LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots
Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.
January 9, 2025
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WATCH: Out FDNY Members Promise 'It Gets Better'
The LGBT men and women of the New York City Fire Department, from paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, show that courage comes in many forms.
October 11, 2015
Holding Out for a Hero in James Comey
Fired FBI director James Comey may have handed the presidency to Trump, but he could help snatch it back Thursday.
June 7, 2017
Pittsburgh’s gay police chief is stopping crime and living proud (exclusive)
“I am always so appreciative of those that have actually struggled, those before someone like me, who were the pioneers and were ahead of their time and sacrificed so much,” Chief Larry Scirotto said.
May 9, 2024
Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney’s hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads
"It's terrifying for young lawyers," Mary Mason said.
March 10, 2025
Megyn Kelly rants about 'obese' lesbians when talking about L.A. fires
On a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the MAGA firebrand said she wants to be rescued by a "strong man" not "overweight, out-of-shape women."
January 16, 2025
Trans Woman Blazes Trail At New York Fire Department
Brooke Guinan has been quietly raising the profile of LGBT folks and women in the FDNY for years. Now she's become a visible role model, taking part in V.O.I.C.E.'s new 'So Trans, So What?' campaign.
October 27, 2014
Gay Ex-Amazon Employee Claims He Was Hit On by Female Boss, Then Fired
Jonathon Fahlberg says he was fired for being gay and for complaining about his supervisor's bullying and sexual advances.
February 23, 2022
Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted
An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president.
May 7, 2019
Gay police officer sues California city, claims colleagues put rotting food in his belongings and more
Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.
December 16, 2024
Trans Woman Sues Forever 21 Managers Who Called Her 'Disgusting'
Alexia Daskalakis says she was also told her outfits were 'inappropriate' and that bosses told her she was 'still male' after she transitioned in the workplace.
April 7, 2015
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.
February 21, 2025
This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication
“This isn’t just some abstract political decision,” Nathan Barrera-Bunch told The Advocate. “These are real jobs, real people. This is happening to your neighbors, your friends, and your family members.”
March 10, 2025
Florida Young Man Says He Was Fired From Job Because He's Gay
Justin Olmo shared the ordeal on TikTok, sparking online discussion on workplace discrimination.
October 18, 2023
Former Sportscaster Sues, Says Fox Fired Him for Antigay Religious Beliefs
Craig James claims Fox Sports didn't care for the antigay comments he made while seeking political office.
August 5, 2015
Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair
Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.
September 14, 2016
Forced Out A Real ID problem for trans people
Changing one's name and gender marker privately can be tricky if you're transgender, and a new law designed to thwart terrorists is about to make it a lot trickier. Part 10 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series
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