Meet Gerhard Hernández, Costa Rica's first trans elected official — and a Gen Z Coldplay fan
"What I would like to do in politics is bring in opportunities for those who don't have them yet," Gerhard Hernández tells The Advocate.
October 1, 2025
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central america
A Letter from Ecuador's Human Rights Hero
Diane Rodriguez faces constant danger as an unbowed trans activist in central America.
January 4, 2016
Immigration Caravan Targeted by Trump
The Trump administration announced that immigrants on a caravan from Central America seeking asylum will be prosecuted upon entrance to the country.
April 24, 2018
Akinola's power play
With antigay rhetoric as his tool, a Nigerian archbishop has made himself a central player in the fight over America's Episcopal Church. But in chasing his ambitions, has he failed his own country?
June 29, 2007
Same-Sex Couples From Migrant Caravan Wed in Tijuana
At least seven same-sex couples from the group that split from the larger caravan have entered into symbolic marriages.
November 19, 2018
Guatemala Moves to Ban Same-Sex Marriage, Increase Abortion Penalties
The nation did not allow same-sex marriage anyway, but supporters of new legislation said it guards against "practices ... incongruous with Christian morality."
March 10, 2022
Migrant Caravan Includes LGBT Asylum-Seekers
Anti-LGBT violence is widespread in Honduras, the home country of many of the migrants.
April 9, 2018
Prominent Trans Activist Murdered in Argentina
Signaling an uptick in worldwide transphobic violence, South American trans activist Amancay Diana Sacayan was found murdered in Buenos Aires on October 13.
October 15, 2015
Trump Policies Will Send LGBT Asylum Seekers to Their Deaths
The Justice Department aims to bar anyone who enters the U.S. illegally from applying for asylum, a move that would put many in mortal danger.
July 9, 2018
LGBTQ Central American Migrants Reach Tijuana in Quest for Asylum
The LGBTQ migrants who split off from the group of thousands said they suffered homophobic harassment.
November 13, 2018
Costa Rica Is First Central American Nation to Enact Marriage Equality
Daritza Araya and Alexandra Quiros (pictured) were married shortly after midnight on Tuesday when marriage equality became the law of the land.Â
May 26, 2020
Orlando Can't Stop Soccer Fans from Using Antigay Chant
The national Mexican soccer team is pleading with fans to "just stop it."
June 23, 2016
Gay Author and Former Right-Wing Activist on Life as an 'Odd Man Out'
Once a lawyer for the antigay American Family Association, Joe Murray is now an out, married gay man. He shares his story in his book Odd Man Out.
March 8, 2015
Costa Rica Will Implement Marriage Equality Next Week
After several rulings in favor of same-sex marriage over the last two years, same-sex couples in Costa Rica will have full equality under the law.Â
May 21, 2020
Fans Yell Homophobic Chant During U.S. and Mexico Soccer Match
Fans went so far as to throw water bottles on the field, even hitting one player in the face.
June 8, 2021
Op-ed: Trailblazing Rabbi Says Religion Must Open Its Doors
A trailblazing female rabbi says that all faiths need to not just accept gays, they need to embrace them.
March 17, 2015
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown: Won't Send Guard Troops to Mexico Border
The governor says Trump's plan to militarize the border is wrongheaded and a distraction.
April 5, 2018
Don Lemon: White Men Are the 'Biggest Terror Threat in This Country'
The out CNN anchor did not mince words when discussing fearmongering around the migrant caravan.
November 1, 2018