Gay U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas announces Senate bid
Pappas wants to succeed fellow Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring.
APRIL 3, 2025
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The White House press corps just caved to Trump, and that should terrify you
Opinion: By firing Amber Ruffin, the White House Correspondents' Association surrendered to Trump and failed in its duty to hold power accountable, writes John Casey.
APRIL 1, 2025
My aunt, a 38-year Social Security vet, says Trump and Musk are breaking the 'backbone of our country'
Opinion: While you’ve been distracted by tariffs and Signalgate, the Trump administration has been ripping apart Social Security, writes John Casey.
MARCH 28, 2025
Transgender woman terrorized after South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace mocks her online
"I currently have people who wish to kill me for the sole reason of being trans,” 23-year-old Sabre told The Advocate.
MARCH 18, 2025
Hungary seeks to ban Pride and amend constitution to recognize only male and female genders
Hungarian officials say they have been emboldened by Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ moves.
MARCH 17, 2025
Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?
MassResistance one of the most virulently anti-LGBTQ+ groups out there, and it's looking to end marriage equality.
MARCH 13, 2025
The many terms the Trump administration really hates
The administration has banned or discouraged the use of hundreds of terms, including "advocate," "LGBT," and "trans."
MARCH 10, 2025
Musk might be on his way out, but what happens to all the destruction he wrought on the federal government?
Opinion: Musk dug a hole for himself and plunged the United States into a chasm of inefficiency and discord, writes John Casey.
APRIL 3, 2025
D.C. appeals court won't block Trump's trans military ban — just yet
The judges may reconsider if the military takes action against trans service members.
MARCH 31, 2025
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Signalgate, Trump’s tariffs, and defending the LGBTQ+ community
As the Democratic Party struggles to communicate, Warren knows exactly what her message is and what her message is to Donald Musk and Elon Musk, who she calls “co-presidents.”
MARCH 27, 2025
Transgender Texans refuse to be erased as Republicans try to make their existence illegal
This Houston community is coming together via the Normal Anomaly Initiative to challenge Republican legislative attacks.
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MARCH 26, 2025
Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast
Newsom also recently had anti-LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Kirk and commentator Michael Savage on his show.
MARCH 14, 2025
Hollywood unites for LGBTQ+ rights against rising Trump
The LGBTQ+ community isn't afraid.
MARCH 11, 2025
More AIDS activists arrested when protesting global funding cuts
Eleven were arrested outside of a U.S. House committee meeting.
MARCH 6, 2025
Trans and wanting to run for office? Danica Roem will help lead a training for transgender candidates
“The lessons I’ve learned are really, really valuable,” Roem tells The Advocate. The Virginia state senator will be one of the people training participants at an LGBTQ+ Victory Institute program for queer candidates.
APRIL 2, 2025
Cory Booker wipes away a racist's record, fires up lost Democrats, and eyes a presidential run in 2028
Booker’s charge to Democrats: Stand firm, articulate a clear vision, oppose policies that threaten our nation, and wake up, writes John Casey.
APRIL 1, 2025
RFK Jr. to shut down HHS Office of Infectious Diseases & HIV Policy
These closures are part of a plan to cut 20,000 positions at HHS.
MARCH 28, 2025
Childless cat ladies in Greenland, beware: JD Vance is on his way
Opinion: Forcing Vance on Greenlanders will only solidify and strengthen their resolve to be independent, writes John Casey.
MARCH 27, 2025
Illinois Gov. Pritzker stands up for LGBTQ+ community in fiery HRC speech
The governor particularly spoke out for transgender youth, saying we must not sacrifice the most persecuted for the most popular.
MARCH 25, 2025
Over 80 U.S. House members rally against Trump's anti-transgender passport policy
Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.
MARCH 17, 2025
Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, fierce LGBTQ+ ally & progressive champion, dies at 77
His office confirmed his death in a statement.
MARCH 13, 2025