Who's running for Nancy Pelosi's House seat? Here are 3 Democrats who could replace her in Congress
Here are a few Democrats that could replace Nancy Pelosi in the House of Representatives after her retirement.
November 27 2025 1:09 PM
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Getting personal with Robert Garcia, who’s been leading the Democrats' release of the Epstein files
The Democratic rising star sat down with The Advocate for an interview about the Epstein files, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and co-parenting his cat after his divorce.
November 18 2025 8:03 AM
Which gayborhoods are the most expensive? Here are the top 10
These are the ten most expensive gayborhoods in the U.S. — and they're not all in New York or California.
November 13 2025 1:35 PM
Nancy Pelosi, fierce LGBTQ+ ally, announces retirement
“I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know I will not be seeking reelection to Congress with a grateful heart,” the former House speaker said.
November 06 2025 9:04 AM
Gavin Newsom accidentally crashes wedding of 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' stars
Haley Drexler and Pilar Dizon were posing for wedding photos outside San Francisco City Hall when Gavin Newsom happened to walk by.
October 31 2025 11:13 AM
Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and HIV coverage
Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.
October 15 2025 12:03 PM
Gavin Newsom authorizes study on youth sports access regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation
The bill also seeks to look at inequities based on race, income, and geography, but Republicans say the goal is to rig research for transgender athletes.
October 14 2025 11:24 AM
This bisexual San Diego City Council member is fighting to replace Darrell Issa in Congress
“If we want to keep our rights, and I want to keep my right to marry who I want to marry and have the rights of equality under the law, I have to step up and fight,” Marni von Wilpert told The Advocate.
October 08 2025 9:31 AM
Third Trump shutdown ‘irrefutable proof’ Republicans can’t govern, Congressional Equality Caucus says
“Standing up for health care and keeping the government open should never be partisan,” Sarah McBride added.
October 01 2025 6:04 PM
Toni Atkins drops out of California governor's race, cites 'no viable path forward'
Toni Atkins has ended her campaign to become California's first woman and first out LGBTQ+ governor.
September 30 2025 11:10 AM
Why experts say Trump’s revocation of California grant funds over trans inclusion endangers all at-risk kids
“If it’s a day ending in y, President Trump is attacking kids’ safety, health, and access to education as part of his culture war,” a spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate.
August 22 2025 3:48 PM
Someone keeps throwing dog poop at an LGBTQ+ youth center in Los Angeles. Police need info
Unknown individuals have been leaving dozens of dog poop bags outside Mi SELA over the past several months.
August 18 2025 1:32 PM
UCLA rejects Trump's demands to accept anti-transgender policies — for now
The university has refused to bow to the President’s sweeping list of anti-transgender demands — bucking a growing trend of large universities that have caved to similar pressure.
August 11 2025 5:55 PM
BREAKING: Kamala Harris announces whether she’ll run for California governor or not
Harris's decision reshapes the California’s 2026 gubernatorial race.
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July 30 2025 3:00 PM
San Francisco rejects initial push to reclaim LGBTQ+ historic site from private prison use
Local advocates had urged city officials to oust the private prison operator and reconsider the zoning on the site, which had been used for transitional housing for 30 years.
July 17 2025 1:09 PM
19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture
Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.
July 14 2025 2:12 PM
San Francisco bookstore drops ‘Harry Potter’ over J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans donations
The Booksmith recently posted a notice letting customers know that they would not be selling the Harry Potter series
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June 26 2025 12:56 PM
Gavin Newsom’s office says Linda McMahon’s ‘fake’ threats over trans kids in sports ‘divorced from reality’
“Secretary McMahon is confusing government with her WrestleMania days — dramatic, fake, and completely divorced from reality. This won’t stick,” the California governor's office told The Advocate.
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June 25 2025 12:04 PM
San Francisco is fighting opioid overdoses by giving out Narcan at drag shows — and this queen started it
"I realized that my community was not getting the information they needed about how to reverse an overdose," KochinaRude tells The Advocate.
June 16 2025 6:20 AM