White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers
They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”
June 13, 2023
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U.S. Embassies Defy Trump, Continue to Display Rainbow Flag
Embassies around the world have ignored an order by the Trump administration to stop displaying Pride flags.
June 10, 2019
Trump Won't Let U.S. Embassies Fly Pride Flags
Requests from numerous embassies were rejected by the State Department.
June 7, 2019
Discover the origins and meanings of these 36 Pride flags
Confused? Our comprehensive Pride flag list will help you understand the importance of queer flagging.
June 1, 2023
You won't believe the meaning of The Rock's beige handkerchief in 'GQ' cover
Dwayne Johnson wore a beige handkerchief in his back pocket – here's what that means in the Hanky Code.
November 12, 2024
MAGA money and manpower running Trump’s military parade create a sickening spectacle of shame
Opinion: Soldiers will be exploited and used by MAGA as stagecraft for a wannabe dictator who used five deferments to dodge service, writes John Casey.
June 14, 2025
Samuel and 'Mrs. Alito' are the new Clarence and Ginni Thomas
In a contest for Washington’s most reprehensible couple, it’s a close call.
May 29, 2024
Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide
“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.
November 7, 2024
Among many contrasts this election, confederate flags on pointed poles versus American flags on soft sticks
When Harris was finished on Tuesday, the crowd left the Ellipse peacefully, returning to their cars, their buses, their homes, and their lives — with hope, John Casey writes.
October 31, 2024
Utah's Senator Mike Lee takes aim at pornography with new bill
The bill is Lee's third attempt at legislation curtailing online pornography.
May 15, 2025
Transgender youth are terrified of Donald Trump — but they're not losing hope (exclusive)
Ahead of the inauguration, The Advocate asked young trans people about the biggest challenges facing them – and what the rest of us can do to help.
January 6, 2025
Angry Democratic lawmakers slam ‘despicable’ Kash Patel for firing FBI agent over LGBTQ+ Pride flag
The FBI director terminated the agent for having the flag at his desk during the Biden administration.
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October 3, 2025
'No Kings' protests: What to know about the June 14 rallies against Trump
June 14 will see the largest nationwide protest of President Donald Trump's second term thus far. Here's everything to know.
June 13, 2025
Will Fox Punish Bill O'Reilly for Racist Revisionist History?
Bill O'Reilly put his foot in his mouth again while blasting Michelle Obama's convention speech, causing some to say he's defending slavery.
July 28, 2016
Harvey Guillén joins ABC Live to celebrate ‘Pride Across America’ this weekend (exclusive)
The What We Do in the Shadows star joins the ABC News team for coverage of some of the biggest Pride celebrations nationwide — here's how to watch along!
June 27, 2024
Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta’s policies
The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.
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August 3, 2024
While we save to buy 3 dolls and 5 pencils, Trump is gifted a $400 million flying throne from Qatar
Opinion: It’s a metaphorical middle finger to the "cake-eating" lower and middle class who struggle to pay the bills 35,000 feet below, writes John Casey.
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May 7, 2025
The gays bring surge to D.C. Metro ridership for Capital Pride Parade
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported its highest ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 11, 2024
Massive ‘No Kings’ rally in D.C. features LGBTQ+ rights advocates: 'This is my country too'
Millions of people around the country are participating in "No Kings" rallies voicing their opposition to Donald Trump and his anti-LGBTQ+ administration.
October 18, 2025
Veteran Activist Jessica Stern Named U.S. Envoy for LGBTQ+ Rights
President Biden announced Friday that he will appoint Stern, currently executive director of OuRight Action International.
June 25, 2021
Can Pride Be a Little Less White This Year?
Our community needs to foster inclusivity if we have any chance against Trump's agenda, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.
May 30, 2018