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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

JD Vance conjures the devil in false attack on LGBTQ+ charity during Kansas speech

The vice president misnamed the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, distorted the group’s work, and twisted Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton’s sermons at a campaign rally.

Sarah McBride sails toward reelection after advancing unopposed in Delaware Democratic primary

Republican Joseph Arminio won a three-way primary for the nomination to challenge Congress’ first out transgender member.

Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger stops previous Republican-led anti-trans policies

Glenn Youngkin tried to use Virginia’s health regulators to restrict transgender people. His successor found that they had no authority to do so.

Equalpride board member steps down following report of MAGA support

Jay Katari resigned one day after queer and trans editors and editorial staff of The Advocate, Out, and Them publicly pressed management.

Leading LGBTQ+ newsroom confronts parent company over board member’s MAGA support

Two weeks after equalpride CEO Mark Berryhill expressed “full confidence” in Jay Katari and told employees to prioritize meetings with him, the company halted those conversations.

Thousands of LGBTQ+ people & allies celebrate Virginia PrideFest — with Gov. Abigail Spanberger among them

After four years of attacks under Glenn Youngkin, LGBTQ+ Virginians once again have a governor willing to stand beside them.

LGBTQ+ middle schoolers took a conservative Virginia school board to court to protect their rights — and won

King George County changed the rules after students tried to establish a GSA. Now it has changed them back, weeks before the dispute was headed to trial.

The first recorded victim of 9/11 was a gay Catholic priest

Father Mychal Judge served firefighters, AIDS patients, homeless people, and LGBTQ+ Catholics before walking into the North Tower on September 11, 2001.

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Christopher Wiggins

The vice president misnamed the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, distorted the group’s work, and twisted Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton’s sermons at a campaign rally.

Republican Joseph Arminio won a three-way primary for the nomination to challenge Congress’ first out transgender member.

Glenn Youngkin tried to use Virginia’s health regulators to restrict transgender people. His successor found that they had no authority to do so.

Jay Katari resigned one day after queer and trans editors and editorial staff of The Advocate, Out, and Them publicly pressed management.

Two weeks after equalpride CEO Mark Berryhill expressed “full confidence” in Jay Katari and told employees to prioritize meetings with him, the company halted those conversations.

After four years of attacks under Glenn Youngkin, LGBTQ+ Virginians once again have a governor willing to stand beside them.

King George County changed the rules after students tried to establish a GSA. Now it has changed them back, weeks before the dispute was headed to trial.

Father Mychal Judge served firefighters, AIDS patients, homeless people, and LGBTQ+ Catholics before walking into the North Tower on September 11, 2001.