09/17/24

Happy Tuesday,

🗳️ More than 95 percent of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. are registered to vote, and more than 93 percent are motivated to vote in this November’s election, with 73 percent saying they’re “very motivated,” according to new research by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Of those voters, the ones who are LGBTQ+ prefer Kamala Harris to Donald Trump in the presidential race by a nearly 67-point margin — 74 percent for Harris versus 7.5 for Trump. Are we shocked? 🗳️

🚨 Springfield, Ohio, has been the center of national news coverage for days after both Trump and Vance repeated lies about the Haitian immigrant population there eating pets. Yes, pets. Now, Kyle Scott, Board Vice President of Equality Springfield, is calling out the lies, telling The Advocate how damaging the false claims have been to the community.

Still wondering how to register to vote? Well, time is ticking. Here's how you can find out information about voting where you live. ⏳

Onward and upward,

Alex Cooper

74% of LGBTQ+ Americans prefer Kamala Harris: HRC report

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Trump and Vance made up racist lies about Springfield, Ohio. Now, an LGBTQ+ leader speaks out

Kyle Scott (provided); Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock

Kamala Harris denounces 'don't say gay' laws, says LGBTQ+ people don't feel safe

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St. Louis cop out of job after controversial LGBTQ+ bar crash arrest

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Brian Sims named CEO of the LGBTQ+ PAC that took on Moms for Liberty in 2023 (exclusive)

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Harris-Walz campaign slams Trump, Vance, and Republicans for not supporting IVF protection bill

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Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

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How to register to vote: Here's what you need to know to participate in the 2024 election

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Look, queer trivia!

Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia. Today, you'll get the question. Thursday, you'll get a hint. And Saturday, you'll get the answer.

This week’s question is: Who is the first out transgender state senator?

✨ Email back your answer and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter. ✨