Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse
It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.
May 19 2025 10:38 AM
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Disability
A disabled college student was bullied for posting about his transition. Meta removed his account
Micah Leroy, who ran the account known as “Disabled Trans Boy” on Instagram, became the subject of a right-wing hate campaign after he posted a video celebrating his top surgery.
February 03 2025 12:27 PM
Disabled veterans lack vital support as fewer Americans know someone in military service: report
Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport discussed the findings of a groundbreaking new report with The Advocate.
May 06 2024 5:53 PM
Too many LGBTQ+ TV characters disappeared this year because their series was canceled: report
There were only 468 LGBTQ+ characters in the 2023-2024 television season, and a significant chunk of them won't be returning.
April 30 2024 11:33 AM
DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated
People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."
April 03 2024 1:01 PM
Queer erotica author Chuck Tingle uninvited from Texas book event over face mask
Chuck Tingle says he was uninvited from the Texas Library Association's annual literature conference over the mask which he says helps him.
January 12 2024 4:44 PM
How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs
The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere.
October 05 2023 7:00 AM
Easterseals: Advocating for 61 Million People, Including the Queer Disabled
The country's largest minority is often the most misunderstood.
July 19 2023 11:10 AM
Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo
Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.
May 07 2023 10:01 AM
Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans
In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.
April 28 2023 8:00 PM
Queer and Disabled Lives Beautifully Intersected
This challenging exhibit explores a community often ignored in modern society.
December 18 2022 12:08 PM
Stacey Milbern, Queer Disability Rights Activist, Remembered on Doodle
"Stacey was a pioneer for disability justice and intersectionality. Her life experiences led her to empower and revitalize others," her sister said.
May 20 2022 1:11 PM
Why Nonbinary 'See for Me' Star Skyler Davenport Is One to Watch
Skyler Davenport's multifaceted identity enriches this spine-tingling twist on a home invasion thriller.
January 18 2022 4:26 PM
This Disability Activist Died After an Airline Broke Her Wheelchair
January 14 2022 2:17 PM
How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks
Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of.
November 17 2021 8:00 AM
What Are Your Preconceptions of Disability and Sexuality?
These photos by Robert Andy Coombs document his experiences at the intersection of sexuality and disability, which are rarely expressed in contemporary visual culture.
August 12 2021 1:51 PM
How the Travel Industry Ignores The Disabled
August 09 2021 4:39 AM
Chella Man: This Trans, Deaf Artist Reclaims His Body With Tattoos
"It's honestly more comfortable for me to be completely deaf," the artist says. "It's more natural to me."
June 29 2021 7:54 AM
Ryan J. Haddad Is Staging a Revolt Against Gay Ableism
The actor and writer's one-man play, Hi, Are You Single?, tackles rejection in the gay community.
February 09 2021 7:28 AM
Disabled LGBTQ+ Creatives Imagine a Better Tomorrow
The Ford and Mellon Foundations invest in queer disabled cultural creatives.
January 29 2021 7:08 PM