Gay Rep. Robert Garcia condemns GOP’s ‘shameful’ targeting of first trans member of Congress Sarah McBride
“Why [are we] focusing on singling out one member — one new member, a freshman member of this body now,” Garcia asked.
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A mother reflects on justice days after her gay son’s murderer was sentenced to life without parole
Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.
November 18 2024 3:39 PM
Gay Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia announces leadership bid
“I’m excited to represent our Caucus and reclaim and maintain the majority,” Garcia wrote in a letter to colleagues.
November 13 2024 11:37 AM
Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024
As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.
November 01 2024 10:48 AM
Queer Asian man assaulted in possible San Francisco hate crime
“He swung his fists five times, trying to hit, hit, hit,” says Pat Karaphat of the unprovoked assault in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.
September 27 2024 12:39 PM
Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school
His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.
September 26 2024 12:33 PM
California rehab employees accuse company of homophobic, racist & anti-Semitic abuse in lawsuit
The seven plaintiffs describe a toxic and hostile work environment.
September 25 2024 2:12 PM
A gay photographer was brutally murdered in Twin Peaks. His killers have finally been convicted
Lamonte Mims and and Fantasy Decuir, both 27, were convicted Thursday in the 2017 killing of Ed French, 71.
September 25 2024 11:42 AM
Elon Musk moves SpaceX and X to Texas because California is too supporting of trans youth
"This is the final straw," Musk wrote on X, reacting to California's recent law banning the forced outing of LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
July 17 2024 10:05 AM
California bans forced outing of LGBTQ+ students as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark law
California is the first and only state to outlaw forced outing.
July 16 2024 2:49 PM
San Francisco-area school board members get recalled after banning Pride flags
Parents voted to oust Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley by less than 40 votes each.
July 11 2024 10:44 AM
'Turn up the love:' San Francisco becomes a sanctuary city for transgender people
"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.
June 13 2024 2:57 PM
Christian lifeguard can't handle standing near a Pride flag, sues Los Angeles
Who's the snowflake now?
May 30 2024 11:49 AM
An attacker fired a pellet gun at 4 LGBTQ+ bars in California. The community wants answers
A staff member at one of the bars said their establishment has been the target of several anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the past, and they suspect the threats will continue.
May 21 2024 1:20 PM
Rep. Robert Garcia calls out Peru for classifying trans, intersex & nonbinary people as mentally ill
The California Democrat, who is Peruvian American, called the move ‘discriminatory, dangerous and shameful.’
May 16 2024 5:10 PM
RFK Jr. makes California ballot by collaborating with political party with a bigoted, anti-LGBTQ+ past
The son of the former Democratic attorney general under President John F. Kennedy accepted the American Independence Party’s ballot spot in California. The group has a problematic history.
May 03 2024 4:45 PM
Gay lawmaker Robert Garcia hosted Free Comic Book Day on Capitol Hill
California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia shared his love of comic books with anyone who wanted to stop by his office.
May 03 2024 11:30 AM
A gay designer was attacked at a California fashion show in 2019. His assailant was just sentenced
After years of legal proceedings, justice is served in the high-profile hate crime assault on fashion designer Pol’ Atteu.
May 01 2024 8:00 AM
Pattie Gonia takes drag and fierceness to Capitol Hill to voice environmental concerns
The performer and environmental activist led a rally and march in Washington, D.C., and met with key lawmakers to push for enhanced protections for mature and old-growth forests.
April 22 2024 8:23 AM
Hilton receives blowback for hosting Libs of TikTok event in California
The hotel chain is on the list of Equality 100 Awards recipients, but a Southern California property is scheduled to host anti-LGBTQ+ extremists.
April 03 2024 6:08 PM