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Nancy Pelosi Makes Surprise Visit to DC’s Little Gay Pub in Tribute to LGBTQ+ Community

Her unannounced appearance left patrons delighted, the LGBTQ+ community celebrated and she even took one of those famous bathroom selfies.

Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and Advocate, Joins Human Rights Campaign From Equality Florida

The activist and author will serve as national press secretary for the organization.

Two Men Stabbed Outside D.C. Gay Bar

They had stepped out to smoke a cigarette when they suffered an unprovoked stabbing attack.

Elliot Page Gives Heartfelt Advice to Youths at National Book Festival

The transgender actor gave some heartfelt advice to gender nonconforming youth during a talk at the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

Smithsonian Cancels AAPI Literature Festival Leaving Trans Authors Upset

Organizers say they expect a more forthcoming answer about why the event, which included a trans and nonbinary reading room, was suddenly scrapped.

Maryland Parents Ask Judge to Allow Students to Avoid LGBTQ+ Books

The parents say that if their children have to read books about or by LGBTQ+ people, that would violate their rights to religious freedom.

89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive

Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Pride Month Saw Increase in Anti-LGBTQ+ Backlash: Report

As the LGBTQ+ community has become more accepted in American society, right-wing extremists have teamed up to target that community’s rights.

Democrats Push to Block Defense Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.

After the Supreme Court's 303 Creative Ruling, What Happens to LGBTQ+ Rights?

The conservative-majority court announced the decision on the last day of its session before justices jetted off on their summer vacation.

Kamala Harris Celebrates Pride Month with Star-Studded Event

There was joy upon queer joy on display and a party atmosphere at the Naval Observatory.

Pulse Survivor Brandon Wolf Talks New Memoir 'A Place for Us' with Chasten Buttigieg

The conversation was funny and personal like his debut book, which comes out on July 2.

White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers

They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”

13 Photos of Queer Joy & Celebration at White House Pride Month Event

There was so much joy on display on the South Lawn where LGBTQ+ people and families were celebrated by the Biden administration.

Pride Month Organizers Confident in Security Despite Far-Right Threats

Representatives for major Pride organizations across the country encourage people to come out and celebrate in a safe and affirming environment.

White House Postpones Huge Pride Celebration Because of Air Quality Concerns

The event will now take place over the weekend.

Biden Rolls Out New LGBTQ+ Resources on Day of Historic White House Pride Celebration

Thousands of LGBTQ+ people have been invited to attend a celebration of Pride on the South Lawn of the White House.

Chasten Buttigieg Condemns Anti-Trans Movement, Urges Loud Pride Celebrations

“It’s okay to revel in their misery,” he said of those on the right who oppose LGBTQ+ rights.

Biden Proclaims June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Denounces Oppression

The Biden-Harris Administration reaffirmed its commitment to support the LGBTQ+ community against right-wing assaults.

Jessica Watkins, Transgender Oath Keepers Insurrectionist, Sentenced for Jan. 6

The Army veteran was convicted last November.