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The exit interview: Karine Jean-Pierre on misinformation, the White House, and making queer history

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.

A far-right party elected a lesbian candidate while rejecting her family’s legitimacy in Germany

Alice Weidel is raising two sons with her partner, a Swiss woman born in Sri Lanka.

LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots

Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.

Donald Trump nominates lesbian Fox News host Tammy Bruce, who said Democrats fund creating 'mutants'

Bruce has a history of making inflammatory comments on air, including claiming she regretted getting the COVID-19 vaccine and going on several bizarre rants against gender neutral language.

The 10 best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024

This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.

Scissoring secrets: Queer adult content creator Electra Rayne tells all

One day people will stop talking about lesbian sex like it's the Loch Ness Monster, but today is not that day.

Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee

Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back

For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.

A New York judge refused to marry a lesbian couple. The community wants her to resign

Felicia Pitts-Davis is being investigated by the state Commission of Judicial Conduct for refusing to marry a lesbian couple despite marrying a straight couple moments before.

How lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan

Rezu fūzoku, which roughly translates to “lesbian sexual entertainment,” refers to agencies where female sex workers provide sex to female clients. And in Japan, it’s entirely legal.

LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to vape. Here's why

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans are much more likely to try tobacco products than their straight and cisgender peers, according to a new report from the surgeon general.

Sapphic soccer moms: Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr to welcome first child

No word yet on which minivan these ultimate soccer moms will drive to games and PTA meetings.

Unveiling the stealthy, steamy mystery of 'ninja lesbians'

Gays may have the bears and otters, but lesbians have ninjas in our ranks.

Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South

“Julie is an experienced and tested leader who will bring an important voice to Washington. Her fearless advocacy has improved the lives of all Texans," said LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

Rachel Maddow's hilarious lesbian joke derails MSNBC panel into laughter

The out lesbian MSNBC host couldn't resist the opportunity during a Sunday panel discussing a new poll out of Iowa.

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality

The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.

Lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent attacks her partner in campaign ads

The ads accuse her of a conflict of interest but appear to be targeting her for being LGBTQ+.