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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.
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.
These are the states with the fewest same-sex couples cohabiting, per capita.
These are the states with the most same-sex couples who live together (per capita).
“Standing up for health care and keeping the government open should never be partisan,” Sarah McBride added.
Jerry Greenfield said Ben & Jerry's parent company wouldn't let him defend "the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community."
"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.
Here are the 19 states where same-sex couples could still get married if Obergefell is overturned.
Number one may surprise you.
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.
A new University of Vermont study found that 100 percent of respondents worried about their access to care after Donald Trump became president again.
James Lantz glued his hand to a railing inside the Vermont Senate after lawmakers refused to meet with him about trans youth suicides.
“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.
These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.
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.
Inside the Oversight Committee, Garcia has carved out a role as one of the most consistent and unapologetic critics of right-wing extremism.
The bill expands medical education and access to gender-affirming care in rural communities.
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.”
“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.
Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.
The group has been linked to six killings.
