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Don Lemon comforts trans woman who's 'nervous and afraid' for the election
One transgender woman has perfectly encapsulated the fears of queer Americans in a moving clip shared by out journalist Don Lemon.
A therapist's tips for coping with your 'valid' election season anxiety as an LGBTQ+ person
"It's natural to be pissed off and fearful and defensive. It's about accepting that and finding a way to challenge that," a licensed psychotherapist tells The Advocate.
Oh, the Waiting: LGBT Twitter Despaired as Trump Gained
Anxiety spread at Election Day's end, even without a winner declared by the media. Then, Trump won.
Trump's Win Sparks Surge in Calls to LGBT Crisis Hotlines
Transgender folks in particular expressed fears for their future under a Donald Trump presidency.
This Election Reminds Me of My Pulse Nightmare
The people of Orlando give this writer hope that the future won't always feel dispiriting.
Here Are Our 2024 Election Predictions. Will They Come True?
With a year to go, The Advocate editors consult their crystal balls.
The Trevor Project has seen a surge in crisis calls leading up to the election
The LGBTQ+ youth mental health support network is reporting a increase in election-related conversations and young people feeling anxiety, fear, and confusion about the outcome of the election.
Los Angeles Exercises First Amendment Rights Against Trump
An anti-Trump demonstration provided Julia Williamson with the first time in days she didn't feel alone.Â
SNL Tackles Democrats and Anxiety About the So-Called 'Blue Wave'
Saturday Night Live ran a faux political ad in which jittery Democrats appear to remain hopeful about taking back part of the government during the midterms. Â
L.A. Protests Trump for Fifth Day in a Row
Aroung 8,000 protestors marched in Los Angeles Saturday.
Tips for Surviving a Trump Presidency
A congresswoman tries to assuage the anxieties of her constituents and helps them mobilize for the next four years.
Poll: Opposition to same-sex marriage on the decline
The public
backlash over same-sex marriage has receded since a
controversial decision by the Massachusetts supreme court in
2003 to legalize those marriages stirred strong
opposition, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Queer Youth Negatively Affected by Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Debates: Trevor Project Poll
From attacks on LGBTQ+ spaces to threats to drag shows, LGBTQ+ are watching and are being affected by current events in the U.S.
Editor in Chief Says This Election Proves Being Pro-Equality Is No Longer Risky
The GOP has frozen into an unmovable rigidity, and if it doesn't thaw, it will splinter and crack, warns The Advocate's Editor-in-Chief Matthew Breen.
Gay Arizona Politician Arrested, Accused of Sexual Contact With Minor
Sen. Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete is a member of the Arizona legislature's LGBTQ Caucus.
Tennessee’s First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill, May Have to Use Men's Restroom
State laws create an unclear pathway for Olivia Hill’s rights concerning gender-specific facilities.
Sara Benincasa Looks to Local Activism Ahead of the Midterms
In this new series, we ask queer thinkers about the most consequential midterms ever. Here, writer and comedian Sara Benincasa on getting out the vote.
Gay Man Apparently Kills Himself, Over Election, Failing Business
A man in Key West, Fla., who died last week, apparently by suicide, had earlier told his partner, "If Barack wins, I'm not going to be around."
Trump Is Talking About Voter Intimidation
The Republican nominee asked his followers to patrol polling places.
Ghana stands to lose $3.8 billion over anti-LGBTQ+ law as president delays signing
Officials warned President Akufo-Addo that signing the draconian anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law would have grave consequences.