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Helleaux, and happy Thursday!
🗳️ Republican attacks on transgender people aren’t moving the needle as far as votes are concerned, two studies have found. One shows that anti-transgender political ads are falling flat with voters ahead of the 2024 election. Many respondents found the ads “mean-spirited” and said they would be less likely to support candidates who use them. A second study reveals that while these are failing to increase support for candidates, they are contributing to a decline in positive attitudes toward transgender people.
🎤 It’s finally happening! Beyoncé will be performing at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris. They will energize voters in Houston during a Texas-sized rally on Friday. By combining Beyoncé’s star power with Harris’s political influence, the event could boost voter engagement in Texas—something the Harris campaign appears to be banking on.
⚖️ A Michigan man has been sentenced to federal prison for making death threats against LGBTQ+ people and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The man targeted Whitmer and others with violent threats over their support for LGBTQ+ rights. The sentencing highlights the increasing concern over threats and violence aimed at public figures and the LGBTQ+ community amid a rise in hate crimes nationwide.
Enjoy your reading!
Christopher 🖖🏽
Voters actually hate ‘mean-spirited’ anti-transgender political ads like Trump’s: survey
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Anti-trans ads erode support for transgender people in America with no effect on presidential election: study
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It’s finally happening: Beyoncé will join Kamala Harris at Texas-sized rally in Houston
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Michigan man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill 'LGBT freaks'
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In other news:
- Vermont house candidate Will Greer represents the next generation of queer leaders
- Kamala Harris stands by trans Americans’ right to gender-affirming care in NBC interview
- U.S. public schools lost $3.2 billion fighting conservative culture wars: report
- Virginia voter registration portal outage fuels election concerns amid lawsuit over Youngkin’s roll purges
- Transgender youth satisfied with gender-affirming care 6-10 years later, according to a new study
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Christopher Wiggins is a senior national reporter for The Advocate. He has a rich career in storytelling and highlighting underrepresented voices. Growing up in a bilingual household in Germany, his German mother and U.S. Army father exposed him to diverse cultures early on, influencing his appreciation for varied perspectives and communication. His work in Washington, D.C., primarily covers the nexus of public policy, politics, law, and LGBTQ+ issues. Wiggins' reporting focuses on revealing lesser-known stories within the LGBTQ+ community. Key moments in his career include traveling with Vice President Kamala Harris and interviewing her in the West Wing about LGBTQ+ support.
In addition to his national and political reporting, Wiggins represents The Advocate in the White House Press Pool and is a member of several professional journalistic organizations, including the White House Correspondents’ Association, Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and Society of Professional Journalists. His involvement in these groups highlights his commitment to ethical journalism and excellence in the field. Follow him on X/Twitter @CWNewser (https://twitter.com/CWNewser) and Threads @CWNewserDC (https://www.threads.net/@cwnewserdc).
Christopher Wiggins is a senior national reporter for The Advocate. He has a rich career in storytelling and highlighting underrepresented voices. Growing up in a bilingual household in Germany, his German mother and U.S. Army father exposed him to diverse cultures early on, influencing his appreciation for varied perspectives and communication. His work in Washington, D.C., primarily covers the nexus of public policy, politics, law, and LGBTQ+ issues. Wiggins' reporting focuses on revealing lesser-known stories within the LGBTQ+ community. Key moments in his career include traveling with Vice President Kamala Harris and interviewing her in the West Wing about LGBTQ+ support.
In addition to his national and political reporting, Wiggins represents The Advocate in the White House Press Pool and is a member of several professional journalistic organizations, including the White House Correspondents’ Association, Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and Society of Professional Journalists. His involvement in these groups highlights his commitment to ethical journalism and excellence in the field. Follow him on X/Twitter @CWNewser (https://twitter.com/CWNewser) and Threads @CWNewserDC (https://www.threads.net/@cwnewserdc).