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10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz

Gaetz's long history of sex crime allegations and misusing taxpayer funds put him right in line with Trump.

Donald Trump elected president again, defeating Kamala Harris

But there are ways to resist his dictatorial, extremist plans.

Presidential race remained undecided on Election Night

Pennsylvania was called for Trump in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving him three votes shy of an Electoral College victory.

Gay New Jersey GOP senate candidate supports anti-LGBTQ+ extremist group Moms for Liberty

As voters in New Jersey go to the polls, they may wonder why Curtis Bashaw, a gay man, supports an antigay group.

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.

MAGA gays at Trump fundraising event claim LGBTQ+ community already has full equality: ‘We’re past that’

“It’s unfortunate that you have groups like the Log Cabin Republicans who are willing to sell out the community in exchange for being able to cozy up to someone like Donald Trump,” said HRC’s Brandon Wolf.

Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.

Lindsey Graham and other Republicans spew transphobic language while questioning judicial nominee

Graham and Ted Cruz went after a nominee who once served in Congress as a Democrat and supported the pro-LGBTQ+ rights Equality Act.

Is Chick-fil-A still anti-LGBTQ+? Here’s its full record

From employee discrimination to millions in harmful donations, Chick-fil-A has a long anti-LGBTQ+ history. But how much is still going on?

Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

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.

JD Vance's horrendous record of homophobia and transphobia

Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick hasn't been a senator long — but he's been in the public eye long enough to accrue a strongly anti-LGBTQ+ record.

Drag queen schools Marjorie Taylor Greene on gender: 'You have no idea what you’re talking about'

Drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who was born female, epically clapped back after Greene accused her of being a danger to women.

These drag queens are meeting with Congress to lobby for LGBTQ+ protections

Jiggly Caliente, Joey Jay, and Brigitte Bandit will meet with lawmakers on Tuesday to lobby for the Equality Act.

Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the greatest LGBTQ+ ally in history, reflects on the meaning of Pride (exclusive)

For Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the LGBTQ+ community has been an intellectual, emotional, and political resource, she told The Advocate. She also understands the serious risks at stake for the community in this year’s election.

Biden clinches presidential nomination, warns of danger posed by Trump

President Biden clinched his nomination for a second term with a victory in the Georgia Democratic primary.

Kyrsten Sinema added to the Mount Rushmore of LGBTQ+ losers

She joins Navratilova, Jenner, Grenell, and Santos; however, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt this lot is not.

Reps. Lee, Schiff, and Porter make their appeal for California U.S. Senate seat at LGBTQ+ forum

The three appeared at a candidates' forum organied by Equality California Saturday and showed support for LGBTQ+ equality across the board.

LGBTQ+ people want to foster or adopt kids, but fear of discrimination stops them (exclusive)

That's among the findings just released from a study by Gallup and the children's charity Kidsave.

Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.