https://www.advocate.com/rss.xml en https://assets.rbl.ms/32874384/origin.png https://www.advocate.com https://www.advocate.com/newsletter/advocate-newsletter-4-9-26 EXCLUSIVE: Two Republican congressmen from Georgia, known for anti-LGBTQ+ views, did drag while they were in high school, according to newly unearthed photos. Read the full story to see the images of U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, as well as their responses to our questions.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:58 EDT Kayla Gagnet https://www.advocate.com/newsletter/advocate-newsletter-4-9-26 https://www.advocate.com/opinion/mexican-dad-coming-out The following is an excerpt from Ni De Aqui, Ni De Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds, a new memoir from Out100 honoree Jorge Xolalpa about his journey growing up as an undocumented Mexican immigrant in the United States. Learn more about the book at xolalpa.com.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:02 EDT Jorge Xolalpa https://www.advocate.com/opinion/mexican-dad-coming-out https://www.advocate.com/photography/nyc-queer-history-comes-alive In the 1980s and early ’90s, New York served as an epicenter of activism and community organizing as an entire generation faced the AIDS crisis and other pressing social issues. And now, a new collection of archival photographs debuting at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is giving us an intimate glimpse into this fascinating time and place.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:29:55 EDT Desiree Guerrero https://www.advocate.com/photography/nyc-queer-history-comes-alive https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/boston-university-pride-flag-removals Boston University has paused enforcement of a policy that led to the removal of Pride flags from campus offices, stepping back after weeks of escalating protests and faculty warnings that the school was suppressing free expression.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:47:41 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/boston-university-pride-flag-removals https://www.advocate.com/news/crime/washington-transgender-latina-attacked Lilith Barraza Garcia, 22, says she and her friend were physically assaulted outside Rumors Cabaret Bar in Bellingham, Washington, while simply trying to provide aid to someone who was intoxicated and slouched over outside.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:14:41 EDT Gisselle Palomera https://www.advocate.com/news/crime/washington-transgender-latina-attacked https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/georgia-educator-gay-resignation A Georgia special education paraprofessional says she was pushed out of her job after acknowledging she is gay during a conversation with a fourth-grade student in a moment she describes as an attempt to challenge anti-LGBTQ+ remarks in real time.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:39:02 EDT Jacob Ogles https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/georgia-educator-gay-resignation https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/ohio-poster-lawsuit An Ohio teacher is suing his school district, arguing that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was ordered to remove an anti-hate poster.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:53:54 EDT Ken Schneck,H.L. Comeriato - The Buckeye Flame https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/ohio-poster-lawsuit https://www.advocate.com/opinion/texas-bibles-exclude-lgbtq-kids I went to a Catholic school for eight years, so I had no choice when it came to learning about the Bible. I remember being confused by scripture on many occasions. As a child, I could not comprehend how Noah got all those animals onto a small boat.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:31:44 EDT John Casey https://www.advocate.com/opinion/texas-bibles-exclude-lgbtq-kids https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/mike-collins-buddy-carter-drag Two anti-LGBTQ+ politicians who have been critical of transgender people and “woke” ideology have themselves played with their gender presentation, The Advocate has learned.
]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:40:53 EDT Ariel Messman-Rucker https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/mike-collins-buddy-carter-drag https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/idaho-pride-flag-ban-defiance Idaho barred government buildings from flying Pride flags. Now, officials in the state’s capital city are turning to lights, pole wraps, and public signage instead.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:58 EDT Jacob Ogles https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/idaho-pride-flag-ban-defiance https://www.advocate.com/newsletter/advocate-newsletter-4-8-26 After a day of worldwide alarm, President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran just 90 minutes before a deadline he had set for mass bombing in the country. We have the latest on the pause, as well as the growing number of Democrats calling for Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment. Plus, Rachel Maddow has a warning about what the escalating war could mean for the U.S.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:02 EDT Kayla Gagnet https://www.advocate.com/newsletter/advocate-newsletter-4-8-26 https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-pauses-iran-strikes President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that he would suspend U.S. military strikes on Iran for two weeks, announcing the pause less than 90 minutes before an 8 p.m. Eastern deadline he had set for mass bombing in the country.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:51:48 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-pauses-iran-strikes https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-25th-amendment A growing number of congressional Democrats are urging Vice President JD Vance and members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to consider invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after the president threatened catastrophic destruction in Iran.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:11:12 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-25th-amendment https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/ric-grenell-russia-ambassador Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump’s special envoy for “special missions,” has expressed interest in becoming the U.S. ambassador to Russia, according to a Daily Mail report citing sources familiar with internal discussions.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:29:30 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/ric-grenell-russia-ambassador https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-broken-military-maddow The night before President Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilization” would die if Iran does not comply with U.S. demands, award-winning MS NOW host Rachel Maddow delivered a blunt assessment of the country’s readiness.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:45:01 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-broken-military-maddow https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/iowa-lgbtq-restrictions-appeals-court An appellate court said Iowa can enforce a ban on LGBTQ+-themed books in libraries and the Hawkeye State’s “don’t say gay” law.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:27 EDT Jacob Ogles https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/iowa-lgbtq-restrictions-appeals-court https://www.advocate.com/opinion/abortion-trans-care-attacks What does a person seeking abortion care have in common with a young trans person seeking gender-affirming care? More than most people think.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:09:55 EDT Meera Rajput, JD,Kimya Forouzan, JD, MPH https://www.advocate.com/opinion/abortion-trans-care-attacks https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-threatens-iran-genocide President Donald Trump said Tuesday morning that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” escalating his rhetoric against Iran as the United States increases pressure on Tehran.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:04:24 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-threatens-iran-genocide https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/supreme-court-conversion-therapy-explained The U.S. Supreme Court’s 8–1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar landed with the force of a culture war flashpoint, with some headlines declaring conversion therapy “legalized." Advocates warn of harm, while supporters call it a victory for free speech. But legal experts say the truth is both narrower and more substantial.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:08:57 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/supreme-court-conversion-therapy-explained https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-hegseth-easter Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a White House press briefing Monday to cast the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran in explicitly Christian terms, comparing the episode to the resurrection of Jesus and calling the servicemember “reborn.”]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:32:15 EDT Christopher Wiggins https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-hegseth-easter