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California bans forced outing of LGBTQ+ students as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark law

California is the first and only state to outlaw forced outing.

Chelsea Manning Released But May Head Back To Jail

A court held the trans whistleblower in contempt two months ago for refusing to testify about WikiLeaks.

The Effort to Stop Gayborhoods From Being Carved Up in Redistricting

Drawing political boundaries in the middle of areas with significant LGBTQ+ populations is a wily way for conservatives to hold on to power.

Mormons Set Sights on Killing Civil Unions in Illinois

The Mormon Church recently sent a private e-mail to its Illinois members urging them to contact state legislators and voice opposition to civil union legislation the state is currently considering.

The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News

Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.

Reading the Far Right: Attacking the Media Since Trump's Indefensible

After Trump's epic rant in Phoenix, far-right commentators critique the media response, including that from CNN's Don Lemon (pictured).

Seat Filler December 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene turns off the dark of Broadway's gay-friendly closings with festive queer holiday shows from Justin Bond, Mimi Imfurst, Moisty the Snowman, and many more.

Gay Candidate Todd Gloria Is First in San Diego Mayoral Primary

Gloria will advance to the general election, when California's second-largest city is likely to elect an out mayor.

Op-ed: Simply Being Gay Shouldn't Guarantee LGBT Vote

Responding to his opponent's recent Advocate op-ed urging voters to keep a San Diego city council seat LGBT, a straight politician argues that simply being gay shouldn't guarantee LGBT votes.

Op-ed: Your City Council Needs You

One out council candidate in a major American city says a seat held by a termed-out gay legislator needs to remain in LGBT hands.

The Terrence Trifecta

Masterful acting keeps three plays by Terrence McNally from becoming cliche. But not even a porn star can save The Ritz.

Dem Candidates for Illinois Gov. Spar Over Who's Most LGBT-Friendly

Illinois -- a state with no shortage of problems, from violence to budget impasses -- has five LGBT-friendly Democrats vying to lead it.

Porn Panic

The recession has dealt knockout blows to the auto and financial industries, and now adult entertainment could be the next to drop to its knees.

Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play

Producer David Cecil was deported from Uganda late Monday for staging a play about homosexuality.

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes

The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.

New Jersey's Capital, Knocked for Being Antigay, Elects Out Mayor

Trenton hopes Reed Gusciora can change its reputation.