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Federal court rejects Trump Justice Department’s effort to access trans kids’ medical records

Attorney General Pam Bondi, under Donald Trump, has tried to force hospitals to give the government access private health information of children.

Which gayborhoods are the most affordable? These are the top 10 — all under $300k

Living in an LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood doesn't have to break the bank.

This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state's first-ever out transgender mayor

Eria Deuso has become the first out transgender mayor in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia hospital slams Trump's DOJ, saying it 'reverse-engineered' claims about gender-affirming care

Attorneys for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia say the government didn't bother fact-checking media reports or comparing care at other hospitals before trying to seize kids' medical records.

Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?

The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.

Pennsylvania families fight Trump Justice Department subpoenas for their trans kids’ private medical records

“If our Constitution means anything, it means that the federal government can’t rifle through your child’s medical records in order to intimidate you,” a lawyer for the families told The Advocate.

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.

Pennsylvania man charged with beating and choking drag artist outside bar

The strangulation of a Pennsylvania drag artist isn't being charged as a hate crime. Here's why.

This new true crime documentary shows how Furry sleuths exposed an animal abuse ring

Watch a clip from The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster exclusively shared with The Advocate.

This gay grandpa was fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides, and he would 'do it again'

James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.

How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats

Researchers found that when tragedy unfolds, some seek to falsely blame transgender people.

Here are 7 LGBTQ+ groups you can donate to as major companies quit sponsoring Pride events

These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.

Man shot and killed in Philadelphia Gayborhood during Pride

Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr. was shot once in the stomach and died hours later at a local hospital.

Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care

One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.

Malcolm Kenyatta says David Hogg is distorting the truth as DNC moves toward new leadership election

Malcolm Kenyatta says he’s had enough of the “telenovela.”

Rachel Levine led fights against HIV & STIs at HHS. Now Trump’s undoing that progress, and she’s speaking out

The former assistant secretary for health is breaking her silence on the damage Trump's HHS is doing.

Pittsburgh police raid LGBTQ+ bar during drag show featuring Amanda Lepore

What the owners of P Town have called a "surprise inspection" has been described by attendees as reminiscent of past police raids of gay establishments.

Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records

The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ‘has a recipe’ for countering MAGA, trans hate, and billionaire bullies

The city’s mayor, who is up for reelection, says it’s important for leaders to "feel the pain" of those being affected by Trump’s agenda, including in the LGBTQ+ community.