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Inside the fight against Trump in red states: It 'isn't just about Pride. It's about power'

In an exclusive interview, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson reflects on faith, family, and a new era for the equal rights movement.

Ts Madison says Donald Trump and his transphobic administration should just 'pack it up'

The transgender entrepreneur and entertainer spoke with The Advocate at her house near Atlanta.

Red states are destroying their rainbow crosswalks. Here's what you should know

Here's what you need to know about the rainbow crosswalks: who funds them, if they're safe, and why they're really being removed.

Scott Bessent’s mortgage history undercuts Trump’s case to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook

The gay MAGA treasury secretary also listed two homes as primary residences on mortgage documents.

String of bomb threats force evacuations at HBCUs & DNC HQ after Charlie Kirk shooting

The DNC and several HBCUs have evacuated or been placed on lockdown after receiving threats.

RFK Jr.’s damage to the CDC is ‘past the point of no return,’ Dr. Demetre Daskalakis warns

“The CDC you knew is over,” the infectious diseases doctor told The Advocate. “Unless someone takes radical action, there is nothing there that can be salvaged.”

Health officials and experts praise CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis for standing up in blistering resignation

One HHS official called him a "public health martial artist."

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implies rainbow crosswalks could lead to traffic dangers

The former MTV Real World cast member announced the prohibition of art and political “distractions” on roads as part of a new federal initiative.

Target foot traffic down for 10th consecutive week amid boycott over DEI abandonment

Meanwhile, Costco which rejected calls to abandon its DEI efforts marked its sixteenth straight week of increasing foot traffic.

All the LGBTQ+ highlights of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

An Orthodox rabbi who's also a drag queen, lesbian songstress Janis Ian, and gay Beatles manager Brian Epstein are among the subjects of films in the fest.

America's best cities for tops and bottoms, according to Squirt

Find out which cities come out on top or bottom.

Millie Bobby Brown 'arrested' at Sabrina Carpenter's concert

"I'm really distracted right now because I see this gorgeous girl," said Carpenter of her decision to secure the Stranger Things star with pink fuzzy handcuffs.

Dems announce historic six-figure ad buy in LGBTQ+ publications

This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.

Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism kicks off Global Black Pride celebration in Atlanta

The organizers said they would not be deterred from other celebrations.

Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

A new pilot program that kicks off July 25 will offer free at-home HIV testing kits in seven Georgia Walmart stores.

Nigerian singer-songwriter & actress, Omawumi; Queen of Afropop, Yemi Alade; Broadway legend and Hollywood superstar, Billy Porter

Yemi Alade, Billy Porter and Omawumi to headline Global Black Pride 2024 in Atlanta

The largest Black Pride in the US gathers an iconic lineup for a week filled with festivities from August 27 to September 2 in Atlanta.

Trans woman Shannon Boswell fatally shot, then run over in Georgia

Initial reports characterized her death as a hit-and-run, but then it was discovered she had been shot.

A cop allegedly shot and killed his Lyft driver, claiming he was being kidnapped for a 'gay fraternity'

Koby Minor has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting 35-year-old Reginald Folks to death in his car.

Meet the transgender minister representing LGBTQ+ rights in Georgia

Rev. Andi Woodworth was the first out trans pastor to lead the Georgia House in prayer — and believes she helped turn back some anti-trans legislation.

Suspect in killing of Black trans man Righteous Torrence 'TK' Hill identified by police

Hill was the founder and owner of Evollusion, a hair and beauty salon that was a safe space for the Black LGBTQ+ community in the Atlanta area.

Global Black Pride comes to Atlanta for 2024

The city will sizzle this summer as the first U.S. city to host the global event.