Anti-LGBTQ+ Protests Cancel Drag Queen Storytime Event in California
Groups including Gays Against Groomers California derailed a community event.
October 30, 2023
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California Pride Flag Suspected Killer Had Hateful Online Presence
Experts have warned for months that the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric pushed by those on the right would lead to acts of violence.
August 23, 2023
Right-Wing Extremists to Protest School Board Meeting Over Pride Flags
Because the Castro Valley Unified School District decided to paint inclusive murals featuring the Progress Pride flag, right-wing radicals plan to protest.
September 14, 2022
The North Face faces conservative boycott for sponsoring a queer summer camp (exclusive)
LGBTQ+ summer camp Brave Trails gave The Advocate its response to the backlash, maintaining that "the negative words from these hate groups won't stop the important work we do."
April 10, 2024
Meta Profited From 'Groomer' Slur on Instagram & Facebook: Report
A new Media Matters report highlights how Meta made money off content that violated its own policies against hate speech.
February 22, 2023
Gay California State Sen. Scott Wiener Receives Death Threat
It's one of many he's received since taking office, and he's blaming it on right-wing rhetoric.
December 7, 2022
Elon Musk Called Out as Anti-LGBTQ+ Slurs Rise on Twitter
U.S. Reps. Mark Takano and Adam Schiff cite a report that use of the "groomer" narrative has risen 119 percent since Musk took over Twitter last fall.
March 28, 2023
San Jose council member granted restraining order against transphobic Instagramer
A court issued the order to the “ESSJ Times” owner following concerns over posts that incited hate against the LGBTQ+ community.
January 7, 2024
Here's How Republicans Are Using Age-Old Anti-LGBTQ+ Language
As the midterms reach their fever pitch, a look at the origin of the slurs Republicans are using against LGBTQ+ people this election cycle.
October 28, 2022
Sen. McMorrow Wants Suburban Moms to Get Ticked Off and Fight Back
After going viral, the Michigan State Senator hopes to inspire other moms to get in the fray, pushing back on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric.
April 21, 2022
Copenhagen’s Mayor Blasted U.S. Counterpart Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves
She said that if the American town wanted to live up to its claim to be Danish, they’d be much more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community..
May 26, 2023
Easter Sunday Brings Thousands to Drag March in West Hollywood
Instead of looking for colorful Easter eggs, thousands of LGBTQ+ allies displayed their Pride colors and marched in opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
April 10, 2023
Glenn Beck Shamelessly Shoots Off on Breeding
The D-list conservative commentator reemerges to say that marriage equality stymies procreation but, more sinisterly, lunges another dangerous dagger of hate at our community.
December 1, 2022
Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024
As cochair of Equality PAC, California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is working to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress while fighting back against the rising wave of anti-trans legislation.
November 1, 2024
Club Q Shooting Comes Amid Increased Attacks on LGBTQ+ Venues
The mass shooting in Colorado Springs at Club Q is the latest attack against members of the LGBTQ+ community.
November 20, 2022
Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta’s policies
The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.
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August 3, 2024
Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin to face anti-LGBTQ+, anti-choice GOPer Eric Hovde in November
Both won their primaries in Wisconsin Tuesday.
August 14, 2024
George Santos: The Latest Lies, Allegations, & Revelations
The fabulist New York congressman has plenty of developments to explain when he returns to Capitol Hill next week.
January 20, 2023
These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people
Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
November 1, 2024
Stochastic Terrorism: Links Between the GOP, Right-Wing Influencers & Neo-Nazi Violence
The right is weaponizing language to encourage acts of violence against marginalized communities.
October 23, 2023
The GOP Is Terrorizing LGBTQ+ Youth, But the Kids Are Fighting Back
The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation.
June 30, 2022