Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans
In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.
April 28, 2023
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Long known for its in-air luxuries, Virgin Atlantic is now serving passengers with the same lavishness on the ground -- in its Clubhouse at London's Heathrow Airport.
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Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo
Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.
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Trump Won't Let U.S. Embassies Fly Pride Flags
Requests from numerous embassies were rejected by the State Department.
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Who is Anne McClain, the lesbian astronaut falsely accused of committing crime in space by her ex-wife
McClain has had a distinguished career in the military and in space.
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Queer and Polyamorous in a Pandemic
When March 2020 hit, this author had to find new ways to be polyamorous.
March 2, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene Revives Anti-Trans Bathroom Predator Myth
The congresswoman went on an anti-trans rant at a right-wing event, where she also condemned the display of the Pride flag.
June 15, 2023
U.S. Military Is Now Banned From Displaying the Pride Flag at Work
The Pentagon's ban on Confederate flags also includes the Pride flag, Black Lives Matter flag, and other symbols of diversity and inclusion.
July 20, 2020
Democrat Adelita Grijalva is fighting to serve even as Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear her in
In an interview with The Advocate, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva talks about Johnson not swearing her in, LGBTQ+ rights, and the high-costs of health care
October 31, 2025
Trans Rights and Abortion Access Aren’t Opposing Forces
"Though I am a woman who will never experience the threat of forced birth, I do know what it's like to feel like you aren't in control of your body."
June 30, 2022
LGBT Groups Join Call to Remove Confederate Flag From Public Spaces
More than two dozen have signed on to an open letter saying the flag is a symbol of racism and has no place on government property.
June 23, 2015
Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.
The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.
October 24, 2023
The Farm Bill Will Take Food Out of the Mouths of LGBT Seniors
Trump's war on social programs hits the most vulnerable the hardest.
May 2, 2018
Facing Reelection, Trump Expands His Anti-LGBTQ Agenda
The impeached and desperate president is capable of anything, writes Sean Cahill of The Fenway Institute.
February 10, 2020
Gay Congressional Hopeful Faces Second Harassment Allegation
Another former campaign worker has accused Carl DeMaio of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, DeMaio has blocked the reporter who broke the story from his Twitter feed.
November 4, 2014
Press Secretary Claims Trump Is Pro-LGBTQ+, Punts Trans Ban Question
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tried to gaslight her way out of a question about the president's ban on trans service members.
July 13, 2020
Creator of the trans flag is fleeing U.S. due to LGBTQ+ persecution
Monica Helms and her wife, Darlene Wagner, have launched a fundraiser to facilitate their move abroad.
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Same-Sex Spouses Can Now Get Social Security Survivor's Benefits
Two federal courts ruled to that effect last year, and the Biden administration Monday withdrew the appeals of the decisions filed under the former president.
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