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❌ MAGA favorite Laura Loomer went on a horrific homophobic rant against Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten. She targeted the Buttigieg's and their family after Pete mocked Donald Trump's weird declaration that he was the "father of I.V.F." "With less than three weeks to go until the election, it is clear that for Trump’s closest allies the plan is distraction and division while Democrats are laser-focused on solutions and action," Chasten told The Advocate.
🛩️ Nonprofit group Elevated Access helps those seeking abortions and gender-affirming care by flying patients to areas where such procedures or treatments are available. The Advocate, in partnership with newsroom The 19th, spoke to the organization's executive director about what happens after the upcoming election.🛩️
🚨 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, has sued a doctor in the state for providing gender-affirming care to young people, the first such suit in the nation.
Onward and upward,
Alex Cooper
Laura Loomer spews homophobic rant and says Pete and Chasten Buttigieg ‘psychologically abuse’ their kids

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Abortion and trans rights need more than a Kamala Harris victory: 'Legalization does not equal access'

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues doctor for providing transition care to youth; first such suit in nation

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In other news:
- Trump tries to silence Stormy Daniels again ahead of election, Rachel Maddow reveals in bombshell report
- Italy passes even harsher ban against surrogacy, punishes seeking services abroad
- Monét X Change has a 'message to the younger folk' before the elections (exclusive)
- Georgia police searching for man convicted of killing trans woman Skyler Gilmore
- Donald Trump promises to ‘just ban’ transgender people from participating in sports if he’s reelected
- Most LGBTQ+ community centers face threats and violence, yet they persist: report
🌈 Look, queer trivia! 🌈
Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia.
This week’s question is: From what Greek island do we derive the word lesbian?
✨ Respond with the correct answer and you may receive a shoutout in a future newsletter. ✨
What else you should be reading
- Katy O'Brian weighs in on Sydney Sweeney as lesbian boxer and we can't wait to be ringside (Pride)
- Giorgio Armani finally opens up about gay lovers: 'I couldn't wait to be near him, to be touched' (Pride)
- Wicked's Cynthia Erivo is ready to soar as the Out100's cover star (Out)
- Who is the hot influencer Troye Sivan gave a lap dance to on the Sweat Tour? (Out)
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