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"Exposing students to the 'message' that LGBTQ people exist, the majority says, is enough to trigger the most demanding form of judicial scrutiny," Sotomayor wrote.
The Advocate asked the community to tell us how the Obergefell ruling impacted them and their relationships. Here's what they said.
Here’s a look at Melissa Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and family aide.
Many people living with HIV are told that they can never have healthy biological children — but science has proven that wrong.
Donald Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he had "nothing to do" with Project 2025 — but now that he's in office, he's implementing it.
Sue began showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease about ten years ago. Since then, Janice has had to balance her work with caring for the love of her life.
The risk is greatest for Black women in states with bans, who are 3.3 times more likely to die than White women in those same states.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.
Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.
Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.
The queer Latina fitness expert is helping others achieve mental, physical, and spiritual wellness through healing.
Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.
Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.
Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.
A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.
The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.
On TikTok user is going viral for sharing his dad's moving voicemail in response to his letter coming out as gay.
The memo directs DOT employees to "give preference to communities with marriage and birth rates higher than the national average."
The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."
No word yet on which minivan these ultimate soccer moms will drive to games and PTA meetings.
