Congresswoman described as ‘outspoken champion’ for LGBT women
Fanning nominated to become Army secretary
Measure would ban foreign officials responsible for human rights abuses
Congresswoman talks LGBT rights, Freddie Gray
Gay ambassador called ‘faggot’ earlier this month
Measure fails to meet 60-vote threshold for passage
Opponent of gay rights once faced questions about his own sexual orientation
Former RNC chair lost by fewer than 17,000 votes
Fears of inaction may prompt ENDA move in lame duck
Issue playing out differently ahead of mid-term elections