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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

Pete Hegseth declared himself safe from impeachment. Then came eight charges

The defense secretary insists impeachment “won’t work with me.”

Lauren Boebert vanquished: Colorado voters oust one of Congress’s loudest bigots

Democrat Eileen Laubacher will replace the Republican whose congressional career made LGBTQ+ people targets and confrontation a calling card.

Rachel Maddow says Trump killed the Justice Department. Now she wants his attorney general impeached

From Reconstruction to Trump, Maddow’s new book, Department of Fate, examines abuses of government power. She tells The Advocate why ordinary Americans remain the country’s best hope.

First out gay U.S. Senator-elect Chris Pappas puts Donald Trump’s judicial nominees on notice

After his historic New Hampshire victory, Pappas says he will use the Senate’s confirmation power to protect marriage equality and personal freedom.

Lesbian combat veteran Cait Conley unseats Republican Mike Lawler in New York U.S. House race

The victory adds to Democrats' decisive midterm wave of victories.

Scott Wiener elected San Francisco’s first out gay member of Congress as Pelosi-backed rival concedes

The California state senator will replace Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Gay Army pilot who refused to quit over leather photos concedes House race: ‘Still your neighbor’

Democrat Chris Gallant conceded to Republican Rep. Nick LaLota, pledging to keep serving Long Islanders whose struggles “did not go away last night.”

Human Rights Campaign president celebrates blue wave, but demands Dems deliver: ‘Now it’s time to govern’

Republicans suffered a historic defeat, but transgender people still lost rights at the ballot box. Kelley Robinson says the new Democratic majority has work to do.

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Christopher Wiggins

The defense secretary insists impeachment “won’t work with me.”

Democrat Eileen Laubacher will replace the Republican whose congressional career made LGBTQ+ people targets and confrontation a calling card.

From Reconstruction to Trump, Maddow’s new book, Department of Fate, examines abuses of government power. She tells The Advocate why ordinary Americans remain the country’s best hope.

After his historic New Hampshire victory, Pappas says he will use the Senate’s confirmation power to protect marriage equality and personal freedom.

The victory adds to Democrats' decisive midterm wave of victories.

The California state senator will replace Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Democrat Chris Gallant conceded to Republican Rep. Nick LaLota, pledging to keep serving Long Islanders whose struggles “did not go away last night.”

Republicans suffered a historic defeat, but transgender people still lost rights at the ballot box. Kelley Robinson says the new Democratic majority has work to do.