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Instagram and Threads won't promote ‘political’ content. No one knows what they define as ‘political’

The sweeping and opaque decision to reduce certain content it deems undesirable further extends Meta’s announcement in the fall that Threads is “not going to amplify news on the platform.”

Bianca Del Rio wants to roast you on her 'Dead Inside Tour'

The RuPaul's Drag Race winner is kicking off an election year with fresh stand-up material.

Bush uses election year to push constitutional marriage ban

President Bush on Monday reiterated his support for a proposed federal constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage forever, despite the measure's certain defeat in the U.S. Senate.

Why the trans community and allies must mobilize this election year

On Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strides made and confront the challenges ahead, emphasizing the critical importance of the upcoming election for the trans community's rights and dignity.

Meet the gay 19-year-old who made history as Utah's youngest elected official

Jackson Lewis tells The Advocate about representing his former high school on the Canyons School Board and how he wants to fight for LGBTQ+ students.

Sarah McBride skewers GOP’s ‘utter shitshow’ at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women

The transgender lawmaker said she would not participate in GOP attempts to use her for attention.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Defend Drag Queens Against Republicans

With an election year looming, the duo is clapping back at the far right.

Colton Underwood is hoping to create a gay reality TV dating show

Plus, the star is sharing an inspiring message to the LGBTQ+ community heading into this year's election.

Democrats Tout Business in Campaign Against Governor McCrory's Law

It's a gubernatorial election year in North Carolina, and Democrats are ramping up HB2 as an issue.

When It Comes to Race, Watch Your Mouth

Sampson McCormick laments the clumsy and infuriating ways race is casually discussed in this year's election.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality

The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.

Trump's 14 Most Egregiously Homophobic and Transphobic Moves

Only a year after being elected, the tyrant-in-chief has bulldozed over LGBT rights.

What Kim Davis Does Instead of Working

Davis, an elected public official, earns $80,000 a year for a job she has refused to do.

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Possible Presidential Candidate Cory Booker Answers the Gay Question

The New Jersey senator could be first single man elected president in more than 130 years.

Taking the Long View With Trump

Longtime activist Robin Tyler sees shades of 1930s Germany in this year's election, but also hope on the horizon.

Florida attorney general harasses wine bar for violating a drag ban that judges already blocked

This isn’t the first time James Uthmeier, who is up for election to a four-year term next year, has appeared to ignore the courts saying a law could not be enforced.

New Leader for LGBT-Funding Powerhouse Gill Foundation

Brad Clark will take the helm as Gill's new president and CEO at the start of a busy year of elections and court battles.

5 Self-Care Tips for the (Rest of the) Trump Presidency

It's been about a year since the election. Here are five self-care tips for the rest of this God-forsaken nightmare.