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13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know

From the first woman in space to recent Nobel Prize winners, we're celebrating some of the queer pioneers who have expanded our knowledge across the years.

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Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.

Brandon Davis and his husband, Davie, at Day Trip Asheville

Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)

Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.

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L. A. pizzeria that hosts monthly 'Trans Pizza Party' burns down in wildfires

Pizza of Venice in Altadena announced over the weekend that it was "one of the many homes and businesses that burned" in the L.A. wildfires.

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Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Evacuating from the Los Angeles fires? Here are some resources to help

Here's the latest information on shelters, closures, and free services for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Confused Nepo Baby Donald Trump Jr

Pete Buttigieg expertly fact-checks Donald Trump Jr. on electric vehicles

The president-elect's son is getting roasted for believing a ridiculous post that claimed "Pete Buttigieg will leave his post as Transportation Secretary having spent $7.5 BILLION to build 8 EV charging stations."

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Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene bizarrely claims FEMA 'hates Christians' because it aids trans women

The conservative is mad that FEMA is using Hurricane Helene relief resources to "house migrants." Her evidence? A discussion panel from a year and a half ago.

Day Trip Asheville LGBTQ+ nightclub before and after Hurricane Helene

An LGBTQ+ cocktail bar was open in Asheville for 31 days. Now it's in ruins (exclusive)

Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Mary Grace and her dog Marley walk around the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene September 2024 Asheville North Carolina

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.