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Hello and Happy Wednesday, folks!
Audience Editor Edgar Ramirez here, back in your inbox to share some wins the LGBTQ+ community has earned this week.
But where to start?
- U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride -- the first out transgender person elected to Congress -- securing the Democratic nomination for a second term?
- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration killing the anti-transgender regulatory effort launched during the waning months of former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s term?
- Gay congressional candidate Chris Gallant not letting the (jealous) Republicans stop his momentum?
- The Episcopal Church having its first transgender dean?
- SCOTUS protecting mail-in ballots?
- Mister Kansas?
So many positive stories to choose from, we'll leave it up to you. There are, of course, some downers (and one that may leave you saying out loud "WTF"), but we'll let you pick those out from below.
Until next time!
Each day at The Advocate, we’re breaking news about the issues that are important to you — whether we’re celebrating queer joy or holding powerful people accountable for their attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. We’re asking you to help us continue this critical work. Can we count on you to support LGBTQ+ journalism?
Sarah McBride sails toward reelection after advancing unopposed in Delaware Democratic primary
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger stops previous Republican-led anti-trans policies
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Gay congressional candidate Chris Gallant won’t be shamed out of midterm race over BDSM photos
Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The Episcopal Church has its first transgender dean
The Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin/All Saints’ Cathedral
Why SCOTUS protecting mail-in ballots guards trans voting rights
GEORGE FREY/AFP via Getty Images Mister Kansas, the nail polish-wearing trans ally who refuses to back down, is turning heads — and using his voice to defend trans people
@happytimes503/TikTok
JD Vance conjures the devil in false attack on LGBTQ+ charity during Kansas speech
Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images
Donald Trump holds JFK’s Kennedy Center memorial hostage to his own vanity
Mehmet Eser/Anadolu via Getty Images
Kash Patel grilled about 'bestiality' within the FBI during bizarre Senate hearing
Win McNamee/Getty Images
Mitch McConnell finally returned to Senate — to cast the deciding vote for an anti-trans judge
Finn Gomez/Getty Images
