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As companies stop sponsoring Pride, this NYC brewery is giving money directly to trans people

"We want to be very clear: our support isn’t conditional, and it’s not new," Brooklyn Brewery President Robin Ottaway tells The Advocate.

Ireland Launches Attack on Antigay Bullying

A new policy issued by the nation's education minister requires all schools to address and seek to prevent such bullying.

Libs of TikTok seemingly ejected from emerging social media platform Bluesky

The account which has targeted LGBTQ+ people again and again appears to be suspended from the hot new online place to be.

Vigils honor life of Sam Nordquist, trans man tortured and killed in upstate New York

Two vigils are being held tonight, and another one went on Monday night as the investigation into Nordquist's death continues.

Anglican conference opens in Tanzania amid conflicts over homosexuality

A conference of Anglican leaders opened Wednesday in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, as the 77 million-member church struggles with a potentially disastrous fight over the Bible and sexuality.

Here are all of Trump's executive orders that have targeted transgender people — so far

He's going after diversity programs, transgender students, and more with executive orders that will most definitely be contested in court.

One Direction's Payne Praises Duck Dynasty's 'Family Values'

The boy band member is angry with the media after tweeting his "respect" for the "family values" of Willie Robertson, the son of Duck Dynasty's antigay patriarch.

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Florida Publix Refuses to Write 'Trans' on a Cake, Citing Company Policy

The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.

Pulse Survivors, Community Send Support to Club Q in Colorado Springs

A vigil took place on Sunday at Pulse Interim Memorial in Orlando to honor the five people lost during the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. 

Libs of TikTok celebrates while supporters rage after John Fetterman pulls support for Philly LGBTQ+ center (exclusive)

The Pennsylvania Democrat explained to The Advocate that his letter isn’t actually an indicator of his level of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Liam Payne Responds to Homophobia Accusation by Doing Gay Magazine Cover

The One Direction boy bander goes on record with U.K. gay mag Attitude saying he's not a homophobe.

Trans Rights Bill Introduced in Maryland

A newly introduced piece of legislation aims to make Maryland the 18th state to outlaw discrimination against transgender people.

Dustin Lance Black The Power of Dreaming

The activist-writer discusses the new movie he directed, what Obama's support of marriage equality means to young people in the South, and plans for a film version of his play 8.

One Direction-er Stands With Sam

Michael Sam's high-selling jersey made its way to a One Direction concert this week.

Trump signs executive order banning federal support of gender-affirming care for anyone under 19

The president continues to target transgender people’s existence.

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Donald Trump has begun eroding federal LGBTQ+ protections through executive orders

It was a carnival-like atmosphere as the new president began his overhaul of the U.S. government, with many executive orders targeting queer Americans.

Episcopal dioceses wrestle with leaving church over gays

Dallas bishop James M. Stanton is among the leaders of seven Episcopal dioceses who have rejected the authority of the denomination's incoming national leader, Nevada bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, as the debate over the Bible and gay relationships tears at the church.