Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member
Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in Metro Nashville's third district, solidifying his spot in history.
May 14 2024 5:38 PM
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Mississippi Republicans fail to pass trans bathroom ban and law defining sex
Republican lawmakers could not come to an agreement on two bills before their deadline.
May 01 2024 5:25 PM
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws lead to 'public health crisis' with higher suicide rates among queer youth
Ninety percent of LGBTQ+ youth said their well-being has been negatively impacted by recent politics, according to a new survey from The Trevor Project.
May 01 2024 9:15 AM
Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report
Ninety-three percent of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 — approximately 280,300 children — live in states that have considered or enacted laws restricting their rights.
April 23 2024 10:08 PM
Kentucky couldn't pass a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill this session — and it's not alone
"It’s clear that the anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is starting to fail, both in Kentucky and across the country."
April 16 2024 2:35 PM
An Owasso High School graduate is exposing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying after Nex Benedict's death
In the wake of transgender Indigenous teen Nex Benedict's death, a graduate of Owasso High School is accusing the administration of failing to prevent bullying.
April 15 2024 2:20 PM
Thousands of paper hearts flood Idaho capital as lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills
The 48,000 paper hearts represented the 48,000 LGBTQ+ people living in Idaho.
April 05 2024 1:28 PM
Elliot Page, Allison Russell & Mae Martin among 400+ artists bashing 'destructive' anti-trans laws
Carly Rae Jepsen, Elliot Page,and Mae Martin are among over 400 celebrities that have signed a letter opposing to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Canada.
April 01 2024 2:54 PM
Trans Latina woman fighting to shut down ICE facilities honored with human rights award
Arely Westley, this year's recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, tells The Advocate about this "crucial moment" in time for queer and immigrant communities.
March 31 2024 3:00 PM
Right-wing group won't condemn Uganda's 'kill the gays' law, enraging queer Democrats
"When you’re given the opportunity to publicly oppose a law that permits the government to execute LGBTQI+ people just because of who they are, why wouldn’t you take it?" says Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan.
March 04 2024 4:43 PM
Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?
Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.
January 31 2024 6:00 AM
Idaho Republicans push bill that could label gay book characters 'sexually explicit'
On a day celebrating civil rights, Idaho’s House Committee on State Affairs moves to restrict LGBTQ+ literature in schools and libraries.
January 16 2024 1:52 PM
Log Cabin Republicans President on Giving Antigay Mike Johnson 'The Benefit of the Doubt'
Charles Moran, who runs the group of LGBTQ+ Republicans, spoke about the new speaker in a recent interview.
November 24 2023 8:53 AM
As We Observe Our 25th Anniversary, the Trevor Project Reflects on a Tough Year
Amid an increasingly vitriolic anti-LGBTQ movement and internal challenges, we have been tested like never before. But nothing will stop our mission of ending suicide among LGBTQ youth, writes Gina Muñoz.
October 31 2023 4:30 PM
Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People
Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.
September 28 2023 12:00 PM
A Proposed Law in This Country Would Require Citizens to Report LGBTQ+ People to Authorities
Introduced in 2021, this bill not only criminalizes LGBTQ relationships, but also those who support LGBTQ rights.
September 17 2023 7:00 PM
Ugandan Police Arrest Four People for 'Acts of Homosexuality'
The arrests come in a country with one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.
August 22 2023 2:42 PM
Ghana High Court Tosses Challenge to Draconian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Vice Pres. Harris had condemned the bill on a visit to the country in March.
July 19 2023 2:00 PM
Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
July 19 2023 1:52 PM
The Advocate's CEO Reflects on International Drag Day
"Drag is much more than just performance," writes Mark Berryhill.