Daily newsletter 12/24

➡️ The far-right Heritage Foundation is essentially planning to continue Project 2025 into the new year — but there are signs that internal fighting could break the group apart.

Meanwhile, Democratic officials are suing RFK Jr. over his attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth, and NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani has appointed the city’s first out gay fire commissioner.

We also celebrate the engagement of two women’s soccer stars, and bring you up to speed on the gay hockey show Heated Rivalry ahead of the Season 1 finale.

The Advocate will be on break for the rest of the week, so enjoy the holiday and we’ll be back in your inboxes on Monday.

Happy Holidays,

Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate

Far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ Project 2025 will continue into 2026

Aaron of L.A. Photography/Shutterstock

But the Heritage Foundation, the group behind the conservative blueprint, has troubles of its own.

Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth

Courtesy Dan Rayfield; Joshua Sukoff/Shutterstock

The coalition bringing the suit, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, includes 18 AGs and one governor.

Lillian Bonsignore will be first out gay Fire Department of New York commissioner

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Bonsignore's appointment Tuesday. She will also be the second woman in the post.

Soccer stars Rafaelle Souza and Halie Mace are engaged & the video is so adorable

Footage still via Instagram @halie_mace

The Orlando Pride players will be teammates on the field and in marriage!

Heated Rivalry season 2: Everything we know so far

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What happens to Shane and Ilya after "The Cottage" finale? Here's everything we know about Heated Rivalry season 2.

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