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Marjorie Taylor Greene bizarrely claims FEMA 'hates Christians' because it aids trans women

The conservative is mad that FEMA is using Hurricane Helene relief resources to "house migrants." Her evidence? A discussion panel from a year and a half ago.

Ugandan Gov't Investigates Nonprofit for 'Promoting Homosexuality'

The investigation prompted false reports of the closure of the Refugee Law Project, based at Uganda's Makere University.

Trump’s plan to shutter FEMA leaves U.S. ‘more vulnerable,’ says former head of agency

“People are going to fall through the cracks," former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told The Advocate.

Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how

Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.

13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress

From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.

Climate change is disrupting access to HIV treatment

A new analysis finds that the parts of the country where HIV prevalence is high are also some of the most at-risk areas for climate disasters.

Resources for California fire victims were scattered. So I created this site to help.

The LA Disaster Recovery Handbook collects information about assistance at the local, state and federal level -- all in one place.

Tebow Heading to Liberty U For Men's Workshop

Tebow heads to the antigay Liberty University for a talk on men's issues.

Meet the gay man helping FEMA fight misinformation during natural disasters

“Information is a lifeline,” Justin Ángel Knighten told The Advocate at the National Response Coordination Center.

Congresswoman to Introduce Bill to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Rep. Ellen Tauscher is set to introduce a bill in Congress Monday that would repeal "don't ask, don't tell." Tauscher has been carrying the bill since the last congress.