Former congressman was dogged by allegations of sex crimes, illegal drug use
Fla. Republican opposes LGBTQ rights
Calif. Democrat elected to U.S. Senate in 1992
Three Republicans voted for Rita Lin's nomination
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski introduced Global Respect Act
White House condemned effort in exclusive statement to the Blade
We need to respect each other and treat each other with dignity
Equality Act supporters should take cues from Senate moderates
10 years later, govāt still cleaning up the mess of failed law
Bill would sanction foreign nationals behind anti-LGBTQ human rights abuses