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Ron DeSantis Just Appointed Moms for Liberty Cofounder to Florida Commission

The group has been labeled an anti-government extremist organization.

Roxane Gay Takes Podcast Off Spotify in Protest of Joe Rogan

The Black queer feminist author says Rogan's podcast, still carried on Spotify, spreads "dangerous misinformation about Covid and other topics."

LGBTQ People Not to Blame for Pandemic, Global Groups Declare

UNAIDS and MPact Global Action expressed concern that LGBTQ people have been stigmatized and subjected to violence during this time. 

GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Says Fauci ‘Overhyped’ COVID-19 Like He Did AIDS

He made the remarks during an appearance on a Fox News anchor's podcast on World AIDS Day. 

Hate Speech Dramatically Surges on Twitter After Elon Musk's Takeover

Hate speech against LGBTQ+ people has risen more than 50 percent, according to two watchdog groups.

Joe Rogan Defends Marriage Equality on His Spotify Podcast

The controversial host says he is not a Republican and that it's mainly because of the party's stance on social issues like marriage equality and abortion.

Lesbian Fox Host Tammy Bruce Wants to Give Her COVID-19 Vax Back

She cites "distrust" of the vaccine as her reasoning for wishing she could return the lifesaving jab. 

Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.

The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.

Sean Hannity's Denialism May Be Killing His Viewers, Study Says

A new study suggests a connection between increased mortality rates and Hannity's early denials about the seriousness of COVID-19.

Israeli Rabbi: COVID-19 Is Nature's 'Revenge' Against Pride Parades

Rabbi Meir Mazuz claimed only "Arab countries that don't have this evil inclination" will be spared from the global pandemic.

Gay men have been cautious about mpox. Will a second Donald Trump term set them back?

Gay men are more trusting of medicine than other groups, but the incoming Trump Administration will need more than their willingness to continue combating mpox.

Gay Rep. Robert Garcia praises Kamala Harris's kindness in DNC speech

“Real American patriotism is loving your country so much that you want to help the people in your country,” he said.

Queer People And The Effects of 'Doom Scrolling'

Are we only as happy as our news feeds?

How Natalie Morales Changed LGBTQ+ Storytelling in 2021

The queer actor took her experience behind the camera to deliver of-the-moment movies and is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.  

Brazil's President: WHO Instructs Kids to Be Gay, Masturbate

Jair Bolsonaro is attempting to discredit the World Health Organization in the midst of a health crisis.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: School Closures, Social Media Made Kids Transgender

Greene put forth this bizarre idea at a House subcommittee meeting Tuesday.

Dr. Rachel Levine on Helping Meet President Biden's COVID Vaccine Goal

"We are winning the battle ... but it's imperative that we make sure to vaccinate as many people as possible," says the assistant health secretary, the nation's highest-ranking trans official.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasted for Call for Decorum After Displaying Sexual Photos

At least one Democrat who lives in the Georgia congresswoman’s head rent free mocked her for her demand.

A Gay Doctor on Convincing Doubters to Get Vaccinated

Out ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton provides some insight about the future of the vaccine.

Shepard Smith on Life After Fox and What Warms His 'Little Gay Heart'

The out anchor tells The Advocate about his new CNBC show and his responsibility to the public.

Anthony Fauci, After Leading AIDS Fight, May Help Conquer COVID-19

The government scientist, a veteran of epidemics, has brought a dose of reality to the coronavirus response.