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2024 election coverage

Pattie Gonia shares 2024 election update on who she's voting for & why

The drag artist and activist opened up on her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

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.

To stop 'you know who,' let's join Obama and stop saying his name

Donald Trump believes there's no such thing as bad publicity. Maybe he's right.

Pete Buttigieg on ‘remarkable’ Iowa poll political earthquake

The results in what many consider the gold standard in polling show Harris leading Trump in the reliably red state.

Gay New Jersey GOP senate candidate supports anti-LGBTQ+ extremist group Moms for Liberty

As voters in New Jersey go to the polls, they may wonder why Curtis Bashaw, a gay man, supports an antigay group.

Pete Buttigieg debates 25 undecided Michigan voters on why Kamala Harris is better (and wins)

"Americans will have more rights and freedoms under a Harris/Walz Administration," the Secretary of Transportation said on a new Jubilee episode.

Kamala Harris punches back at Trump's clueless comment that he'll protect women, 'like it or not'

Harris is having none of Trump's paternalistic "protection" talk.

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.

These 10 states are voting on abortion in November — is yours one?

Constitutional amendments to protect abortion will be brought to vote in November in 10 states.

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What states are voting on marriage equality on Tuesday?

Marriage equality may be settled law, but some states still have discriminatory amendments in their constitutions.

Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024

As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.

7 things to watch for in tomorrow’s House and Senate races

Based on extensive conversations with elected officials, pollsters, strategists, and former Trump official, here are some variables that might affect down-ballot races.

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.

Jill Stein's running mate, Butch Ware, caught in transphobic comments

Ware said he didn't think "biological males should play in female sports."

Donald Trump welcomed women’s swim team who rejected possible trans teammate

The Roanoke College women's swim team made national headlines last year when some swimmers and their families publicly objected to a trans woman who explored joining the team.

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.

Gender-affirming care just became more accessible in Maryland

Medicaid must now cover “medically necessary” gender-affirming care procedures in Maryland.

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.

New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms

As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.