Newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva vows to protect LGBTQ+ rights in fiery floor speech
“Our democracy only works when everyone has a voice,” the Arizona congresswoman said.
November 13, 2025
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The 10 states that have passed pro-LGBTQ+ bills — or defeated the most anti-LGBTQ+ ones — in 2025
Liberal states stand out for passage of supportive laws, while the sheer volume of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced in some conservative ones means many bills died there.
November 12, 2025
Queer ex-Marine Corps drill instructor channels leadership & Netflix’s ‘Boots’ in Arizona congressional run
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza told The Advocate that her life's story has prepared her to run for Congress.
November 6, 2025
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
Leaked chats expose Young Republicans peddling racism, fascism, & Hitler worship in bombshell Politico report
Alongside the rise of hidden Republican cliques like the “A-Gays,” a newly revealed Young Republicans chat empties the shadows with language of violence, slurs, and whispered extremism.
October 14, 2025
Phoenix man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up LGBTQ+ bar over Charlie Kirk killing
Treven Michael Gokey was arrested on two felony counts for threatening a gay bar.
September 19, 2025
Marriage equality will be banned in these 31 states if Obergefell is overturned
Over 60 percent of the country will no longer have marriage equality if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses it.
September 8, 2025
New York LGBTQ+ film festival will give Arizonans free viewings after Trump kills Phoenix festival
Arizona residents will be able to view a selection of the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival's 130 films online and for free.
September 3, 2025
A gay Arizona man's death is still unsolved, but Phoenix police closed the case: report
Marcus Freiberger, 45, was found dead and without clothes in March. Police have closed his case without solving it.
August 6, 2025
Phoenix LGBTQ+ film fest canceled because of Trump's anti-DEI orders
The festival is held at a community college that could lose federal funds.
July 25, 2025
Nonbinary Arizona teacher doxxed and accused of grooming by board members settles lawsuit
River Chunnui's lawsuit accused two board members of leaking their address and leading a "smear campaign."
July 14, 2025
Delta passenger recounts harrowing JFK-bound flight’s emergency landing in remote North Atlantic islands
Ken Elder set out for a vacation in Spain. He didn’t expect to spend 30 hours stranded on his way back.
July 12, 2025
Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations lose sponsors as companies drop DEI
Several Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled down or cancelled this year due to companies and governments dropping DEI.
June 18, 2025
Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego adopts anti-trans, far-right talking points
He is the latest Democratic lawmaker to turn his back on the trans community.
May 30, 2025
Gay man's face 'peeled off' in knife attack, police won't charge his confessed attacker
Former Uber driver Arnold Lawton admits to slashing Rene Alvarez last year. Here's why prosecutors won't file criminal or hate-crime charges.
May 12, 2025
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes anti-trans bills, and tells lawmakers to 'focus on real issues that matter'
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a birth certificate update ban as well as two DEI bans that explicitly included transgender people.
May 5, 2025
After backlash, Planned Parenthood Arizona resumes gender-affirming care
“After a brief pause, we are pleased to announce the continuation of our Gender Affirming Care services,” the organization said.
April 18, 2025
Missing gay Arizona yoga instructor, Marcus Freiberger, found dead after blind date
Marcus Freiberger, 45, was found dead almost a month after he went missing following a blind date.
March 26, 2025
Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, fierce LGBTQ+ ally & progressive champion, dies at 77
His office confirmed his death in a statement.
March 13, 2025
Cis woman confronted by police officers in Arizona Walmart restroom for looking too masculine speaks out (exclusive)
“It’s already enough being Black and facing discrimination,” Kalaya Morton told The Advocate. “Now I have to worry about being harassed just for needing to pee?”
February 28, 2025
Eight times Kyrsten Sinema let down the LGBTQ+ community — and others
Sinema, the first out bisexual in the U.S. House and then the Senate, came into office as a liberal but moved to the right.
January 24, 2025