What’s happening with Nancy Mace’s anti-transgender bathroom bans?
A look at the attention-seeking political gamesmanship of the South Carolina congresswoman that will lead to real people getting hurt.
November 21 2024 6:14 PM
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Delaware
'A betrayal': Trans people respond to Sarah McBride's bathroom ban compliance
“I can deal with this; other people shouldn’t have to,” Rep.-elect Sarah McBride told The Advocate in response to criticism.
November 21 2024 12:36 PM
Trans U.S. Rep-elect Sarah McBride on Mike Johnson’s Capitol bigotry: 'Not here to fight about bathrooms'
“I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson even if I disagree with them,” she said.
November 20 2024 3:06 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson bans trans people from all single-sex bathrooms at U.S. House
The GOP is doubling down on bigotry instead of addressing the concerns of the American people.
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November 20 2024 1:02 PM
Sarah McBride opens up on MSNBC about her win and what she's up against in Congress
McBride and Chris Hayes explored the significance of her election as the first out transgender member of Congress, a landmark victory amid a divisive election season dominated by ineffective anti-trans ads.
November 08 2024 7:16 PM
Democrats celebrate LGBTQ+ gains & promise to stand up for trans rights after rough election
“Queer people, trans people, people of color are waking up today feeling in danger,” U.S. Rep. Becca Balint said. “We need to have a full-throated declaration that we are going to be there with them.”
November 08 2024 11:05 AM
Sarah McBride wins Delaware U.S. House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress
Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.
November 05 2024 9:26 PM
Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it
She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.
June 24 2024 7:30 AM
Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense
The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.
October 02 2023 5:01 PM
Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative
McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.
September 19 2023 6:52 PM
Sarah McBride Is Out to Be the First Trans Member of Congress
The Delaware state senator has announced a bid for U.S. House of Representatives.
June 26 2023 6:44 AM
Young Trans Man, Matthew Spampinato, Killed in Hit-and-Run
Spampinato was walking home from his job at a Starbucks location, where he was well-liked by coworkers and customers.
March 06 2022 5:30 PM
Rehoboth Beach: Paradise for Drunken Gay Carousing (and the Bidens)
The Delaware resort town gets its time in the sun thanks to the incoming First Family, but it's always been a beloved queer space.
November 16 2020 11:52 AM
Sarah McBride Makes History as Nation's 1st Openly Trans State Sen.
McBride, when sworn in, will be the highest-ranking trans official in the United States. Other trans candidates are racking up victories too.
November 03 2020 8:47 PM
Dragged for Drag, Gay Candidate Wins in Del., Along With Queer Woman
Eric Morrison beat a legislator who had criticized him for performing in drag, and Marie Pinkney is on track to become the state's first Black queer lawmaker.
September 17 2020 5:15 PM
HRC Spokesperson Sarah McBride Makes Trans History With Primary Win
McBride, a former White House intern and current press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, prevailed in Delaware.
September 15 2020 10:13 PM
Delaware Official Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Comment on Drag Show
Rep. Earl Jaques had said it was "unbelievable" that his Democratic primary challenger, Eric Morrison, would raise funds with a drag show.
October 25 2019 3:17 PM
HRC's Sarah McBride, Who Made Trans History at DNC, Running for Office
McBride -- the first openly trans person to speak at a major political convention and currently the press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign -- throws her hat in the ring.
July 09 2019 5:06 PM
Drunken Rampage at Pride Festival Nets Man Hate-Crime Charge
Delaware police say Sean Wiley groped, punched, and shouted slurs at attendees.
August 22 2018 4:17 PM
Delaware Proposes Regulations That Will Out Trans Kids
A new mandate could force gender-nonconforming kids to come out to their parents, but there's hope Governor John Carney (pictured) can stop it.
July 06 2018 2:01 PM