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2024 election

LGBTQ+ voters prefer Biden and Democrats over Trump but want them to do more: poll

The survey from Data for Progress also found young LGBTQ+ Americans less enthused about this year's election than other age groups.

Watch Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious LGBTQ+ campaign video: 'You can't spell Biden without Bi'

"If Trump wins this November, democracy as we know it will sashay away," a Biden impersonator says in the sketch.

These 9 states have the chance to protect abortion this election — Here's what you can do

Constitutional amendments to protect abortion are on the ballot in 4 states, and 5 other states still need your signature.

Weeks after primary election, gay candidate Evan Low advances to general for California congressional seat

The final vote count shows Low in a tie for second with Joe Simitian, so both will be on the general election ballot, along with Sam Liccardo. The primary was held March 5.

Steve Garvey and when a childhood idol becomes the lesser man

Fifty years ago, Garvey became a superstar and a personal hero, and 50 years later he is a major disappointment.

Election season got you down? This crisis line is soothing LGBTQ+ mental health (exclusive)

As lawmakers target the community, the need for mental health services skyrockets. FOLX Health CEO Liana Douillet Guzmán tells The Advocate about a new service that's helping.

California parents oust school board members who enacted anti-LGBTQ+ policy

Two members of the Orange Unified School District board have been removed by parents who opposed a policy requiring school staff to out transgender kids.

Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump

Trump's actions are "at odds with the conservative agenda that we governed on," his former vice president said.

Candis Cayne is tackling 'mind-boggling' transphobic laws through humor (exclusive)

Transgender trailblazers Candis Cayne and Danna Davis recently told The Advocate about their new production company, Mary, It's Mary Productions, and all the upcoming projects you won't want to miss.

Biden clinches presidential nomination, warns of danger posed by Trump

President Biden clinched his nomination for a second term with a victory in the Georgia Democratic primary.

Recap: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union

Will Biden speak about the state of LGBTQ+ rights? Stay here to find out.

Meet the first woman and first out queer mayor of Vermont's largest city

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was previously a state representative, said that "when you have marginalized people at the table, decisions change because you remember humanity matters."

13 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said

The man representing the North Carolina Republican party is a Holocaust denier who has often compared homosexuality to pedophilia.

Tim Scott Bows Out of Presidential Race After Soft-Launching His Girlfriend

Last week, Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, went public with his girlfriend after rumors swirled about his sexuality. This week, he quit the race to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee.

Jill Stein, the Green Party Presidential Candidate, Is Running Again

Jill Stein is generally supportive of LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive causes, but there are worries that she'll cut into the Democratic vote.

Here Are Our 2024 Election Predictions. Will They Come True?

With a year to go, TheAdvocate editors consult their crystal balls.

Rufus Gifford, Out State Dept. Official, Joins Biden's Reelection Bid

Gifford, a gay man, was the highest-ranking out official at State as chief of protocol.