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Get the latest news on the Democratic Party’s platform, LGBTQ+ candidates, and legislative efforts to protect queer and trans rights.
States

NYC’s most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

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States

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

As federal enforcement recedes, Maryland Democrats are building their own system to protect students from discrimination.

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National

Top Oversight Democrat says fired AG Pam Bondi ‘must answer’ for Epstein files

California Rep. Robert Garcia says the fired Trump administration attorney general is not yet done with Congress.

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National

Kentucky governor condemns Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling

Gov. Andy Beshear shared his thoughts on the decision in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

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National

Gavin Newsom’s homophobic Grindr controversy explained

Why is the Democratic California governor accusing right-wing activists of being on the gay hookup app?

brandon riker
Elections

This gay economist running for Congress in California makes his case on the economy

In a crowded Southern California Democratic primary, Brandon Riker argues that economic credibility, not identity, will decide who wins.

A man with red hair and a beard speaks into a microphone.
National

Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar

References to the event at Industry Bar were removed from Platner’s website after The Advocate reached out.

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National

Who is Daniel Biss, the Democrat who narrowly beat Gen-Z star Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois

"The Ninth District is not for sale,” the victorious Evanston mayor said. “So enough about AIPAC, may tonight be the last time I utter their name."

​Kat Abughazaleh and protestors at an anti-ICE demonstration
Elections

Indicted Chicago-area progressive MAGA foe falls short in Illinois Democratic U.S. House primary

Kat Abughazaleh, a bisexual former journalist who was charged with obstructing an ICE officer, lost to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.

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Elections

Democratic incumbent fends off progressive Army captain & trans rights ally in Illinois primary

Dylan Blaha ran on defending transgender Americans and economic reform, but was outmatched by Rep. Nikki Budzinski’s endorsements and fundraising.

james talarico
Opinion

The rainbow Pride pin James Talarico encouraged me to wear

Well before he became Texas’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, James Talarico helped a nervous student leader find the courage to wear a rainbow Pride pin to meet Barack Obama writes Nathan Barrera-Bunch.

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States

Pennsylvania lawmakers advance LGBTQ+ protections despite GOP objections

Malcolm Kenyatta pushed back on critics who were trying to bully people while simultaneously playing the victim.

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