Illinois Gov. Pritzker stands up for LGBTQ+ community in fiery HRC speech
The governor particularly spoke out for transgender youth, saying we must not sacrifice the most persecuted for the most popular.
March 25, 2025
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January 7, 2025
Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
December 14, 2024
How LGBTQ+ and Democratic leaders are reacting to Biden dropping out, endorsing Harris
Advocacy groups and political leaders rushed to respond to Sunday's news, offering sympathy and support.
July 21, 2024
Elon Musk moves SpaceX and X to Texas because California is too supporting of trans youth
"This is the final straw," Musk wrote on X, reacting to California's recent law banning the forced outing of LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
July 17, 2024
It's unanimous — Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said that "we debate the many issues in our city, but there's no shade of gray when it comes to civil rights."
March 28, 2024
Could Toni Atkins Be California's First Lesbian Governor?
Atkins, who has broken ground as a leader of both legislative chambers, is seriously considering a run.
November 21, 2023
Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast
Newsom also recently had anti-LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Kirk and commentator Michael Savage on his show.
March 14, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being outed
“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.
December 23, 2024
Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.
November 22, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs and vetoes LGBTQ+ legislation
Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.
October 14, 2024
California bans forced outing of LGBTQ+ students as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark law
California is the first and only state to outlaw forced outing.
July 16, 2024
Newsom-DeSantis Debate Leaves No Doubt as to Who's an LGBTQ+ Ally
The differences between the governor of California and the governor of Florida were stark.
November 30, 2023
Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat
Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.
October 19, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes
The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.
March 6, 2025
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.
January 8, 2025
Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)
Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.
December 17, 2024
Donald Trump, an actual threat to democracy, claims it’s transgender kids who are a ‘threat to democracy’
He was answering a question about fixing Bronx schools.
October 21, 2024
Kamala Harris's allies rip into Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ disinformation
“These guys are rewriting quite literally history books. They’re going after and attacking vulnerable communities. It’s a sign of desperation," California Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate before the debate.
September 11, 2024
Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.
July 18, 2024
'Turn up the love:' San Francisco becomes a sanctuary city for transgender people
"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.
June 13, 2024