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Donald Trump makes up 'special envoy' position for MAGA gay Richard Grenell

It’s not clear what the role will involve.

Trump appoints gay former Obama and Clinton donor to be ambassador to Belgium

The president-elect chose businessman Bill White for the role in an announcement on Truth Social.

Pete Hegseth flip-flops on women & LGBTQ+ service members amid bruising confirmation battle

He was vehemently against them before, but now he’s seemingly for them.

Virginia Republicans vote to take control of local library after losing fight to remove LGBTQ+ books

After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.

Grindr’s 2024 in review from tops to bottoms and from daddy culture to Charli XCX

The gay hookup app has some sexy data on its users. Check it out.

Libs of TikTok seemingly ejected from emerging social media platform Bluesky

The account which has targeted LGBTQ+ people again and again appears to be suspended from the hot new online place to be.

U.S. cities score big in LGBTQ+ equality despite wave of discriminatory state laws

A record number of cities achieved a perfect Municipal Equality Index score in 2024.

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.

Advertisers know LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for business: report

Expect to see more transgender people in ads.

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.

Beloved gay DJ and hairstyist dies less than two weeks after violent robbery in D.C.

Bryan Smith’s death is being mourned by the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C.

Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans

A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?

America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.

The Trevor Project has seen a surge in crisis calls leading up to the election

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health support network is reporting a increase in election-related conversations and young people feeling anxiety, fear, and confusion about the outcome of the election.

Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois

The trusted former television meteorologist explained his approach to representing his constituents in an interview with The Advocate.

These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Iconic Harris-Walz camo hat costume dazzles D.C.’s pre-Election Day High Heel Race

Tyler Cargill says he constructed the outfit with his partner’s help over several hours.

JD Vance fantasizes that Donald Trump’s got the 'normal gay guy' vote

As the Human Rights Campaign said, “JD, no. Not even close.”

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TV stations were forced to air vile anti-trans, homophobic ads so graphic they got on-air content warnings

According to the FCC, there’s nothing the agency can do to prevent this kind of content from being broadcast by legally qualified political candidates.