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Why Donald Trump’s suits are a sign that he’s separating himself from his MAGA base

Angelo Carusone, the out CEO of Media Matters, might have the best vantage point for deciphering Trump and the Democrat’s public perceptions, including who Trump is trying to court now.

To Be a Trans Woman of Color and Disrupter in the Trump Era

After famously calling out President Obama, Jennicet Gutierrez is preparing for a battle royale with Trump.

HHS Rescinds Trump-Era Religious Exemption Practice

The department will revert back to examining potential exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Trump Covertly Dismantles Obama-Era LGBT Protections

Trump just made it easier for federal contractors to discriminate about LGBT people.

Lesbian Latina Character Takes on New Meaning in Trump Era

Elena Alvarez, the teenager on Netflix's One Day at a Time, is one of the most refreshing queer characters on television.

In the Era of Trump, LGBT People Notched Two Huge Victories

This election season has been a dark time, but quiet accomplishments were made in the midst of it.

Biden Admin Proposes Change to Trump-Era Religious Exemption Rule

"[The rule] was a bright green light for discrimination in the name of religion in federally funded contracting."

How a Play About a Gender-Nonconforming Kid Changed in the Trump Era

Writer Daniel Pearle discusses the evolution of language in his 2013 play A Kid Like Jake -- and how "the stakes are even higher" in 2019.

DeRay Mckesson Talks About Continuing To Resist In A Post-Trump Era

One of the leading voices behind Black Lives Matter opens up about the movement's successes and what will happen once Trump is out of office.

Trump Hires Bush-Era Official Who Led a Gay Purge

James Renne was a key player in a scandalous 2004 purge of gay employees in the Office of Special Counsel.

'Alpha Women Who Are Unable to Love' Author Suits Trump Era

Suzanne Venkner's essay blaming women for failed marriages would sound outrageously satirical if it didn't fit so well with the era of Trump. 

Pete Buttigieg warns of ‘major concern’ over dangerous Trump-era instability

The gay former transportation secretary warned of the ramifications of the second Trump administration's chaos.

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

As Trump "celebrates" 100 days since his inauguration, it is also a reminder of the need to show up and counter the hate, fear, and violence.

Trump revokes LBJ-era civil rights protections in federal government contracting

The rules were in place to protect Americans from discrimination for nearly 60 years.

Health Dept. Dumps Trump-Era Rules Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The announcement is the Biden administration's latest effort to overturn prejudiced rules set by Trump officials.

Broadway Stars Reimagine P!nk's 'Dear Mr. President' in the Era of Trump

P!nk rebuked Bush with her song and these vocalists, led by Rent's Tracie Thoms, have words for Trump.

How Elizabeth II taught a Black trans woman to survive in the Trump era

Opinion: The legacies of royal women—from Queen Elizabeth II's stoicism to Queen Elizabeth I’s defiance—remind us of our ability to rise, reclaim our narratives, and inspire change in a world desperate for resilience and hope, argues Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

Under Trump's 'authoritarian era,' these LGBTQ+ and abortion rights activists are standing up

The organizers behind last year's Gender Liberation March tell The Advocate about how they're fighting back now.

Biden administration rescinds, replaces Trump-era 'license to discriminate in health care' rule

The new rule strikes a balance between protecting health care workers' consciences and assuring that patients receive the care they need, LGBTQ+ activists say.

Fighting back: Lambda Legal unveils campaign to protect LGBTQ+ rights from Trump-era attacks

“This is a break-the-glass moment,” Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal’s CEO, told The Advocate in an interview.

When Your Daughter Wants to Protest

Parenting children in the Trump era is complex on many levels.