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U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride speaking and Anderson Clayton laughing

Sarah McBride explains how Democrats’ ‘big tent is bisexual’

The Democratic congresswoman from Delaware told an audience at Crooked Con, "You can’t build a diverse working class coalition if people don’t feel like you like them."

FBI Evidence Response Team agent behind police tape inspects mass shooting suspect truck outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Grand Blanc Michigan

When shooters are MAGA and anti-LGBTQ+, the right suddenly loses its appetite for conspiracy theories

Opinion: A trans roommate becomes a national scandal, but MAGA shooters barely make the news, writes John Casey.

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Marriage equality will be banned in these 31 states if Obergefell is overturned

Over 60 percent of the country will no longer have marriage equality if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses it.

Huntsville Alabama LGBTQIA Pride Parade

Which state has the least transgender people? These are the bottom 10

These are the states with the lowest number of trans people per capita.

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In an era of Lindsey, Paul Dans, and Nancy Mace, James Taylor would not be going to Carolina in his mind

Opinion: The statewide races in South Carolina are about who is the biggest liar, Trump derriere smoocher, racist, and bigot, writes John Casey.

Heritage's Mike Howell demands UNC records

Project 2025's Mike Howell targets UNC courses that mention diversity and LGBTQ+ topics

The University of North Carolina is determining what, if any, documents will be released.

International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square New York City 2025

22 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes anti-trans, anti-DEI bills

The Democratic governor called the bills "mean-spirited."

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Supreme Court orders judges to reconsider protections for transgender people in four states

The decision will impact LGBTQ+ populations in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

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Mark Robinson blames 'coward' Republicans for loss, not 'Black Nazi' trans porn scandal

Mark Robinson is mad Republicans wouldn't "stand up and fight for him" after he admitted to being a "black NAZI."

USNS Harvey Milk during acceptance trials alongside Adam Schiff in 2023

Sen. Adam Schiff blocked in effort to keep Harvey Milk's name on Navy ship

A Republican senator objected, keeping Schiff's resolution from winning unanimous consent.

Newton, North Carolina, City Council member Jon McClure at swearing-in ceremony

NC group changes Pride event name following 'nasty' response

Newton's mayor and local activists called out City Council member Jon McClure for his online comments about the Newton Pride Takeover.

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North Carolina school district banned an LGBTQ+ trivia game. The ACLU is suing

Banning the game violates students' constitutional rights, the ACLU says.

Brandon Davis and his husband, Davie, at Day Trip Asheville

Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)

Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.

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Mark Robinson drops lawsuit over CNN's 'Black Nazi' report

Robinson filed the lawsuit over a report which found his full name, picture, and known email address attached comments supporting reinstating slavery and referring to himself as a "black NAZI!"