Gay congressman running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
12 percent of adults — 25.6 million people — identify as part of the community
LGBTQ+ ally passed away in Nashville
Attorneys general from Calif., and elsewhere are fighting directives
Organization cites rise in homophobic, transphobic policies, worse mental health outcomes
Lawmakers approved two anti-trans NDAA amendments
Massachusetts Democrat sent letter to Marco Rubio on Tuesday
Michigan State Police corroborated his account
Tenn. congressman blamed the comment on staffer
New rating system public notice seeking comments issued on April 22
