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Virginia LGBTQ+ advocates and allies come together to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality

Equality Virginia's annual black-tie affair at Richmond’s Main Street Station was extra special as attendees celebrated same-sex couples’ right to get married.

VP debate ignores Republican attacks on transgender people

Republicans would have you believe transgender people present an existential threat to Americans. Why were they ignored in the debate?

Harris-Walz campaign slams Trump, Vance, and Republicans for not supporting IVF protection bill

Republican senators killed a bill Tuesday that would have protected IVF.

Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser

The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.

Rachel Maddow surprised Tim Walz with Taylor Swift’s endorsement & his reaction was priceless

“That was eloquent, and it was clear,” Walz said.

More than 160 Democrats urge Supreme Court to support transgender people’s rights to health care

The lawmakers wrote an amicus brief in support of families of transgender youth.

Tim Walz in fiery HRC speech: ‘I sure the hell don’t need JD Vance giving me advice’ on reproductive care

’We’re not going back to the discrimination,” Kamala Harris’s running mate said in a keynote address over the weekend.

Michigan's Dana Nessel: Republicans 'can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'

Nessel said that Kamala Harris' actions as Attorney General of California over 13 years ago "meant a lot" to her, as Harris "was fighting for families like mine."

Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, and others will take DNC stage as party descends on Chicago

The convention is set to showcase the party’s vision of hope, unity, and progress, with a star-studded lineup of speakers planned throughout the week in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election

Attacking the rights of transgender Americans doesn’t appear to be a winning strategy.

Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary

Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.

Kamala Harris rides wave of Democratic energy at kickoff event in Wisconsin

“Let’s also make no mistake: this campaign is not just about us versus Donald Trump. This campaign is about who we fight for,” Harris said.

Democrats target GOP’s Project 2025 in Milwaukee amid Republican National Convention

They highlighted the dangerous platform Republicans envision for the future of America under another term under Donald Trump.

Pete Buttigieg endorses Kamala Harris for president

The gay transportation secretary and Democratic star with his own record of firsts said he would do everything he could to help her win.

Many Democrats panic after Biden-Trump debate highlights both candidates’ weaknesses

The hand-wringing has begun, and conversations by some about a replacement on the ticket are being had in public, while others are expressing restraint.

Gay members of Congress worried about mpox outbreak ask for data in letter to Joe Biden (exclusive)

Reps. Ritchie Torres and Mark Pocan sent a letter to the president and Health and Human Services Secretary to learn what the administration is doing to prepare against a potentially worse mpox outbreak.

Democratic National Convention will be a celebration of diversity in Chicago, say queer staff

The convention will be a demonstration of all sorts of diversity, organizers say.

Rep. Robert Garcia: 'The Army that defeated Hitler and saved the world included drag queens'

The California Democrat expertly demolished a Republican proposal to ban drag shows on military bases — but it passed the House of Representatives anyways.