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Zohran Mamdani claps back after Elon Musk attacks out lesbian FDNY commissioner appointee

Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf
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Trans pastor says she’s ‘surrounded by loving kindness’ after coming out to New York congregation

“The affirmations have been amazing,” Methodist Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told The Advocate in an interview.

reverand phillippa phaneuf
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Upstate New York Methodist minister comes out as transgender to congregation during Sunday service

"I’m affirming and saying to all of you that I am transgender, and so the best way to put this is that I’m not becoming a woman, I’m giving up pretending to be a man," Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told her congregation in a powerful speech.

Erik Bottcher
Politics

Gay NYC councilman running for Congress says America is at a crossroads

“We are either going to reject hatred and bigotry and discrimination, or our country will succumb to it,” Erik Bottcher told The Advocate.

Cecilia Gentili memorial on Casa Cecilia mantle
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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

Erik Bottcher
Politics

Gay NYC city council member Erik Bottcher joins Jack Schlossberg in packed race for Jerry Nadler’s House seat

His launch draws heavily on themes he shared in a recent interview with The Advocate.

Rehoboth Beach; The Stonewall Inn; House with rainbow flag in Provincetown​
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Which gayborhoods are the most expensive? Here are the top 10

These are the ten most expensive gayborhoods in the U.S. — and they're not all in New York or California.

Zohran Mamdani waves transgender flag
Politics

Zohran Mamdani will continue 'standing up' for transgender people as New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani dominated the LGBTQ+ vote in NYC, with 82 percent of the community casting their ballots for him.

Zohran Mamdani
Politics

Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history

Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo
Politics

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo’s complete track records on LGBTQ+ issues

Here are both Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo's complete track records on LGBTQ+ rights.

Zohran Mamdani attends NYC Pride
Politics

NYC mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani makes 1 a.m. surprise campaign stop at gay bar

In a surprise campaign stop, Mamdani thanked Brooklyn's Papi Juice "for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers."

Riley Gaines speaks 2025 10X Ladies Conference Hosted by Elena Cardone in Florida alongside Alexandria Ocasio Cortez House Democratic caucus meeting at the Capitol building September 2025
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AOC tells Riley Gaines to 'get a real job' instead of attacking trans people

AOC had a short but scathing response after failed college swimmer Riley Gaines challenged her to a debate.

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