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Sir Lady Java, drag artist and activist who performed alongside the famous, has died

She appeared with celebrities such as Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., Richard Pryor, and Don Rickles, and challenged a law against drag performances.

Jeanne Pepper mother of Blaze Bernstein murdered gay son with family

Crime

A mother reflects on justice days after her gay son’s murderer was sentenced to life without parole

Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.

Health

California confirms first case of even more deadly mpox strain

The World Health Organization issued a global health emergency over the spread of the new, more lethal clade I mpox strain.

Election

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Election

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.

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Election

Why do inmates have access to gender-affirming care? Those Trump ads you keep seeing debunked

Republicans have spent $65 million on attack ads that target 0.6 percent of the population. Here's all the context they're missing.

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California rehab employees accuse company of homophobic, racist & anti-Semitic abuse in lawsuit

The seven plaintiffs describe a toxic and hostile work environment.

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A gay photographer was brutally murdered in Twin Peaks. His killers have finally been convicted

Lamonte Mims and and Fantasy Decuir, both 27, were convicted Thursday in the 2017 killing of Ed French, 71.

PFLAG National Flag Bearer Award recipient Randi Weingarten President American Federation of Teachers speaks on stage Love Takes Justice Event Washington DC

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She appeared with celebrities such as Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., Richard Pryor, and Don Rickles, and challenged a law against drag performances.

“Why [are we] focusing on singling out one member — one new member, a freshman member of this body now,” Garcia asked.

“Too many transgender people have been killed just for living as their true, authentic selves,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said.

Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.

The World Health Organization issued a global health emergency over the spread of the new, more lethal clade I mpox strain.

Olson took on marriage equality as a principle of conservatism, he said.

“I’m excited to represent our Caucus and reclaim and maintain the majority,” Garcia wrote in a letter to colleagues.

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

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

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.

Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works, is charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty.

Republicans have spent $65 million on attack ads that target 0.6 percent of the population. Here's all the context they're missing.

The city voted on Friday to recognize the LGBTQ+ holiday first celebrated in 1988.

Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.

Drew Stever, a minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is one of the few out transgender clergy members to be ordained by a Christian institution.

Equality California will recognize Breece at the Los Angeles Equality Awards this week.

The planned 187-unit complex would have overlooked the Castro.

“He swung his fists five times, trying to hit, hit, hit,” says Pat Karaphat of the unprovoked assault in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.

The seven plaintiffs describe a toxic and hostile work environment.

Lamonte Mims and and Fantasy Decuir, both 27, were convicted Thursday in the 2017 killing of Ed French, 71.

She didn’t hold back during her interview with The Advocate ahead of the event at which she was being honored.