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The Resistance

The Advocate is keeping tabs on the resistance to Donald Trump's anti-equality agenda as president of the United States.

Politics

Handmaid's Tale Protesters Silently Resist Brett Kavanaugh for SCOTUS

Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh poses a threat to women's reproductive rights if confirmed, and women dressed as handmaids are fighting it.

September 04 2018 11:24 AM

television

The Emmys Sent a Big, Queer, Feminist Message to Trump

While the Trump administration attacks marginalized communities, the Television Academy is uplifting their stories.

July 12 2018 5:59 PM

Arts & Entertainment

Rosie O'Donnell Is Selling Her Anti-Trump Art for a Cause

O'Donnell is channeling her "sadness, rage, [and] disappointment" with Trump into an ongoing art project that raises money for good causes.

February 23 2018 8:42 PM

Politics

Alyssa Milano: Forget Trump's SOTU; Share the #StateOfTheDream Instead

The actress and #MeToo activist is counterprogramming the president's message of fear and hate -- and contemplating a run for office.

January 30 2018 4:32 AM

Top left, President Donald J. Trump; top right, Steve Bannon; bottom left, Jeff Sessions; bottom right, Betsy DeVos

Politics

10 Times Trump's Administration Said 'Let Them Eat Cake,' Ranked

Pinnacles of presidential prudence.

October 31 2017 2:26 AM

Politics

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'This Week in the Resistance': Standing Up Against Harassment

This week, victims of harassment took a stand against abuse and sexism.

October 13 2017 5:44 PM

Women

Embattled Women's March Leaders Address Jewish/LGBTQ Women

Organizers of the national Women's March, Carmen Perez and Tamika Mallory, addressed accusations of supporting anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

January 19 2019 9:11 PM

Race

Thousands of Counter-Protesters Drown Out White Nationalists in D.C.

Love won out on anniversary of the deadly Charlottesville, Va. Unite the Right rally when thousands showed up in D.C. to drown out the haters.

August 12 2018 5:42 PM

Voices

I Finally Found My American Dream in the Power of My Community

The stereotypical image of the American Dream as a white, heterosexual couple with the kids, the dog, and the picket fence was lost on this little gay girl growing up in the '70s.

July 04 2018 8:59 PM

Arts & Entertainment

The Women of Gilead Rise Up in The Handmaid's Tale's Second Season

Samira Wiley and Alexis Bledel speak with The Advocate about solidarity, sisterhood, and taking on the patriarchy.

April 25 2018 6:31 AM

Politics

Doug Jones's Gay Son Wore a Rainbow Flower Pin for Mike Pence to See

Carson Jones shared in his Instagram story that he wore a rainbow pin during his dad's swearing in with the VP.

January 04 2018 2:12 PM

Women

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Top 5 Acts of Resistance: #MeToo

#MeToo gives those who have suffered harassment and abuse a way to share their stories.

October 20 2017 2:33 PM

Politics

Harvard Students Greet Betsy DeVos as 'White Supremacist'

The Education Secretary faced a mostly silent protest when she tried to push "school choice" at Harvard.

September 30 2017 8:59 PM

Books

Michelle Obama Blasts Trump Bigotry in New Book

The former First Lady said Trump was cruel and dangerous when it came to Obama's husband, her children, and Hillary Clinton.

November 09 2018 12:35 PM

Politics

Actress Piper Perabo Arrested for Protesting at Kavanaugh Hearing

The star of the lesbian-themed films Imagine Me & You and Lost and Delirious tweeted that she was arrested with organizers of the national Women's March.

September 05 2018 8:20 AM