Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor
Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.
December 3, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history
Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.
November 4, 2025
Controversy brews on Bluesky over anti-trans interloper ban
Jesse Singal’s anti-trans views have made him the most blocked user on Bluesky, but that's not enough for some LGBTQ+ users seeking a post-X safe space.
December 13, 2024
The Advocate Launches Video Platform
Check out video exclusives on Facebook and YouTube.
October 9, 2017
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Democrats Approve Marriage Equality Platform
Democrats became the first major American political party to approve a platform endorsing marriage equality.
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September 4, 2012
Kinsey Sicks Make Music From GOP's Platform
America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet jump on board the Romney-Ryan train.
August 22, 2012
Walmart Adds Benefits Platform for LGBTQ+ Employees
The platform, called Included Health, will help workers connect with supportive care providers, among other services.
June 30, 2021
How Instagram Created a Platform for Pride in a Pandemic
Charles Porch, Instagram's vice president of global partnerships, discusses how the company is amplifying marginalized voices for Pride and beyond.
July 2, 2020
Beto O'Rourke Unveils LGBTQ Rights Platform
If he becomes president, the former Texas congressman says he'll work to pass the Equality Act, appoint an envoy for LGBTQ rights, and more.
June 12, 2019
Gay Conservatives Disappointed in GOP Platform
"The final document is marred by outdated social conservative ideology," said the Log Cabin Republicans, which participated in the platform drafting process for the first time this year.
August 22, 2012
D.C. Republican Committee Adopts Gay-Inclusive Platform
The D.C. Republican Committee adopted language inclusive of "sexual orientation" in its platform.
July 1, 2012
TikTok to Ban Transphobic and Misogynistic Harassment on Its Platform
After years of calls for harassment protection for its queer and trans users, TikTok is banning misgendering, deadnaming, misogyny, and conversion therapy content on the popular video-sharing app.
February 8, 2022
Caitlyn Jenner and Her Recall 'Platform': What a Waste
As other LGBTQ+ celebrities promote equality, Jenner again seems lost on how to be an activist and role model.
September 14, 2021
Universal Basic Income Is the Heart of This Queer Candidate's Platform
James Felton Keith, New York's first black queer congressional candidate, believes we all deserve a raise.
October 1, 2019
Alex Jones's Infowars Booted From Another Platform
The conspiracy king and his lie-peddling website are on the outs.
August 13, 2018
The Republican Party's Major Policy Platform Is the Pursuit of Evil
The GOP has never been the party of bunnies and rainbows, but with Roy Moore, it's now fully embraced the Dark Side.
December 12, 2017
'Conversion' Therapy Should Have No Place in the Republican Platform
Trying to turn LGBT people straight or cisgender is abuse, and the Republican Party must help ban it nationally, writes the Trevor Project's Abbe Land.
July 18, 2016
Texas GOP Adopts 'Vile' 'Ex-Gay' Platform
The Texas Republican Party's official platform, adopted Saturday, endorses so-called reparative therapy and says family should not be 'redefined to include homosexual couples.'
June 9, 2014