New Hampshire Outlaws 'LGBTQ+ Panic' Defense in Homicide Cases
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill to this effect last week.
August 15, 2023
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Virginia Bans LGBTQ+ 'Panic' Defense for Murder, Manslaughter
Gov. Ralph Northam has signed the bill authored by Del. Danica Roem, making Virginia the 12th state to restrict the defense's use.
April 1, 2021
Alabama's Capital Panics After Pro-LGBTQ+ Ordinance Fails
Montgomery leaders lament the loss of business and brain power after the city council votes down an anti-discrimination ordinance.
August 23, 2021
The Right Is Using the Anti-Abortion Dobbs Ruling to Attack Trans Care. Will It Work?
After an appeals court cites the Dobbs ruling in upholding a trans care ban, there's cause for concern — but not panic, LGBTQ+ activists say.
July 15, 2023
Transgender Legislator Introduces Bill to Abolish Gay & Trans 'Panic Defense'
The first out transgender person elected to office in Montana invoked a recent attack on someone the attacker claimed was trans in support of her bill outlawing the panic defense.
February 23, 2023
Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24, 2024
Sarah McBride gives moving farewell speech to Delaware Senate as she heads to D.C.
McBride thanked her fellow Delaware representatives for helping her "realize the awesome responsibility and the awesome opportunity that we have to leave this state better and kinder than we found it."
December 18, 2024
Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense
The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.
October 2, 2023
What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15
Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.
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March 4, 2025
What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15
A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.
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March 4, 2025
Matthew Shepard's Murder Remembered 25 Years Later With a Renewed Call to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
Matthew Shepard died 25 years ago today after an antigay attack. How do we honor his legacy and that of less well-known hate-crime victims?
October 12, 2023
Illinois Lawmakers Send Pro-LGBT Bills to Governor
One would make it easier to change the gender marker on birth certificates; the other would outlaw the use of anti-LGBT "panic" as defense against a murder charge.
June 1, 2017
Gay Democrat is lone LGBTQ+ vote in Congress for anti-trans national defense bill
New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defended his support for the National Defense Authorization Act that strips trans kids of military members of care in a statement to The Advocate.
December 13, 2024
Sarah McBride wins Delaware U.S. House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress
Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.
November 5, 2024
Larry Hogan, Maryland GOP Senate candidate, evades gay constituent's question when asked about his record
His record as Maryland's governor shows that he is no friend to the LGBTQ+ community, according to political insiders in the state.
August 26, 2024
Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it
She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.
June 24, 2024
Some New Hampshire Republicans Seek to Ban Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Trans Youth
Genital surgeries are only rarely performed on minors, but the bill still gets in the way of private medical decisions, opponents say.
November 2, 2023
We must not posthumously sanitize Charlie Kirk's hateful life
Opinion: While condemning violence is something most can get behind, the sanitization of Charlie Kirk's hate has gone too far, argues Erin Reed.
September 11, 2025
14 transgender elected officials you should know
These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.
November 29, 2024
North Carolina Bill Would Force School Staffers to Out Trans Kids
The proposed legislation would ban gender-affirming health care for people up to age 21 and require school staffers to out trans kids to their families.
April 7, 2021
Michael Bloomberg on His LGBTQ Priorities
The presidential candidate and former mayor of New York lays out his LGBTQ platform for The Advocate.
February 5, 2020