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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis backtracks apparent support for RFK Jr. leading HHS (exclusive)

A spokesperson for Polis told The Advocate that “Governor Polis has not changed his view as a whole on RFK Jr. or on the Governor’s previously stated concerns regarding some of RFK Jr’s positions."

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

10 states voted on pro-abortion referendums. 7 of them passed

Millions will now have access to abortion thanks to the passage of state constitutional amendments.

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.

Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality during Colorado concert, says he's still 'figuring it out'

The 26-year-old singer-songwriter is tackling the speculation about his identity head on.

Meet Vivian Smotherman, who is running to be Colorado's first trans state senator

Smotherman brings a diverse background and leadership skills to her race in hopes of flipping a district from Republican to Democratic.

Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists

The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.

Colorado judge blasts MAGA election denier Tina Peters during sentencing: ‘You are a charlatan’

The judge did not hold back, and the internet thanked him.

Colorado to pay $1.5M to settle anti-marriage equality 303 Creative SCOTUS case

Web designer Lorie Smith claimed anti-discrimination laws violated her First Amendment rights; a conservative U.S. Supreme Court majority agreed.

Denver's only lesbian bar is closing: 'The world has shifted and so have we'

Blush & Blu will have its last night of business on Saturday, owner Jody Bouffard recently announced.

Denver parent's request to put 'straight pride' flags in classrooms denied

Nathan Feldman filed the suit, claiming his two children were discriminated against when Denver Public Schools rejected his demand to add the "straight pride" flag next to LGBTQ+ banners in classrooms.

Appeals court denies attempt to block Colorado’s conversion therapy ban

The court ruled the law regulates conduct, not speech, and let the 2019 law stand.

Principal who offered 'a Christian perspective' on Laramie Project staging has discrimination suit revived

The former assistant principal of a Colorado high school claims he was fired after offering "a Christian perspective" on a school play about the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student.

Hiking my way out of labels on a trail to the true me

What happens when we shed the limiting expectations that confine us?

A Colorado man threatened to 'shoot up' a drag show. Artists are responding with a bigger show

Drag artists in a Colorado city are hosting their biggest show yet after a man allegedly threatened to carry out a mass shooting during one of their performances

Did you know most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has failed? 'We're getting these wins'

While anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scary, we're doing better than you might think, Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project Gabby Doyle tells The Advocate.

Lauren Boebert mercilessly mocked for calling White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre a 'DEI hire'

The conservative representative recently took to social media to insult Karine Jean-Pierre, the first out gay Black woman to serve as White House press secretary.

Breckenridge, Colorado’s 10-Mile Pride is an unexpected haven of queer joy

The small mountain town’s recent Pride celebration was full of warm welcomes, fun surprises, and beautiful surroundings.

Colorado Republican who called LGBTQ+ people 'godless groomers' loses his primary​

Dave Williams, chair of the Colorado GOP, lost his primary after a campaign email and tweet calling to "burn all Pride flags."

14 Supreme Court decisions that changed the landscape for LGBTQ+ rights

Several of them came on today's date, June 26.