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Ro Khanna says that Democrats need to stand firmly behind the trans community

The Silicon Valley representative and LGBTQ+ ally says the party needs to stand strongly behind the trans rights and fight back.

Handing Trump Another Loss, Court Rules Current Law Protects Gay Workers

The powerful Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said 1964's Civil Rights Act bans discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night

In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.


Alyssa Milano: Forget Trump's SOTU; Share the #StateOfTheDream Instead

The actress and #MeToo activist is counterprogramming the president's message of fear and hate -- and contemplating a run for office.

Anthony Fauci, After Leading AIDS Fight, May Help Conquer COVID-19

The government scientist, a veteran of epidemics, has brought a dose of reality to the coronavirus response.

What is antifa, and can Donald Trump label it a 'terrorist' group?

Here's what you need to know about antifa; what it is, what it isn't, and what Trump could do.

Trump appoints gay tech executive who previously supported Pete Buttigieg to State Department role

The president-elect nominated Jacob Helberg to be his undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

Thousands of Counter-Protesters Drown Out White Nationalists in D.C.

Love won out on anniversary of the deadly Charlottesville, Va. Unite the Right rally when thousands showed up in D.C. to drown out the haters. 

Democrats target GOP’s Project 2025 in Milwaukee amid Republican National Convention

They highlighted the dangerous platform Republicans envision for the future of America under another term under Donald Trump.

Counter-Rally Planned to Trump’s Campaign Kickoff in Orlando

Activists for LGBTQ equality, reproductive rights, immigrants, and more will be at the counter-rally.

Creepy Donald Trump cutout terrorizes unassuming Americans in new HRC campaign ad

The LGBTQ+ civil rights group uses humor to point out the future for Americans under Republican control.

Time to Resign, Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The White House press secretary -- who now hides from the press -- defended a mob of MAGA hat-wearing teenagers trying to intimidate a Native American man.

Why Rep. Maxwell Frost says Democrats must step up their game against Donald Trump

“I don't think it makes sense for us to tell our people we're gonna play dead and roll over,” Frost told The Advocate.

Judith Butler: Don't be overwhelmed by Trump's sadism

We can be outraged, but we mustn't be paralyzed, the esteemed scholar of gender writes.

Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted

An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president. 

Kamala Harris punches back at Trump's clueless comment that he'll protect women, 'like it or not'

Harris is having none of Trump's paternalistic "protection" talk.

Trump's Problems With Women Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon

Another Trump accuser has come forth, this time claiming the Republican nominee groped her after the U.S. Open in 1998.

Trump officials won't answer reporters' queries if they include pronouns in emails

The administration sees pronouns as a sign of the dreaded so-called "gender ideology."

Pete Buttigieg to Democrats: ‘Move quickly through the shock’ of Trump’s worst impulses

He told progressives that the former and incoming president will be a chaos agent and to focus on talking to Americans instead of getting stuck on Donald Trump’s antics.

Unhinged Nancy Mace attacks D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over race, gender & LGBTQ+ businesses in House hearing

"I’m a woman. You’re looking at one,” Bowser shot back at one point.

NYC schools sue Trump administration for nixing almost $50M in grants over trans protections

The Department of Education killed funding over policies allowing students to use restrooms and participate in sports aligned with their gender identity.