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Pete Buttigieg shades Donald Trump's incoherent child care proposal

After Trump was asked about child care last week, Buttigieg said "it wasn’t clear whether he even understood the question."

5 key takeaways from the vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance

JD Vance is in denial about a lot of things, including about the January 6 insurrection.

Gay Dads Won't Be Covered by Trump's Maternity Leave Plan

During an interview with Cosmopolitan, Ivanka Trump explained that the policy is just for women.

Michelle Obama Says Husband Will Fight for LGBT Equality

Barack Obama will fight for equal rights for gays just as he fought to help working-class families overcome poverty, the Democratic presidential hopeful's wife told a gay Democratic group. Recalling his past work as a community organizer to help struggling families, Michelle Obama said he would take the same approach as president.

Tina Kotek Sworn in as First Lesbian Governor of Oregon

"It will take all of us, doing what we can, to build the Oregon we want to live in," Kotek said in her inaugural address.

Surprise: Donald Trump's Speech to Empower Women Was All About Him

Trump attempted his best behavior during a speech to women in honor of Women's History Month, but it's easy to read between his lines. 

Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide

Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.

Intersectional Women's Organization Aims to Mobilize the Majority

"Women are mad as hell, we are ready to take action, and we refuse to go backward," says Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, cofounder of the new group Supermajority.

Sarah McBride Is Out to Be the First Trans Member of Congress

The Delaware state senator has announced a bid for U.S. House of Representatives.

'Obamacare Kid' Comes Out as Transgender

The "Obamacare kid," who became know for speaking out for affordable healthcare after losing a parent due to lack of health insurance has come out as transgender. 

Sarah McBride wins Delaware U.S. House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress

Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.

Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it

She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.

On Equal Pay Day, Inequity Persists for Women, Including LGBTQ+ Ones

President Joe Biden is calling for action to close the pay gap.

Iowa LGBTQ Activists Leaning Toward Warren, Buttigieg

The Advocate asked some politically active LGBTQ Iowans who they'll be caucusing for Monday night.

Joe Biden Is Giving the World a Lesson on Moving Forward

Biden's speech Wednesday night shows he's rolling with the changes, and they're positive ones for us.

Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues

Vice President Kamala Harris, an LGBTQ+ champion, faced former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people also ran for office on the federal, state, and local levels. Here's reporting from The Advocate's team of reporters across the country, including in D.C. with Harris.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Attempts to Make Gender Care for Youth a Crime

A bill GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced Friday would make it a class C felony to provide gender-affirming care to minors.

Ohio Republicans Propose Bill to Out Trans Students to Parents

The bill would also make handing out educational materials about being transgender a fourth-degree felony. 

China: Change Afoot for LGBT Parents and Children?

The atmosphere in China is far from LGBT-friendly, but activists are working for change and seeing the U.S. as a model.

Trump Vows to Gut Transgender Rights if Reelected

Trump even said that he'd ask Congress to pass a bill establishing that there are only two genders.