James Inhofe, anti-LGBTQ+ former Republican senator, dead at 89
Inhofe, a Republican from Oklahoma, was a homophobe, transphobe, and denier of climate change.
July 09 2024 2:55 PM
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Oklahoma official Ryan Walters institutes Christian indoctrination in public schools
He has mandated that all fifth- through 12th-grade students must study the Bible.
June 28 2024 2:49 PM
Parent arrested as Ryan Walters called 'bully and bigot' at Oklahoma meeting
The Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction has enraged many with his anti-LGBTQ+ stances.
April 29 2024 10:15 AM
5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'
Season 4 stars Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Latrice Royale talk about what life is really like for LGBTQ+ folks in small town America — and why it's important to keep fighting extremist opposition.
April 26 2024 3:50 PM
Conservative ex-official warns of crisis in Oklahoma schools under anti-LGBTQ+ superintendent Ryan Walters
A former high-ranking official in the Oklahoma State Department of Education voiced deep concerns about the future of public schools, detailing systemic mismanagement and criticism of punitive measures taken against districts under his leadership.
April 18 2024 10:44 AM
An Owasso High School graduate is exposing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying after Nex Benedict's death
In the wake of transgender Indigenous teen Nex Benedict's death, a graduate of Owasso High School is accusing the administration of failing to prevent bullying.
April 15 2024 2:20 PM
Oklahoma voters recall white supremacist, reject supporters of Ryan Walters
The city of Enid voted out a white nationalist city council member, and Tulsa rejected school board candidates who supported Walters's threat of a state takeover of the city's public schools.
April 04 2024 10:00 AM
Outrage after Oklahoma education superintendent reframes Nex Benedict’s death without naming the teen
Ryan Walters, the far-right politician responsible for schools in the state, spoke about “woke mobs” and claimed conservatives were under attack.
March 29 2024 1:22 PM
Nex Benedict's autopsy report released
The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.
March 27 2024 1:00 PM
First Lady goes to bat for LGBTQ+ rights: 'They want to take our victories away, but we won’t let them'
Amidst a backdrop of protest and advocacy, Dr. Jill Biden highlights the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ rights and remembers LGBTQ+ teen Nex Benedict.
March 25 2024 4:08 PM
Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death
Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.
March 22 2024 5:21 PM
District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'
The Tulsa County DA pointed to the state medical examiner's finding of suicide and said the fight the day before the trans student's death "was an instance of mutual combat."
March 21 2024 8:50 PM
'Free Mom Hugs' volunteer labeled 'groomer' by hate group. Here's how she responded.
After the co-founder of Moms for Liberty attacked a volunteer for supporting LGBTQ+ kids, the volunteer explains why she supports young queer people.
March 18 2024 11:39 AM
Toxicology experts say death from medications in Nex Benedict case ‘very, very uncommon’
Following the announcement that the teenager’s death was suicide through the combined toxicity of two common medications, The Advocate spoke with experts about the risks of these drugs.
March 15 2024 2:51 PM
President Biden addresses LGBTQ+ youth ‘suicide crisis’ in statement on Nex Benedict
President Joe Biden issued called attention to the teenager’s death and called for an end to bullying.
March 14 2024 2:41 PM
'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community
In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.
March 14 2024 12:30 PM
Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner
The coroner’s report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
March 13 2024 4:28 PM
In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report
A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
March 12 2024 7:10 PM
Owasso schools failed to protect Nex Benedict, say speakers at board meeting
The school board came in for a torrent of criticism at its first meeting since the trans student's death.
March 12 2024 11:24 AM
Chaya Raichik loses it after Chasten Buttigieg calls out Libs of TikTok for being unqualified for her goverment post
The anti-LGBTQ+ creator unleashed homophobic remarks on the Buttigiegs after Chasten criticized her for being unqualified to consult on children’s educational issues.
March 11 2024 6:00 PM