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Conservative school board candidates handed humiliating loss in St. Louis area

Out of 13 candidates endorsed by local right-wing radio talk show host Marc Cox, zero won their races this week.

Christine Quinn: Chick-fil-A Not Welcome in New York City

The out lesbian official launched an online campaign calling on the company's president to change his antigay views, and she asked New York University, home of the city's only Chick-fil-A restaurant, to replace the fast food chain.

Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history

Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.

Who is Catelin Drey? This Democrat just broke the Republican supermajority in Iowa

Democrat Catelin Drey beat out Republican candidate Christopher Prosch in Iowa's special election.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman bashes Democrats. Here’s why he says he’s 'politically homeless'

Sam Altman says it has to do with the party's relationship with billionaires like him.

Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works, is charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty.

Course Language at Univ. of Utah: 'Gay Marriage Is Disgusting'

A class for international students asks them to explain why "Gay marriage should not be prohibited." One of the possible answers is shockingly homophobic. 

Lesbian Author-Scholar Julia Penelope Dead at 71

Prolific author Penelope, a feminist and separatist, was also active in the Green Party and once ran for Congress on the Green ticket.

Groundbreaking Transgender Psychiatrist Jeanne Hoff Dead at 85

Hoff, who treated many LGBTQ+ patients, made a documentary about her own transition.

Jewish-Affiliated Yeshiva University Sued After Banning LGBTQ+ Club

The lawsuit follows multiple failed attempts to start a queer student club at the New York university.

Racism Is Back on Campus This Fall

Using props such as blackface beauty masks and bananas, college students are taking their racism viral.  

Mayor Pete Buttigieg: Nation Ready for a Gay Millennial President

The South Bend, Ind., mayor tells The Advocate why he launched a presidential exploratory committee today.

Palm Springs Mayor Disputes Trans Universal Basic Income Claims

Mayor Middleton says headlines claiming the city is providing funding for UBI for trans and nonbinary residents "have got it wrong."

N.C., Miss. Cities to Offer Same-Sex Spousal Benefits

Winston-Salem becomes the first N.C. city to recognize same-sex marriage for employee benefits purposes, while Starkville, Miss., is the first in the state with domestic-partner benefits.

Did Your School Make The List of Top LGBT Colleges?

Campus Pride's annual index of LGBT-friendly colleges and universities has expanded this year to show the improvements of more schools across the country.

Phoenix mayor comes out against state amendment to ban same-sex marriage

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon is opposing an Arizona constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, saying its prohibition of domestic-partner benefits could hurt the city's ability to recruit talented employees.

College made easy

The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students is the best ever road map to gay-friendly campuses. Even if we do say so ourselves.

Publisher of LGBT Paper Windy City Times Wins Life Achievement Award

Tracy Baim, a major figure in Chicago LGBT media for 30 years, will receive the award from the Chicago Headline Club in May.

University of Iowa Includes LGBT Identity in Admissions Process

UI is the first public university in America to incorporate such measures in its admissions review.