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 Amber Rose Slams Trump for Shaming Alicia Machado
  The bisexual model and talk show host told The Advocate what she really thinks of Donald Trump. 
 
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Amber Rose Slams Trump for Shaming Alicia Machado

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Amber Rose Slams Trump for Shaming Alicia Machado

The bisexual model and talk show host told The Advocate what she really thinks of Donald Trump.

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Men’s nights at two New York City yarn shops give crafters space to stitch and socialize.

Michael Hardwick’s 1982 arrest at the house for having sex with another man sparked a Supreme Court battle.

Monongahela Police Chief Kevin Harris says the officer regrets his conduct. Residents want consequences.

Transphobic attacks got louder, harsher and more personal. Democrats used it as an opportunity to talk about their values — and won.

Sustain fearless LGBTQ+ journalism.

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The defense secretary insists impeachment “won’t work with me.”

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In a deeply personal tribute, Carson Jones reflected on the people in Alabama the Democratic gubernatorial candidate reached, the hope he offered, and the work others can carry forward.

Three queer authors are challenging rules that threaten libraries’ funding for acquiring youth titles with trans characters, even for adult readers.

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