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Pete Buttigieg confronts Elon Musk’s falsehoods about government’s Hurricane Helene relief: ‘Give me a call’

The tech billionaire acknowledged speaking with the transportation secretary.

Meet the gay man helping FEMA fight misinformation during natural disasters

“Information is a lifeline,” Justin Ángel Knighten told The Advocate at the National Response Coordination Center.

A gay Altadena council member’s family lost everything in the Eaton Fire. He hopes your generosity will last

As the media attention inevitably begins to fade, Nic Arnzen hopes those who want to help will keep the California wildfire victims in mind.

Pete Buttigieg commits federal resources to Baltimore bridge collapse recovery

From the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the transportation secretary promised that the Biden-Harris administration would be there to help the area recover.

Puerto Rican Students Plead for Extended Stay at NYU

The Hurricane Maria Assistance Program gave Puerto Rican students the opportunity to study in New York, but now they may have to return to the ravaged island.

Lopez, Estefan, Moreno Join Lin-Manuel Miranda in Song for Puerto Rico

Dozens of artists join in on Miranda's song to help raise money for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.

10 Things to Help You Deal With Vicarious Trauma

We can all use some help in dealing with the emotions aroused by Club Q tragedy and other attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

Resources for California fire victims were scattered. So I created this site to help.

The LA Disaster Recovery Handbook collects information about assistance at the local, state and federal level -- all in one place.

Death and rebirth

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

Opinion: In one fell swoop, the U.S. cemented itself as a willing accomplice to tyranny, wilted into a puppet of Russia, and humiliated itself on the global stage, argues John Casey.

Landlords of the Oval Office

We, the People, own the symbols of our national government; the party in power does not. It's possible to have enormous pride in our country and history and still be ashamed of some of the current tenants in our landmark buildings.

Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg tour Baltimore bridge collapse site, outline federal support for Maryland

The president was joined by the secretary of transportation at the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash site to commit more federal resources toward recovery efforts.

Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)

Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.

Sorry, Charlotte: New Orleans Snags 2017 All-Star Game

North Carolina's anti-LGBT law known as House Bill 2 made the state an unfriendly place to hold the annual NBA All-Star Game, the league said previously. 

Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how

Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.

No, Marjorie Taylor Greene, the government can’t control the weather

She claims that Democrats are aiming hurricanes at Republicans.

North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.

Pete Buttigieg defends Biden’s Hurricane Milton response & blasts Trump’s dangerous relief misinformation

The transportation secretary has appeared on television networks to provide truthful information after the spread of unprecedented lies.

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.