Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker goes on transphobic, sexist rant during graduation speech
The kicker spoke at Benedictine College and told women to stay in their place while calling LGBTQ+ people ‘deadly sins.’
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South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's
Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.
May 06 2024 4:37 PM
Judy Shepard's Presidential Medal of Freedom hailed by LGBTQ+ rights groups 25 years after gay son’s murder
After the hate-fueled murder of her son, Matthew Shepard, more than two decades ago, she has advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
May 06 2024 8:00 AM
Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
May 04 2024 11:22 AM
Watch Sherry Cola passionately defend LGBTQ+ youth: 'Queerness is such a superpower' (exclusive)
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How a Capital One leader champions authenticity
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May 01 2024 9:00 AM
A gay designer was attacked at a California fashion show in 2019. His assailant was just sentenced
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May 01 2024 8:00 AM
Karine Jean-Pierre on being a Black lesbian working for the White House: 'It matters' (exclusive)
President Biden's spokesperson spoke exclusively to The Advocate about her role and the administration’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in the current political climate.
April 30 2024 11:00 AM
Candace Parker, queer WNBA legend, is retiring 'privately with the ones I love'
Parker, who is also a mom of two with her wife, Anna Petrakova, announced she will not be returning to the game.
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