Gen Z men do care about abortion, actually
Gen Z men said abortion was likely to impact their vote after hearing from people affected by bans, new polling found.
November 14, 2025
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“It’s electrifying,” influencer Kamie Crawford said while at the DNC last week. “The energy is just… it’s so joyful and progressive, and I think that’s something we’ve been craving and missing.”
August 29, 2024
Drag icons BenDeLaCreme and Peppermint take on the DNC, urging people to not just watch but to act
"It’s incredible to be part of a moment where we are all motivated by joy rather than fear,” BenDeLaCreme said, referring to the atmosphere of the DNC.
August 23, 2024
LGBTQ+ young people are politically engaged — but it's complicated
Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.
November 5, 2025
Florida’s Gen Z Congressman Says DeSantis Is Engaged in ‘Fascism’
The youngest member of Congress, who hails from Florida, calls out that state’s governor’s targeting of the LGBTQ+ community as fascist.
March 6, 2023
Kathy Griffin tells Out100 crowd, 'Become as politically engaged as you can'
The Advocate of the Year also got in a dig at Donald Trump's genitalia.
November 22, 2025
Annise Parker: LGBT People Must Engage in Politics
The former mayor of Houston, now head of Victory Fund, sits down with The Advocate at OUT & Equal to discuss how we can all affect change.
April 12, 2018
JD Vance's trans ex-friend: Republicans don't hate trans people, they're just 'engaging in opportunism'
"I know that because [Vance] was very loving and respectful of a trans person in his life, and is now choosing to use trans kids as a political ploy," Sofia Nelson said.
July 31, 2024
24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends
Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?
December 31, 2023
Why Pete Buttigieg said ‘no’ to Michigan’s open political races
“I care deeply about the outcome of both races, but I have decided against competing in either,” Buttigieg wrote
March 13, 2025
Antigay Senator: Politicians Obligated to Proselytize
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford boasts a history of preaching against LGBTQ equality.
November 16, 2018
Do Voters Prefer Lesbian Candidates to Gay Male Politicians?
Annise Parker, the former mayor of Houston, says lesbian candidates win at higher percentage rates compared to gay male candidates.
July 7, 2019
The Rise of the Lesbian Super PAC
LPAC, a new super PAC created by influential lesbians, plans to raise at least $1 million this cycle to help elect pro-equality candidates and amplify women's voices in the political conversation.
July 11, 2012
Sweetheart Measure for Churches Stripped From GOP Tax Bill
A version of the tax bill hurtling through Congress included an amendment that would have allowed churches to get even more political. Democrats helped kill it.
December 15, 2017
The Plan to Combat Global Homophobia, From Peru to Nigeria
The Human Rights Campaign's Global Innovative Advocacy Summit is bringing together world leaders to strategize a global response to hate.
April 4, 2017
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Publicly Endorses Trump
Which brands will side with Trump, and which will defy him?
February 9, 2017
Biden to Meet With Families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, along with a fine of about $16,400.
September 16, 2022
Maine Rep. Charles Skold opens up about fighting for his community and his prized Beyoncé crop top
Skold’s transformation from Christian conservative to out and proud gay Democrat is rooted in his deep ties to his family and community.
October 24, 2024
Why Out Candidate Alex Morse Is Challenging a Powerful Incumbent
Morse, running in the First Congressional District in Massachusetts, talks to The Advocate about how he differs from fellow Democrat Richard Neal.
August 31, 2020
Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Is Sentenced to 22 Years Over January 6
It is the longest given to anyone in relation to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.
September 5, 2023
MSNBC Analyst Karine Jean-Pierre Is Proof Representation Matters
Move On's Karine Jean-Pierre is the antidote to ugly and dangerous times.
December 25, 2019