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14 transgender elected officials you should know

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

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The controversy over a trans woman volleyball player at San Jose State, explained

This is her third season on the team, but no one objected to her presence until this year. What's up with that?

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

Matthew Shepard sandals displayed at the White House as part of the commemoration of LGBTQ Pride Month 2021 Shepard was a gay University of Wyoming student who was beaten tortured and left to die near Laramie WY in 1998

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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.