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Megyn Kelly loses it over Taylor Swift’s Harris-Walz endorsement praising LGBTQ+ support: ‘F you!’

The right-wing comentator had a meltdown on her podcast after the pop icon endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

Eurovision crowns first nonbinary winner after politically charged song contest

Nemo, a favorite throughout the process, won over crowds with a stunning rendition of “The Code,” a genre-bending anthem about their journey towards accepting their nonbinary identity.

Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

​Watch 'Saturday Night Live' Give George Santos a Hilarious Congressional Farewell

Bowen Yang’s satirical portrayal was a comedic yet poignant end to a controversial political saga.

Coming Out in Print

Award-winning actors, iconic rock stars, champion athletes, and controversial political figures -- all have shared their coming-out stories with The Advocate.

Chasten Buttigieg, Gracing Our Pride Cover, Talks Pence, Pete, and Being a Daddy

Some political spouses shy away from controversy, but Chasten is no shrinking violet. He’s passionate, caring, and pissed off — and ready to stand up to bullies.

Jillian Michaels storms off talk show amid heated debate about Israel and Charlie Kirk

The former host of The Biggest Loser walked away from the set of her show, Her Talk, after a disagreement with a panelist.

WATCH: Seth Meyers Takes Down Indiana's New Antigay Law

Seth Meyers does not seem to be a fan of Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Donald Trump Calls Republican Antigay Bigot Mark Robinson 'Better' Than MLK

The former president praised the North Carolina lieutenant governor who once called LGBTQ+ people “maggots,” “filth,” and “flies” for his oratory skills as Robinson seeks the governorship.

IOC Head Warns Athletes Against Protesting in Sochi

With the Winter Olympics two months away, the head of the IOC has asked athletes from refrain from any sort of political protest related to Russia's antigay laws.

Ron DeSantis Invites Kamala Harris to Discuss Slavery Standards with Homophobe Who Wrote Them

DeSantis has been signed several laws targeting LGBTQ+ people.

Parkland Activists Planning Die-in at Problematic Publix

The supermarket chain, previously accused of homophobia, is now facing heat for donations to a proud "NRA sellout."

Rupert Murdoch to Step Down from Fox and News Corp Boards in November

The transition comes after a tumultuous year marked by legal challenges, talent departures, and controversial editorial stances.

Ohio university posts 'biological sex' restroom signs, then says it was a mistake

The signs at the University of Cincinnati were put up as a result of a new Ohio law. Students are outraged over them as well as the potential rollback of DEI programs.

Documents Show Debunked Study Was Targeted at High Court

Documents recently released by the University of Texas show that a widely discredited study on family structures by associate professor Mark Regnerus was funded by a right-wing antigay group and intended to provide evidence that gay and lesbian parents are inadequate in order to present that argument to the Supreme Court.

Rep. Lauren Boebert — Transphobe, Homophobe, Islamophobe — Reelected

The Colorado congresswoman represents the most extreme faction of the Republican caucus.

Lawmaker Who Blamed Dayton Shooting on Gays Will Not Resign

Candice Keller pinned shootings on drag queens, marriage equality and President Obama.