Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth
The coalition bringing the suit, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, includes 198 AGs and one governor.
December 24, 2025
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Lesbian Georgia legislator, first LGBTQ+ person elected in the South, is still showing up 25 years later
State Rep. Karla Drenner, who was once told she “wasn’t worthy of being known,” reflects on 25 years of being “the first” and why she’s still serving in an interview with The Advocate.
October 31, 2025
Leaked chats expose Young Republicans peddling racism, fascism, & Hitler worship in bombshell Politico report
Alongside the rise of hidden Republican cliques like the “A-Gays,” a newly revealed Young Republicans chat empties the shadows with language of violence, slurs, and whispered extremism.
October 14, 2025
Which states have the fewest same-sex couples? These are the bottom 10
These are the states with the fewest same-sex couples cohabiting, per capita.
October 7, 2025
Which states have the most same-sex couples? Here are the top 10
These are the states with the most same-sex couples who live together (per capita).
October 2, 2025
Third Trump shutdown ‘irrefutable proof’ Republicans can’t govern, Congressional Equality Caucus says
“Standing up for health care and keeping the government open should never be partisan,” Sarah McBride added.
October 1, 2025
Ben & Jerry's founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, says he's 'been silenced' over LGBTQ+ rights
Jerry Greenfield said Ben & Jerry's parent company wouldn't let him defend "the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community."
September 17, 2025
9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'
"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.
September 16, 2025
These 19 states won't ban marriage equality if Obergefell is overturned
Here are the 19 states where same-sex couples could still get married if Obergefell is overturned.
September 10, 2025
Which state has the most transgender people? Here are the top 10
Number one may surprise you.
August 21, 2025
Outrage after border agents subject detained gay Vermont superintendent to hours of ‘psychological terror’
Local officials and national lawmakers are expressing anger over U.S. citizen Wilmer Chavarria’s “deeply disturbing” encounter while returning from vacation with his husband.
July 23, 2025
Donald Trump’s election triggered transgender people to contemplate DIY hormones & suicide: study
A new University of Vermont study found that 100 percent of respondents worried about their access to care after Donald Trump became president again.
July 16, 2025
Pennsylvania fines gay grandpa with stage 4 cancer $16k for protesting trans youth suicide
James Lantz glued his hand to a railing inside the Vermont Senate after lawmakers refused to meet with him about trans youth suicides.
July 9, 2025
Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers
“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
June 30, 2025
Here are 7 LGBTQ+ groups you can donate to as major companies quit sponsoring Pride events
These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.
June 4, 2025
Gay Senate candidate Chris Pappas: The government shouldn’t limit trans people’s health care
Rep. Chris Pappas tells The Advocate why he voted for a defense bill that stripped children of military members of access to gender-affirming care.
May 20, 2025
Gay Democratic rising star Robert Garcia eyes House Oversight Committee leadership role
Inside the Oversight Committee, Garcia has carved out a role as one of the most consistent and unapologetic critics of right-wing extremism.
May 6, 2025
Democrats introduce bill to expand gender-affirming care access to mark Trans Day of Visibility
The bill expands medical education and access to gender-affirming care in rural communities.
March 31, 2025
Why queer Democrat Emily Randall says she walked out of Trump’s presidential address
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall also wondered why JD Vance stood behind the president “palms up in the air as if trying to get a crowd to rise.”
March 5, 2025
LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump’s joint address — including skipping it entirely
“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.
March 4, 2025
What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15
Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.
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March 4, 2025