washington Blade
Calif. Democrat is frontrunner to win US Senate race