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Fox News Says White House Flew ‘Pedophile,’ ‘Groomer’ Pride Flag

The far-right news network changed its headline after the White House called it out.

Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party, becomes independent

That's one of the revelations in the former White House press secretary's latest book, due out in October.

Karine Jean-Pierre gives emotional final White House Press Briefing

”This is a good day,” the White House Press Secretary said at the beginning of the briefing, noting the successful Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.

Karine Jean-Pierre on being a Black lesbian working for the White House: 'It matters' (exclusive)

President Biden's spokesperson spoke exclusively to The Advocate about her role and the administration’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in the current political climate.

Karine Jean-Pierre calls out Republican attacks on transgender Americans during Pride Month

The White House Press Secretary touted the Biden-Harris administration’s support for LGBTQ+ people as GOP-led states attack the community.

Karine Jean-Pierre Says Biden Is Fully Engaged on Gun Control

The president is using his "bully pulpit" to persuade Congress to act, Jean-Pierre said in the wake of another mass shooting this weekend.

Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access

Attorneys representing the Department of Health and Human Services filed a notice of appeal within one day of the conservative judge’s ruling.

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Former Obama Staffer Karine Jean-Pierre on How We Can Beat Trump

Jean-Pierre, an out executive at MoveOn and author of a new book, discusses on LGBTQ&A how Democrats can unite and win next year.

Karine Jean-Pierre Hosts ‘The L Word’ Cast & Creator at White House Press Briefing

The White House is marking Lesbian Visibility Week.

Advocates and health experts worry Trump's suicide prevention hotline cuts will increase LGBTQ+ youth deaths

Karine Jean-Pierre and others have called out Trump’s proposed cuts to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services, which health experts and advocates alike say could devastate the 988 lifeline for queer youth.

Trump taps gay MAGA loyalist Ric Grenell as interim head of Kennedy Center

The longtime ally was given a title that doesn’t exist at the prestigious performance arts institution.

White House highlights Daily Caller’s retraction of false Easter egg story

Karine Jean-Pierre took a moment during Tuesday’s White House press briefing to note the right-wing outlet’s actions.

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.

Gay Democratic Rep. Vows to Check Boebert & Greene on Oversight Committee

Robert Garcia, a Democrat, says that he's going to sway and sashay past his Republican colleagues to make a splash.

Republicans Try and Fail to Cut Karine Jean-Pierre's White House Salary to $1

Karine Jean-Pierre is the latest LGBTQ+ official to have her pay targeted by Republican lawmakers.

Angry donors convert outrage over Nex Benedict’s death into action giving to pro-LGBTQ+ candidates

A progressive fundraising platform that lets donors direct their funds toward political races with the most impact on LGBTQ+ issues has seen a boost after the teen's death in Oklahoma.

Karine Jean-Pierre Denounces 'Don't Say Gay' Expansion and Bud Light Threats

At Thursday's briefing, the White House press secretary had much to say about anti-LGBTQ+ actions.

Biden administration had record level of LGBTQ+ representation

The administration truly looked like America.

White House, LGBTQ+ community express support after Princess Kate reveals shocking cancer diagnosis

In a deeply personal video, Princess Catherine shared her struggle with cancer, sparking a wave of support from the White House to a pub in D.C.

2022: President Joe Biden's LGBTQ-History-Making Year

By codifying marriage equality and calling for protections for trans people, Biden delivers for us again.

CNN Gets Blasted for Misgendering Dylan Mulvaney, Apologizes

Reporter Ryan Young used the wrong pronouns for Mulvaney in a segment about the Bud Light controversy.