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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implies rainbow crosswalks could lead to traffic dangers

The former MTV Real World cast member announced the prohibition of art and political “distractions” on roads as part of a new federal initiative.

Iowa Town Defies Trump Admin. Plea to Remove Rainbow Crosswalk

A federal agency asked the university town to remove colored stripes from crosswalks for safety reasons -- but the feds can't explain why they should have any say in the matter.

Pete Buttigieg commits federal resources to Baltimore bridge collapse recovery

From the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the transportation secretary promised that the Biden-Harris administration would be there to help the area recover.

Outrage after Florida quietly paints over Orlando Pulse shooting memorial

The state department of transportation painted over the landmark overnight.

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The High Cost of Discrimination: N.C. May Lose Billions in Federal Funding

The New York Times reports that the Obama administration is looking into whether North Carolina’s new anti-LGBT legislation makes the state ineligible for federal aid for schools, highways, housing, and more.

Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law Could Cost Federal Aid

Mississippi may face cuts if a federal investigation finds that their anti-LGBT law is discriminatory.

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Ohio Highway Named After Leelah Alcorn

A stretch of Interstate 71 in Warren County, Ohio, now bears the name of the trans teen who took her life nearby.

Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

Restraining orders block federal funding freeze

The freeze had targeted a wide swath of federal funds, including those allegedly promoting "woke gender ideology."

N.C. May Lose Federal Funding for Passing Anti-LGBT Bill

The state could lose billions of dollars in federal funding for schools, highways, and housing.

Florida is quietly denying transgender residents updated birth certificates

This is at odds with how the agency has handled this approval process for years.

The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

President Obama: Was It a One-Night Stand?

It wasn't love at first sight, but author Dan Savage warmed up to Barack Obama. Now he's wondering if all the promises the candidate whispered in his ear were just to get him into the electoral sack.

Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters

Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.

He Needs Gender-Affirming Surgery, but His State Is Fighting to Deny Coverage

A North Carolina policy that denies state employees coverage for gender-affirming care has been on hold pending appeal.

The Legacy of Barney

After more than three decades, the man dubbed "the smartest" in Congress and the first to come out voluntarily, won't be returning to office, but he leaves behind a very long shadow.

How a Gay Man Helped Make an Impossible Mural

The story of how California's most innovative marketplace came to be demonstrates the necessity of art in an era when it's under attack.

Melissa Etheridge on Weed, Women, and the End of Trump

The lesbian icon talks to The Advocate about her upcoming performance at WorldPride and much, much more.