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Chick-fil-A is working with an LGBTQ+ charity as it attempts to launch in the UK yet again

This marks the third time Chick-fil-A has attempted to launch in the United Kingdom, after its first two locations faced massive boycotts spearheaded by the LGBTQ+ community.

Representative Sharice Davids

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.

Kamala Harris

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.

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?

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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.

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What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.

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Chicago Chick-fil-A will share a building with Black and trans-led LGBTQ+ group

Brave Space Alliance said that they were only made aware of the new location planned for the floor beneath them when local news outlets reported on its opening.

Matt Gaetz

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New report finds LGBTQ+ and intersex Americans faced much discrimination in 2024

The results make the situation "worryingly clear," the Center for American Progress reports.

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Mitch McConnell will leave Senate with egregiously anti-LGBTQ+ record

The Republican, who announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026, has a record of opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.

Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate

Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.

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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.

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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.