‘Patriotism Not Pride’ bill banning Oklahoma from spending funds on Pride Month passes key vote
The proposed legislation would also ban the display of Pride flags by government agencies.
February 7, 2024
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Ted Cruz Leans Farther Right Toward Antigay Extremist
Is Cruz courting support from the man who called Hurricane Katrina 'judgment from God' — a punishment for the 'perversion' of holding a gay pride parade?
January 12, 2016
Arizona, Oklahoma Governors Sign Anti-Trans Bills Into Law
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (pictured) signed trans-exclusionary sports legislation, as did Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Ducey also OK'd health care restrictions.
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March 30, 2022
Gay Rep. Robert Garcia Explains the Homophobes Who Ran to Be Speaker
Ahead of Tuesday’s internal vote to nominate a Republican Speaker candidate, Congressman Robert Garcia highlighted contenders’ stances, spotlighting lackluster LGBTQ+ rights records.
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October 24, 2023
Who Is Acting House Speaker Patrick McHenry and How Antigay Is He?
McHenry's anti-LGBTQ+ record is long and strong, even though an antigay activist once claimed McHenry was gay.
October 4, 2023
When Will the Fighting Stop?
San Francisco suburb Alameda is testing out antibullying education that may soon spread across the country. But will right-wingers who argue that gays shouldn't get "special privileges" get their way?
August 19, 2009
Election Results for LGBT Voters: In The States
The highest profile races are often at the federal level, but state legislatures and city leaders can make a big difference in LGBT lives.
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November 3, 2014
LGBTQ Officials Condemn Israel, Trump on Censoring Tlaib and Omar
U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, and Mark Pocan say the nation is wrong to keep colleagues Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar out.
August 16, 2019
Tennessee Advances Bill Requiring Warnings About Trans Restroom Use
Gov. Bill Lee must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a ban on sexual and gender diversity training.
April 29, 2021
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.
December 31, 2023
Project 2025 co-author Mike Howell accused of hypocrisy after photo emerges with friend in drag (exclusive)
Howell has condemned drag before. He confirmed to The Advocate that the photo is authentic.
July 26, 2024
The 21 Trans Women Killed in 2015
As a new year dawns, activists continue to decry an 'epidemic' of fatal violence directed at transgender women.
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July 27, 2015