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Christopher Wiggins

Christopher Wiggins is The Advocate’s senior national reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the intersection of public policy and politics with LGBTQ+ lives. He reports from the White House, the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, and federal agencies. Wiggins has written multiple cover story profiles for The Advocate’s print magazine, featuring figures such as Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, former CDC immunizations chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, longtime LGBTQ+ ally Vice President Kamala Harris, and ABC Good Morning America Weekend anchor Gio Benitez. As a three-time GLAAD Media Award-nominated journalist, Wiggins is committed to amplifying untold stories, especially as the second Trump administration’s policies impact LGBTQ+ ( particularly transgender) rights.

He can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social: whistleblowers can contact him securely on Signal at cwdc.98.

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Virginia Republican names bill for swimmer whose fifth-place tie with trans athlete launched lucrative career

Rep. John McGuire’s proposed Riley Gaines Act would allow athletes to sue colleges that permit transgender women to compete in women’s sports.

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Christopher Wiggins

Virginia Republican names bill for swimmer whose fifth-place tie with trans athlete launched lucrative career

Rep. John McGuire’s proposed Riley Gaines Act would allow athletes to sue colleges that permit transgender women to compete in women’s sports.

New Hampshire House advances transgender bathroom bill, breaking with New England

The Republican-led legislation places the state increasingly out of step with the rest of New England on trans rights.

Darrell Issa’s retirement opens Palm Springs–area House race for queer Democrats

The longtime California Republican congressman is packing it up.

Joe Rogan admits straight men are the real danger to women — then blames trans women anyway

As Steve-O spoke about compassion for transgender people, the podcaster returned to familiar anti-trans attacks, even while acknowledging that men are the real problem.

Gay professional gamer detained by ICE fears deportation to Cameroon, where homosexuality is illegal

Ludovic Mbock’s Maryland family is worried that he will be sent to a country where homosexuality is illegal.

Scouting America accuses LGBTQ+ travel agency Queer Scout of trademark infringement

The youth organization filed a federal lawsuit against a gay-owned company that organizes international vacation excursions for LGBTQ+ adults.

House Oversight Dem Robert Garcia celebrates Kristi Noem’s firing: ‘Now we don’t have to impeach her’

Donald Trump fired the homeland security secretary and announced that a U.S. senator from Oklahoma will step into the role.

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Christopher Wiggins

Rep. John McGuire’s proposed Riley Gaines Act would allow athletes to sue colleges that permit transgender women to compete in women’s sports.

The Republican-led legislation places the state increasingly out of step with the rest of New England on trans rights.

The longtime California Republican congressman is packing it up.

As Steve-O spoke about compassion for transgender people, the podcaster returned to familiar anti-trans attacks, even while acknowledging that men are the real problem.

Ludovic Mbock’s Maryland family is worried that he will be sent to a country where homosexuality is illegal.

On Truth Social, the president appeared to leave the door open to kids getting gender-affirming care with "express written approval of the parents."

The youth organization filed a federal lawsuit against a gay-owned company that organizes international vacation excursions for LGBTQ+ adults.

Donald Trump fired the homeland security secretary and announced that a U.S. senator from Oklahoma will step into the role.