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North Carolina Republican says trans people should ‘find a corner outside somewhere’ to go to the bathroom

It's only the latest anti-LGBTQ+ statements from North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who has called LGBTQ+ people "filth" and "maggots."

Neither Democrats Nor Republicans Pleased With Virginia's GOP Lt. Gov. Nominee

The Republican Party in Virginia nominated right-wing bishop E.W. Jackson to run for lieutenant governor, sparking negative comments about Jackson's extremism from across the political spectrum.

Straight People Are 'Superior,' Says N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

In a sermon, the expected Republican gubernatorial candidate also compared LGBTQ+ people to "maggots" and "flies."

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. faces backlash over anti-transgender remarks ahead of primaries

Republican Mark Robinson’s controversial stance on LGBTQ+ issues stirs national debate and concerns among advocates following the tragic death of Nex Benedict.

N.C. Lt. Gov. Calls LGBTQ+ People 'Filth,' White House Responds

There are widespread calls for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's resignation.

WATCH: Va. Pol Says 'God Is Not Pleased' with DADT Repeal

Right Wing Watch uncovers additional evidence of E.W. Jackson's homophobia.

Craig keeps mum on return to Washington

Sen. Larry Craig has been sending press releases from Idaho commenting on U.S. Senate matters, but his spokesman said Thursday that he may never return to Washington as a lawmaker.

10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023

2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.

Virginia's Lt. Gov. Nominee Says Gays Are 'Ikky'

E.W. Jackson's Twitter account confirms the Lt. Gov. hopeful's long legacy of antigay, Islamophobic extremism.

Nice Speech, But What Are You Going to Do?

Utah's lieutenant governor made a speech that went viral, but will he take his pro-LGBT message to his anti-LGBT boss?

Republican Urges Americans to Revisit Hitler and Stalin at Moms for Liberty Event

The sitting North Carolina lieutenant governor seems to think that what they wrote and said has been taken out of context.

Pete Buttigieg will join Abigail Spanberger for Virginia get-out-the-vote rally

The gay former transportation secretary and Democratic star will join the pro-LGBTQ+ candidate for governor in Charlottesville.

Indiana Lt. Gov. Beckwith shares post from church that called for death to gays; his team walks it back

Nevertheless, Beckwith has a history of horrific comments about LGBTQ+ people.

LISTEN: Ted Cruz's Latest Anti-LGBT Tirade

The Republican presidential hopeful bemoaned nationwide marriage equality as 'one of the greatest threats to democracy' and blasted open trans military service as 'some left-wing social experiment.'

LGBTQ+ ally Abigail Spanberger trounces anti-trans Republican to win Virginia governor’s race

The Advocate is reporting live from Spanberger's election night victory event.

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Virginia farm owned by the 'Gardening Gays' was vandalized with medical waste and human feces

“It does not appear to be an accident,” Kevin Graham told The Advocate. “You look up and down the roadway, and everywhere else is completely clear. The trash is only at our entrance.”

Spectacular Republican losses prove MAGA's transphobic playbook doesn't win elections

Across the country, voters chose inclusion, empathy, and competence over cruelty and division.

Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year

Friday the 13th is upon us, in 2013. Let's review the year's 13 biggest homophobes with The Advocate's annual Phobie Awards.

North Carolina's Virulently Anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Runs for Governor

Republican Mark Robinson has called LGBTQ+ people "filth," "maggots," and "flies."