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Massive turnout at Democratic lawmakers’ town halls as Republicans hide from voters

The GOP struggles to defend the unpopular Trump administration’s policies.

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse

The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.

Black transgender woman Amyri Dior fatally shot in Milwaukee

Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

The troubling anti-LGBTQ+ history of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate

LGBTQ+ advocates warn that Brad Schimel threatens hard-won rights, including marriage equality.

15 Democratic state AGs stand by gender-affirming care

"Federal funding to institutions that provide gender-affirming care continues to be available, irrespective of President Trump’s recent Executive Order," the attorneys general say.

Wisconsin Supreme Court mulls veto of conversion therapy ban

A Republican-controlled legislative committee has twice vetoed rules proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Why did a gay man throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face, and who was he?

Gay activist Thom Higgins "pied" the antigay crusader during a press conference in Des Moines in 1977 as part of his considerable career as an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Here's the whole story.

Matt Gaetz can 'f**k off' for alleging Wisconsin shooter was transgender, gay Rep. Mark Pocan says

Gaetz contributed to the baseless right-wing buzz around the school shooting in Pocan's district.

Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

No, the Wisconsin school shooter wasn’t transgender

Every time a mass shooting happens, right-wing influencers falsely claim that the shooter is trans; rarely is that true.

​Gay Dem who represents district of Wisconsin school shooting demands action, not just ‘thoughts and prayers’

Several were killed in the shooting and more are injured, some critically.

Wisconsin man who killed girlfriend for having sex with another woman will now be tried for attacking guard

Richard Wendell Sotka of Wisconsin is serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his girlfriend and her best woman friend.

Supreme Court rejects chance to review challenge to transgender-inclusive school policies

The court turned down a case out of Wisconsin, involving a school district that allows students to affirm their trans identity without necessarily notifying their parents.

Congressional Democrats commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance amid anti-trans GOP push

“Too many transgender people have been killed just for living as their true, authentic selves,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent FINALLY concedes election

Eric Hovde continued to question vote-by-mail votes breaking for his opponent but acknowledged a recount would not likely change the results of the election.

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.

Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate and will be the only LGBTQ+ member

Baldwin prevailed in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent attacks her partner in campaign ads

The ads accuse her of a conflict of interest but appear to be targeting her for being LGBTQ+.