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Sarah McBride opens up about her historic candidacy, the Democratic Party, and Kamala Harris's campaign

The transgender Delaware state senator is on the brink of making history (again) as the first trans person elected to Congress.

A Prop 8 couple remembers how much of an LGBTQ+ ally Kamala Harris is

Kamala Harris officiated Kris Perry and Sandy Stier's wedding in 2013, just an hour after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on same-sex marriages in California.

‘Let’s get to business’: ranking the top 10 stars and their best quotes from DNC 2024

Everything from McDonald's to childless cat ladies, Black jobs, Fox News, and first impressions.

California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

Michigan's Dana Nessel: Republicans 'can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'

Nessel said that Kamala Harris' actions as Attorney General of California over 13 years ago "meant a lot" to her, as Harris "was fighting for families like mine."

Tim Walz tells America who he is in impassioned DNC speech

Walz's speech came after warm-up acts including Bill Clinton and Oprah.

Pete Buttigieg calls for 'better politics' to combat 'darkness' of Trump's America

The gay U.S. Transportation secretary also shared a glimpse of his family life with his husband and two small kids.

HRC's Kelley Robinson to DNC: We fight for LGBTQ+ freedom “without exception”

Robinson delivered a stirring speech on a day that spotlighted LGBTQ+ rights.

Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC

“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.

Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Five things to look out for at night 2 of the Democratic convention

The Obamas, the first gentleman and “the Bern” are on tap tonight, but the crowd might be tapped out after a wild and long first night.

Hillary Clinton connects 2024 to 2016 — and history

Staffers from Clinton’s 2016 campaign were touched and energized by their former boss’s exhortation to “keep going.”

A surprise Kamala Harris appearance & Joe Biden's emotional torch-passing at DNC

The energy was high at the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Tim Walz slams GOP for restricting freedoms: 'Rights don’t work like pie. There’s enough for everybody'

The governor and VP nominee made the comments during a meeting of the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the DNC in Chicago.

LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.

Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, and others will take DNC stage as party descends on Chicago

The convention is set to showcase the party’s vision of hope, unity, and progress, with a star-studded lineup of speakers planned throughout the week in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.