Christopher Wiggins

Christopher Wiggins is The Advocate’s senior national reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the intersection of public policy and politics with LGBTQ+ lives. He reports from the White House, the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, and federal agencies. Wiggins has written multiple cover story profiles for The Advocate’s print magazine, featuring figures such as Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, former CDC immunizations chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, longtime LGBTQ+ ally Vice President Kamala Harris, and ABC Good Morning America Weekend anchor Gio Benitez. As a three-time GLAAD Media Award-nominated journalist, Wiggins is committed to amplifying untold stories, especially as the second Trump administration’s policies impact LGBTQ+ ( particularly transgender) rights.

He can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social: whistleblowers can contact him securely on Signal at cwdc.98.