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Homophobic Homeowner Refuses to Help Gay Family Fleeing Wildfire

“I was told family,” the man said before driving off, leaving a gay couple and their child.

Here are the LGBTQ+ celebs impacted by the LA wildfires

Harvey Guillen, Gina Yashere, Dove Cameron, Rosie O’Donnell, and Farrah Moan have been affected by this heartbreaking disaster.

Oregon's LGBTQ+ Community Mobilizes During Apocalyptic Wildfires

Lesbians, drag queens, and queer folks of all stripes are working together to save each other's pets, homes, and sanity.

Gender Reveal Party Sparks Massive California Wildfire

A pyrotechnic device set off a blaze that scorched at least 7,000 acres between Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

L. A. pizzeria that hosts monthly 'Trans Pizza Party' burns down in wildfires

Pizza of Venice in Altadena announced over the weekend that it was "one of the many homes and businesses that burned" in the L.A. wildfires.

Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.

Decorated FBI agent trainee fired over Pride flag warns new ‘Lavender Scare’ is spreading ‘like wildfire’

“People immediately started scouring their desks of Pride flags, anything personal in nature,” after Kash Patel terminated him, David Maltinsky told The Advocate.

Evacuating from the Los Angeles fires? Here are some resources to help

Here's the latest information on shelters, closures, and free services for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Caitlyn Jenner Loses Malibu Home in Woolsey Fire

The California wildfire has forced other celebrities, including Alyssa Milano, Lady Gaga, and Melissa Etheridge, to evacuate. 

A gay Altadena council member’s family lost everything in the Eaton Fire. He hopes your generosity will last

As the media attention inevitably begins to fade, Nic Arnzen hopes those who want to help will keep the California wildfire victims in mind.

Weather Terror: The United Nations' Leader on Climate Change Weighs In

We've seen the hottest global temperatures ever recorded, wildfire smoke choking cities, and towns under water. The U.N.'s Hoesung Lee discusses what's being done to prevent catastrophe.

Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)

Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.

Climate change is the great equalizer, yet it's the lives of the most vulnerable who are most affected

Opinion: Mother Nature doesn’t care about where you live, what you do, and who you are, but it's still the most vulnerable that will face her wrath, writes John Casey.


Out California firefighter stabbed to death; wife is lead suspect

Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who had fought the recent Los Angeles-area fires, was found dead in her home. Police are searching for her wife, Yolanda Olenjniczak.

Punishment Follows Catastrophic Gender Reveal Party

The practice of revealing an expected child's gender, often by using explosive devices, is coming in for much criticism.

Gender Reveal 'Inventor': 'No One Cares' About Your Kid's Penis

Jenna Karvunidis says parties centering on a child's gender are dangerous and place too much focus on genitalia.

Megyn Kelly rants about 'obese' lesbians when talking about L.A. fires

On a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the MAGA firebrand said she wants to be rescued by a "strong man" not "overweight, out-of-shape women."

White House Postpones Huge Pride Celebration Because of Air Quality Concerns

The event will now take place over the weekend.

Michael Che Doubles Down on Anti-LGBTQ Jokes in Prison Shower Sex Bit

Rather than apologize for an anti-trans joke he made last week, Saturday Night Live's Che used the devastating California fires to segue into a gay prison shower joke. 

What the Great Fire of London can teach us about the Los Angeles fires

Why do we always look for someone to burn with the flames?