Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care
Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.
May 23, 2023
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Nebraska Lawmaker With Trans Son Accused of Conflict of Interest
A complaint against Sen. Megan Hunt claims she could benefit financially if an anti-trans bill fails. She says the complaint is nothing but harassment.
May 3, 2023
Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide
Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.
April 14, 2023
Pelosi Marks 10 Years of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal
On the anniversary of the signing of repeal legislation, Pelosi urges passage of the Equality Act.
December 22, 2020
The Executive Order Gatekeepers
With ENDA languishing in Congress, the fate of an executive order that would protect millions of federal contractor employees from anti-LGBT discrimination may rest with a few top-level White House advisors.
March 20, 2012
Op-ed: Transgender Dinosaurs and Judith Butler's Revenge
We're in a changing-of-the-guard moment where being transgender is more celebrated than feared.
March 5, 2013
This Gay School Board Member Has Choice Words for the Zieglers' Bisexual Tryst and Allegations
Bridget Ziegler, who has supported anti-LGBTQ+ policies, chaired a school board meeting where Tom Edwards was called a groomer by homophobes.
December 9, 2023
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
Vikings Coach Denies Accusations of Antigay Bigotry
Mike Priefer and Minnesota Vikings execs both claim the special teams coach is not an antigay bigot and that Chris Kluwe was fired because of lackluster performance.
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January 3, 2014
Richardson asks to speak with The Advocate to clarify his positions
After a performance in Thursday night's HRC/Logo presidential forum in Los Angeles that was universally panned by media outlets including NPR and The New York Times, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson requested an interview with The Advocate to explain what he was thinking when he said that being gay was a "choice" versus a biological predisposition.
August 11, 2007
Liberals and Their Invisible Homophobia
It's not just homophobia from conservatives we have to worry about. Liberals can be just as baldly antigay -- often without reproach.
April 8, 2008
Memorial Day Lesson: Hate Diminishes the Memory of Our Fallen
Bob Casey fought so that we could have the freedom to be ourselves — including marry who we love, embrace our gender identity, and teach our children acceptance.
May 27, 2023
Person of the Year: Transgender Americans
The Advocate highlights the people who gave the LGBT community hope in 2017.
December 22, 2017
Meet the Inspiring 2014 Point Foundation Scholars
Get to know the 2014 class of Point Scholars -- you'll be seeing a lot of them as they start changing the world for the better.
June 20, 2014