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Christopher Wiggins

Christopher Wiggins is the politics and news editor at equalpride, where he leads and shapes coverage across The Advocate, Out, and Them. Based in Washington, D.C., he oversees national reporting on the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, federal agencies, state governments, and the political forces shaping LGBTQ+ life in the United States.

A GLAAD Media Award-winning journalist, Wiggins has reported extensively on federal policy, civil rights, elections, the courts, and the consequences of government action for LGBTQ+ people, with a particular focus on transgender communities. His work includes cover profiles for The Advocate’s print magazine featuring U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware, CNN anchor-turned-independent journalist Don Lemon, former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official Dr. Demetri Daskalakis, and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

In addition to directing editorial strategy, Wiggins continues to report from Washington on the institutions, officials, and movements defining the national political landscape, including the second Trump administration.

He can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com and followed on Instagram and Bluesky. Whistleblowers and confidential sources may contact him securely on Signal at cwdc.98.

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Christopher Wiggins

Kevin Aviance survived an antigay hate crime. Twenty years later, he warns LGBTQ+ people not to disappear

The queer dance music icon reflects on the 2006 beating that nearly ended his career and why queer and trans people must gather, resist, and live openly.

Trump-backed game composer says LGBTQ+ people are ‘existential threat’ to Western civilization

Marty O’Donnell, the “Halo” composer challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, has also called Pride sinful, said he wants to “bring back shame,” and disparaged gay men.

DOJ says it will ask U.S. Supreme Court to undo block on Trump’s transgender military ban

An appeals court found that current service members were likely to prevail, but the Trump administration wants that ruling kept on hold.

Democratic congresswoman calls out Pete Hegseth’s ‘intense, homoerotic feelings towards men’

Vermont Democrat Becca Balint compared the defense secretary’s “rugged macho man” persona to the hypermasculine figures drawn by gay erotic artist Tom of Finland.

Kash Patel fired this gay FBI employee over a Pride flag. His federal lawsuit is moving toward discovery

David Maltinsky is asking a federal judge to allow him to obtain internal FBI records and testimony regarding the decision to end his 16-year career.

Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood wants to abolish ICE after deadly shooting — and reset Democrats

In an interview with The Advocate, he says Democrats need accountability after Graham Platner's downfall and a new approach to immigration enforcement.

RFK Jr. rolls back rule protecting LGBTQ+ kids in foster care from hostile parents

The Biden-era policy that would have protected queer kids in the child welfare system, advocates say.

The Pentagon said transgender hormone care costs too much. Now Pete Hegseth wants testosterone boosts

The Pentagon is launching a testosterone screening and treatment program after arguing in court that gender-affirming care imposed unacceptable costs.

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Christopher Wiggins

The queer dance music icon reflects on the 2006 beating that nearly ended his career and why queer and trans people must gather, resist, and live openly.

Marty O’Donnell, the “Halo” composer challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, has also called Pride sinful, said he wants to “bring back shame,” and disparaged gay men.

An appeals court found that current service members were likely to prevail, but the Trump administration wants that ruling kept on hold.

Vermont Democrat Becca Balint compared the defense secretary’s “rugged macho man” persona to the hypermasculine figures drawn by gay erotic artist Tom of Finland.

David Maltinsky is asking a federal judge to allow him to obtain internal FBI records and testimony regarding the decision to end his 16-year career.

In an interview with The Advocate, he says Democrats need accountability after Graham Platner's downfall and a new approach to immigration enforcement.

The Biden-era policy that would have protected queer kids in the child welfare system, advocates say.

The Pentagon is launching a testosterone screening and treatment program after arguing in court that gender-affirming care imposed unacceptable costs.