Daily newsletter 10/16

➡️ Things are heating up ahead of next month’s elections, as New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani apologizes for his earlier claims that the NYPD is “racist” and “anti-queer,” and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger is facing a new transphobic attack ad in her run for governor.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is taking a “boys will be boys” approach to the grown adults exposed for posting Nazi-loving messages to a Young Republicans group chat.

We also hear from independent journalist Erin Reed on a recent survey claiming that transgender identity is decreasing, and we’ve got a viral clip of Nancy Pelosi telling a right-wing reporter to shut up.

‼️ Are you an aspiring journalist who wants to work with The Advocate? We're looking for the next generation of queer and trans storytellers to participate in the Future of Queer Media Fellowship. Applications are open now until Oct. 31. Learn more at advocate.com/fellowship

Until tomorrow,

Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate

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Zohran Mamdani walks back allegations of 'anti-queer' NYPD in public apology on Fox News

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