Elon Musk Dials Up Transphobia on Twitter, Says 'Cis' Is a Slur
The controversial billionaire continues catering to far-right extremists and right-wing ideiology.
June 22, 2023
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Transphobe Elon Musk calls out J.K. Rowling for posting transphobic content
Many of the tech billionaire’s fans wondered why the noted transphobe would ask a like-minded person to stop attacking transgender people online.
May 6, 2024
Elon Musk Mocked for Calling Cisgender a 'Heterosexual Slur'
Elon Musk’s assertion that cisgender was a “heterosexual slur” sparks outrage and ridicule, even among his supporters.
October 31, 2023
Pete Buttigieg, Jeff Bridges, and others help raise $4M on White Dudes for Harris call
The group is the latest community call contributing to Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
July 30, 2024
Being Trans Is Not a Craze Among Youth, Study Finds
Recent research counters the idea that young people are coming out as trans due to "social contagion."
August 11, 2022
Meet Brielle Harrison, Apple's New, Inspiring Transgender Programmer
Brielle Harrison helped Facebook introduce 58 gender options for users. Now she's making the tech industry even more trans-inclusive.
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Meta Fails to Moderate Content from Anti-Trans Hate Group on Instagram, Watchdog Group Says
Despite clear violations, controversial group continues to spread false and harmful narratives unchecked on Instagram, igniting concerns over Meta’s commitment to LGBTQ+ safety, according to a new report.
September 26, 2023
Biden Administration Bans Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is the first agency to implement President Biden's executive order against such discrimination.
February 11, 2021
West Virginia governor’s race is a battle of who can be the most anti-trans
The final weeks of the gubernatorial contest have featured a series of one-upmanship ads about who will be the most anti-trans governor.
May 7, 2024
Elon Musk Agrees to Libs of TikTok Request for X ‘Data Dump’ on Anti-Defamation League
The owner of the platform formerly known as Twitter continues to engage with the hate account.
September 6, 2023
The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens
The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.
April 29, 2023
How Racism in LGBT Nightlife Birthed a New Pride Flag
Philadelphia's inclusive flag started as a way for the city to heal after ugly incidents at the city's queer bars and clubs. It ended up sparking a national dialogue.
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June 29, 2017
Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families
The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.
August 28, 2024
The Meaning of RuPaul's Apology: What Changed From 2014 to 2018?
Trans contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race reflect on how far we've come since the t word controversy -- and how much further we need to go.
March 10, 2018
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.
November 5, 2024
The 9 Biggest New Ideas of 2013
This year, 'ex-gay' therapy took a major hit, Russia became a scary place for LGBT people, and tons of people fantasized about what they'd be like in prison.
December 18, 2013
Person of the Year: The Finalists
Person of the Year Finalists: We limited ourselves to selecting the 10 who were most influential on LGBT lives this year, and the resulting list of consequential figures represents the best of 2013.
December 16, 2013
