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New Orleans activists fundraise to replace stolen plaque remembering an arson that killed 32 queer people

New Orleans activists have launched a fundraising campaign to replace the marker honoring those killed in the Upstairs Lounge fire. The group’s aim is to make sure the memory of what happened in 1973 isn’t forgotten.

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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'Queer Eye' production in New Orleans was cut short after carjacking of crew member

The team endured two attempted vehicle thefts and a successful one during filming season 8 in 2022.

Louisiana families sue to overturn gender-affirming care ban

Lawmakers passed the legislation over Gov. John Bel Edwards's veto.

Mike Johnson Says His High School Friends Would Have Claimed to Be Trans to Spy on Girls

Johnson, now speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, made the comment on a Louisiana radio station in 2016.

Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023

The election could mean LGBTQ+ firsts in Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi, along with important progress elsewhere.

Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership role

Davante Lewis tells The Advocate about his removal as vice chairman on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, which he believes was racially and politically motivated.

Republican calls Haitians 'wild' 'gangsters' from 'nastiest country in the Western Hemisphere' in racist post

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins actually tweeted the bigoted remarks from his official government account.

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Mike Johnson flies same Christian nationalist flag outside his office that Samuel Alito flew at vacation home

The Louisiana Republican says a flag used by the January 6 insurrectionists is harmless.

More of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Past and Extremist Ties Is Exposed

One previous client of Johnson's was even reportedly recorded endorsing violence against LGBTQ+ people and abortion providers.

Mike Johnson’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Legislation Opposed by Americans: Survey

A new Data for Progress poll highlights the nation’s split views on a controversial “don’t say gay or trans” bill, as more of Mike Johnson’s record comes under scrutiny.

Gay Rep. Mark Pocan on Anti-LGBTQ+ House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leadership

Rep. Mark Pocan compares the GOP leadership transition to musical chairs, while questioning Speaker Mike Johnson's dedication to serving everyone.

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey has been exonerated three years after his wrongful arrest for speaking out against book bans during a local library board meeting.

New Orleans gay bars feel impact of Bourbon Street terror attack

The driver of the truck who plowed into New Year's Day revelers had pledged support to the so-called Islamic State, the same group the Pulse nightclub shooter had claimed was his inspiration.

Senate hate crimes hearing devolves when Republican tells Arab American witness to ‘hide your head in a bag’

Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy made the outrageous remark during a heated exchange.

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Gay bagel shop owner gunned down while vacationing with husband in New Orleans

Jacob Carter was on his first vacation to the Crescent City with his husband. His killer is still at large.

Mike Johnson Says He Spoke With George Santos About Ethics Scandal Over Thanksgiving

Here's what the new speaker spoke with the embattled queer lawmaker about.