➡️ Law enforcement officers in PortMiami, Florida arrested nine cruise ship passengers boarding the “world’s biggest gay festival at sea” after narcotics were allegedly discovered in their luggage.
Meanwhile, a New York jury has found that a surgeon didn’t follow best practices in a gender-affirming care case, the Human Rights Campaign says Trump’s denial of gender-affirming care to federal employees is unlawful, and a new report finds that ditching DEI is bad for employees and companies alike.
And if you’ll be enjoying Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show this weekend but are curious what MAGA conservatives will be watching instead, we’ve got Turning Point USA’s lackluster lineup for you.
Until tomorrow,
Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate
Nine men busted for drugs while trying to board massive Atlantis gay cruise in Miami

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The men, who were attempting to board Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, included two Meta managers, an ICU nurse, a political aide, and a private school employee.
New York jury finds psychologist and surgeon didn't follow best practices in gender-affirming care case

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The plaintiff's lawyer said it wasn't a referendum on gender-affirming care, but a question of adhering to guidelines for providing it.
Trump administration's denial of gender-affirming care to federal employees is unlawful, says LGBTQ+ group

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If the EEOC doesn't resolve the issue, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and its legal partners will take the Trump administration to court.
Ditching DEI is bad for employees and employers: HRC report

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This can lead to decreased productivity and profits, according to the HRC's 2026 State of the Workplace for LGBTQ+ Americans and Corporate Equality Index.
Turning Point USA's halftime lineup: All the musicians taking the stage

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Turning Point USA is organizing a show headlined by Kid Rock for right-wingers upset with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
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