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Transgender man Sam Nordquist tortured and killed in Upstate New York

Five people have been charged in connection to the killing and brutal torture of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.

Black Latine trans woman Ra'Lasia Wright fatally shot in Minneapolis

She was one of at least 31 trans Americans who died by violence in 2024.

A disabled college student was bullied for posting about his transition. Meta removed his account

Micah Leroy, who ran the account known as “Disabled Trans Boy” on Instagram, became the subject of a right-wing hate campaign after he posted a video celebrating his top surgery.

13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA

"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.

Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota’s largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship — and raised even more

After rejecting Target's pledged $50,000, Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto tells The Advocate how his organization raised more than double that in less than 24 hours.

Why did a gay man throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face, and who was he?

Gay activist Thom Higgins "pied" the antigay crusader during a press conference in Des Moines in 1977 as part of his considerable career as an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Here's the whole story.

A camp for kids living with HIV is for sale. Here's why its founder is celebrating

One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.

Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee

Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.

The Ruby Slippers sold for $32M had been stolen & lost for 13 years

Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz went missing for over a decade. Now, they've been sold for $32 million at an auction.

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

Two trans women attacked at Minneapolis light rail station as crowd cheered

The two women had moved to Minnesota from Iowa after Minnesota became a state of refuge for transgender people.

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

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.

Tim Walz joins HRC and Out for Harris to kick off 10-day LGBTQ+ voter battleground push (exclusive)

Kamala Harris’s running mate has a long history of allyship.

Tim Walz's former students rave about lasting ‘love of learning’ Harris's running mate fostered

Ahead of Tuesday’s debate, The Advocate spoke with former students of the Minnesota governor who say he is who he is.

Killer of Minnesota trans woman Savannah Williams sentenced to 30 years

Damarean Bible, 25, at first denied involvement in the killing, but investigators say he confessed after they showed him the surveillance footage.

Tim Walz in fiery HRC speech: ‘I sure the hell don’t need JD Vance giving me advice’ on reproductive care

’We’re not going back to the discrimination,” Kamala Harris’s running mate said in a keynote address over the weekend.

53 years ago, Jack Baker and Michael McConnell became the first same-sex couple to wed

Their story is about a lifetime of love, commitment, and staying in the fight to prove that their marriage was legit.

Tim Walz to honor LGBTQ+ community at Human Rights Campaign National Dinner (exclusive)

Kamala Harris’s running mate will continue his LGBTQ+ advocacy with keynote address at the highly-anticipated event.

This is what fuels addiction in LGBTQ+ people, and what's available to help (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ people face escalating discrimination and a social life often dominated by alcohol-centric social spaces, but there are many other resources available to them.

Tim Walz slams GOP for restricting freedoms: 'Rights don’t work like pie. There’s enough for everybody'

The governor and VP nominee made the comments during a meeting of the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the DNC in Chicago.