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Christopher Wiggins

Christopher Wiggins is the politics and news editor at equalpride, where he leads and shapes coverage across The Advocate, Out, and Them. Based in Washington, D.C., he oversees national reporting on the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, federal agencies, state governments, and the political forces shaping LGBTQ+ life in the United States.

A GLAAD Media Award-winning journalist, Wiggins has reported extensively on federal policy, civil rights, elections, the courts, and the consequences of government action for LGBTQ+ people, with a particular focus on transgender communities. His work includes cover profiles for The Advocate’s print magazine featuring U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware, CNN anchor-turned-independent journalist Don Lemon, former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official Dr. Demetri Daskalakis, and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

In addition to directing editorial strategy, Wiggins continues to report from Washington on the institutions, officials, and movements defining the national political landscape, including the second Trump administration.

He can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com and followed on Instagram and Bluesky. Whistleblowers and confidential sources may contact him securely on Signal at cwdc.98.

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Christopher Wiggins

Sarah McBride went everywhere in Delaware and heard the same warning at all 57 stops

The congresswoman’s statewide campaign sprint revealed deep anxiety over affordability and the federal government’s broken promises.

Trump administration caves to public pressure after avalanche of opposition to anti-trans hospital rule

More than 30,000 public comments helped derail an HHS proposal that threatened funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

Turkey barred a cruise with gay travelers before Egypt turned it away. The Trump admin stayed silent

Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ+ travelers were turned away from three planned ports, while the Trump administration declined to publicly condemn the incidents.

Lindsey Graham, Trump ally who opposed LGBTQ+ rights and consistently denied being gay, dies at 71

The South Carolina Republican spent more than three decades in Congress, voting against marriage equality, workplace protections, and open military service as speculation about his sexual orientation followed him throughout his career.

Kash Patel attacks MS NOW reporters after bombshell report he was summoned to White House

The FBI director reportedly canceled a flight to Chicago to see his girlfriend perform as senior Trump officials grew frustrated with his travel, public conduct, and recurring controversies.

Kristi Noem plans divorce after husband’s secret online life, her mother says

No public filing has surfaced, but Noem’s mother says the couple is headed for divorce after revelations about Bryon Noem’s alleged online fetish activity.

Judge presses Trump administration over revoked retirements for transgender Air Force troops

The Air Force approved early retirements for 17 transgender service members, then revoked them. Now a federal judge is questioning the government’s effort to dismiss most of their claims.

LGBTQ+ group backs Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate over lesbian Rep. Angie Craig

The Christopher Street Project says LGBTQ+ identity alone isn’t enough without strong commitments to transgender rights.

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Christopher Wiggins

The congresswoman’s statewide campaign sprint revealed deep anxiety over affordability and the federal government’s broken promises.

More than 30,000 public comments helped derail an HHS proposal that threatened funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ+ travelers were turned away from three planned ports, while the Trump administration declined to publicly condemn the incidents.

The South Carolina Republican spent more than three decades in Congress, voting against marriage equality, workplace protections, and open military service as speculation about his sexual orientation followed him throughout his career.

The FBI director reportedly canceled a flight to Chicago to see his girlfriend perform as senior Trump officials grew frustrated with his travel, public conduct, and recurring controversies.

No public filing has surfaced, but Noem’s mother says the couple is headed for divorce after revelations about Bryon Noem’s alleged online fetish activity.

The Air Force approved early retirements for 17 transgender service members, then revoked them. Now a federal judge is questioning the government’s effort to dismiss most of their claims.

The Christopher Street Project says LGBTQ+ identity alone isn’t enough without strong commitments to transgender rights.