| The Senate has been the main obstacle to advancing progressive policies throughout the presidency of Joe Biden, and as the U.S. House remains under Democratic control through the end of this year, the Respect for Marriage Act appears poised to land on Biden's desk. Twelve Republicans joined their 50 Democratic colleagues to support the legislation, vaulting it over the 60-vote threshold needed in that chamber to surpass a filibuster, although Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn were not among them. The two argued that the bill did not offer adequate religious protections. The success of the bill is a rare example of positive news for LGBTQ Texans. Advocates say the legislation is especially important for such people, who feel they have been under attack by a state Republican party that wrote opposition to them into its official platform and is planning to further push against LGBTQ rights in the upcoming legislative session. Read the full story here. | 
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