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Remembering Jesse Jackson's longtime advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality

Jackson was the first person to mention gays and lesbians in a national convention speech, and he marched on Washington for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Crime

Rhode Island hockey mass shooting leaves family shattered and shooter’s identity in the spotlight

The shooter's history includes a Nazi tattoo and amplifying far-right conspiracy theories online.

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Transgender Health

Activists protest HHS rules against gender-affirming care; 24 arrested

The protest, organized by the Gender Liberation Movement, took place Tuesday at Health and Human Services headquarters.

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Advocacy

Rev. Jesse Jackson, trailblazing civil rights icon and LGBTQ+ rights ally, dead at 84

Jackson was the first presidential candidate to include support for LGBTQ+ rights in their campaign platform.

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Ben & Jerry's cofounder needs your help to 'prevent the destruction' of beloved ice cream brand

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Ben & Jerry's founder Ben Cohen talks to The Advocate about DEI, Trump's ICE raids, and the fate of the company.

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