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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.

Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality

State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

Nazi regalia leads to Tom of Finland cofounder's ouster as IML judge

Social media posts showing Tom of Finland Foundation's Durk Dehner wearing Nazi symbols sparked outrage within the International Mr. Leather community.

Gender studies pioneer Judith Butler: Trans women won't erase cis women

And by the way, Donald Trump is a misogynist, says the distinguished scholar.

Spam text messages tell LGBTQ+ people to report to a 're-education camp'

The offensive texts, which the FBI said it is investigating, even went to children in high school.

Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election

"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.

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."

Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

NFL removes 'end racism' from Super Bowl end zones and replaces it

It'll be the first Super Bowl since 2021 without that specific phrase.

'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash for old X posts

Karla Sofía Gascón is the first out trans woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.

Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

The students claim that they were told the teacher could not possibly be racist because she's LGBTQ+.

Neo-Nazi march alarms Ohio leaders: 'The President-elect has emboldened these creeps'

A group of about a dozen Neo-Nazis marched in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, wearing red and black masks over their faces while carrying banners with swastikas.

Thousands honor suffragist Susan B. Anthony for Election Day

There's a tradition of leaving "I Voted" stickers on her gravestone on Election Day.

Democrats must humanize marginalized voices for election success

The Democratic Party faces an urgent crisis: reconnecting with marginalized voices and defying disinformation.

Don Lemon tells 'racist' Megyn Kelly to 'go f**k yourself' for mocking Joy Reid's firing

Don Lemon is calling Megyn Kelly out for being a "racist" and "the worst person who's not on television anymore" after she mocked MSNBC host Joy Reid for being let go.

Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership role

Davante Lewis tells The Advocate about his removal as vice chairman on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, which he believes was racially and politically motivated.

Trump moves to abolish Education Department amid push against 'wokeness'

He can't eliminate a federal department unilaterally, but he's calling for legislation from Congress.

Former Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder out of jail despite roles in January 6 riot

Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes had received long sentences for their roles in the 2021 insurrection, but Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted sentences, or dismissed charges for those involved.

Why some lesbians and bisexual women experience poverty

Race and education level are involved, but there are differences among the two groups, according to a new study.

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.