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'Have you no decency?': Republican calls Sarah McBride 'mister,' but Democrats wouldn't have it

During a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Republican Rep. Keith Self called transgender congresswoman Sarah McBride the "gentleman from Delaware." Dems pushed back.

Trump Appointee Who Denounced U.S. as 'Homo-Empire' Fired

Merritt Corrigan was ousted from the U.S. Agency for International Development after unleashing further anti-LGBTQ+ tirades.

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.

Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.

Report: Mike Pence Lobbying Against Funding of Trans Troops' Transition Costs

One bill to ban such coverage failed, but sources say Pence is renewing the effort.

Equality Democrats Blast Republicans' Bigoted Amendments in Funding Bills

As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.

Trump Claims Richard Grenell Is His Representative to Balkans Border

The White House told The Advocate that only in his "very active imagination" does Trump have "envoy ambassadors" representing the U.S.

Putin Signs Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Into Law

The law extends the current ban to prohibit sharing LGBTQ-related information with adults as well.

Here's How the Global Respect Act Will Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Abuse

The legislation was just passed in the House and its sponsors expect it to pass in the Senate. 

Rep. Robert Garcia calls out ‘Trump crime family’ in House speech

The California Democrat accused former President Donald Trump and the Kuschners engaging in history’s most significant presidential grift.

Trump administration takes away life-saving HIV prevention medications from vulnerable LGBTQ+ people worldwide

According to a State Department memo, PrEP can only be dispensed to “pregnant and breastfeeding women” through PEPFAR.

Russia's State Duma Approves Bill to Ban 'LGBT propaganda'

Those found to be spreading so-called "LGBT propaganda" could face a fine up to $6,600.

Russia Lawmakers Begin Steps to Toughen 'Gay Propaganda' Law

Putin has repeatedly cracked down on same-sex relationships in an effort to uphold what his regime considers traditional family values.

Homophobe Robert Mugabe Under House Arrest in Zimbabwe

After a military takeover of the government, the anti-LGBT president may be succeeded by his equally anti-LGBT vice president.

Obama Cancels on Putin, Has No Patience For Antigay Law

President Obama responds to Russia's new antigay law.

GOP Candidate Sought Russian Help to Unseat Gay Rep. David Cicilline

The Federal Election Commission said H. Russell Taub reached out to a Twitter account known to be used by Russian intelligence to help find him win the election.

Obama Plans Meeting With Russian LGBT Activists

President Barack Obama will meet with several human rights and pro-LGBT organizations during the G-20 summit this week.

Back to the Bully Pulpit

After eight years of avoidance by the Bush administration, will Obama or McCain champion gay rights in American foreign policy?