Man hurls slurs at transgender woman at clothing-optional New Jersey beach
The woman reported that he berated her and a friend with anti-trans rhetoric in a dispute over a dog.
October 01 2025 10:55 AM
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New Jersey school administrator sues principal who allegedly told him to 'leave the gay at the door'
David Francis-Maurer's contract wasn't renewed after he reported discriminatory treatment to the school district.
September 11 2025 5:16 PM
Equality Caucus Chair slams Trump loyalist’s ‘morally bankrupt’ DOJ arrest of Democratic congresswoman
Alina Habba, the former personal attorney for Donald Trump, brought federal criminal charges against New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver.
May 20 2025 2:17 PM
Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
March 24 2025 7:37 PM
Lesbian cop wins $750k in sexual harassment lawsuit against former chief
Lt. Constance Crea accused former Police Chief Thomas Mosier of frequently yelling at her and making degrading comments, such as telling her to "doll herself up."
February 05 2025 11:53 AM
N.J. Democrat launches LGBTQ+ advisory board after filing House resolution to honor queer advocacy groups
“We’ve been through tough times, and we’ll get through this together,” U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said.
January 29 2025 12:07 PM
New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban
The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
January 14 2025 10:54 AM
New Jersey just banned book bans with Freedom to Read Act
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits public institutions from removing books based on the "origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors."
December 10 2024 11:22 AM
Former Jersey City aide fired over support for right-wing extremist sister sues Democratic mayor
“Once he decided to partake in a hate-filled campaign, the community in Jersey City no longer wanted to work with him, making him unable to do his work responsibilities,” the mayor’s press secretary told The Advocate.
November 22 2024 1:41 PM
Gay New Jersey GOP senate candidate supports anti-LGBTQ+ extremist group Moms for Liberty
As voters in New Jersey go to the polls, they may wonder why Curtis Bashaw, a gay man, supports an antigay group.
November 04 2024 1:12 PM
N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'
The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.
October 02 2024 12:37 PM
Shocker! Gay Republican doesn't get LGBTQ+ group's endorsement after anti-trans comments
Curtis Bashaw’s campaign didn't react positively when Garden State Equality endorsed his Democratic opposition in the race for one of New Jersey's federal Senate seats, Rep. Andrew Kim.
September 12 2024 2:49 PM
Aide to N.J. mayor loses job over support of anti-LGBTQ+ sister running for Missouri office
“Different beliefs shouldn't divide us,” Jonathan Gomez-Noriega said in a statement.
August 05 2024 1:20 PM
New Jersey Devils Troll the NHL by Wearing LGBTQ+ Pride Jerseys in Spite of Ban
The NHL banned players from wearing themed jerseys during warm-ups, but they didn't say anything about before warm-ups.
December 21 2023 3:02 PM
Gay Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey Runs for Jersey City Mayor
Jim McGreevey famously came out when he resigned as New Jersey governor in 2004.
November 09 2023 4:01 PM
New Jersey Elects First LGBTQ+ Woman Legislator
Luanne Peterpaul, a lesbian, won a seat in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
November 08 2023 4:34 PM
Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023
The election could mean LGBTQ+ firsts in Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi, along with important progress elsewhere.
November 06 2023 6:44 PM
Newark Street Renamed to Honor Sakia Gunn, Lesbian Teen Killed in Hate Crime
Gunn was stabbed to death in 2003 after telling a man who was harassing her that she was a lesbian.
October 31 2023 10:33 AM
Former N.J. Gov Jim McGreevey on How Coming Out Has Changed
He shocked the political world nearly 20 years ago. Now McGreevey looks back on the long road to happiness — and a possible return to politics.
October 11 2023 5:25 PM
Gay Former N.J. Governor, Jim McGreevey, Considering Run for Jersey City Mayor
McGreevey came out as gay when resigning the governor's position in 2004.
September 25 2023 7:38 PM