Trump's FDA sends warning letters to companies selling chest binders
Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.
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Notorious anti-LGBTQ+ New York Archbishop Dolan retires — here are his worst moments
Cardinal Timothy Dolan had a long record of homophobia and transphobia. His successor, Ronald Hicks, has a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues, but some Catholic activists are hopeful.
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Sarah McBride knew some Democrats would betray trans people, so she lobbied Republicans
Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.
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House passes bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth
A bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth has passed the U.S. House with the help of four Democrats.
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Charlie Kirk's accused killer, Tyler Robinson, on LGBTQ+ issues: It's complicated
Robinson's political views were moving leftward, according to some who knew him, while others say they saw no change.
December 18 2025 4:04 PM
Sacramento man still in coma six weeks after suspected anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime
While Alvin Prasad remains comatose, his alleged attacker pleads not guilty and the local LGBTQ+ community organizes.
December 18 2025 1:17 PM
Texas city will remove rainbow crosswalks under orders from Trump administration
San Antonio will remove its iconic rainbow crosswalks by January 15 after being denied an exemption.
December 18 2025 11:07 AM
California councilmember blames daughter becoming a lesbian on sexual trauma
Lincoln councilmember Holly Andreatta said her daughter became a lesbian because of "trauma as a child."
December 17 2025 2:26 PM
California hospital will continue youth gender-affirming care after families protest
Northern California's largest healthcare provider will continue gender-affirming care for youth after their families spoke out.
December 17 2025 11:18 AM
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
December 17 2025 7:00 AM
Connecticut hospitals sued after cutting off transgender youths’ access to care, despite state protections
Trans patients say that preventing them from receiving care that cisgender patients can still receive violates the state’s public accommodation law.
December 17 2025 12:01 AM
Lesbian federal worker pleads for answers about wife trapped in immigration detention limbo
Grazi Chiosque and Xiomara Suarez are stuck between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
December 16 2025 5:08 PM
Florida city installs Pride bike racks after being forced to remove rainbow crosswalks
St. Petersburg's new bike rack publicly displays LGBTQ+ Pride while complying orders to keep crosswalks undecorated.
December 16 2025 2:21 PM
How this Minnesota city redefined LGBTQ+ rights 50 years ago
On December 30, 1975, Minneapolis became the first city to adopt this trans-inclusive policy.
December 16 2025 11:25 AM
Gen Z women are more likely to identify as bisexual but still embrace lesbian label: study
Around 45 percent of Gen Z women ages 20 to 29 use the bisexual label, compared to 42.2 percent who use lesbian.
December 16 2025 11:10 AM
Is Texas using driver's license data to track transgender residents?
The state is collecting data on who's tried to change the gender market on their driver's license.
December 15 2025 6:46 PM
Rachel Maddow on standing up to government lies and her Walter Cronkite Award
The out MS NOW anchor spoke with The Advocate about being honored with a journalism award and her podcast, Burn Order, which traces how government lies led to the detention of Japanese Americans during World War II.
December 15 2025 3:53 PM
Beloved gay 'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary dies at age 78
Geary played the iconic character Luke Spencer on on the popular daytime soap opera.
December 15 2025 2:07 PM
Rob Reiner deserves a place in queer TV history for Mike 'Meathead' Stivic in 'All in the Family'
Opinion: Reiner played the liberal conscience of All in the Family, and the character remains a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and fighting for what’s right.
December 15 2025 1:30 PM
Culver City elects first out gay mayor — and Elphaba helped celebrate
The California city, where The Wizard of Oz was filmed, made LGBTQ+ history with the election of Freddy Puza.
December 15 2025 1:08 PM