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Transgender High School Tennis Coach Rehired After Prolonged Controversy

School board members denied that transphobia was in play, but supporters of coach Sasha Yates begged to differ.

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Politics

READ: Obama Marks Gettysburg With Handwritten, Gay-Inclusive Letter

President Obama paid homage to the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with a handwritten letter lauding the ongoing fight for equality.

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News

Gettysburg School Board Battles Over Rehiring of Trans Tennis Coach

One of the board members stalling renewal of Sasha Yates's contract is an activist with Moms for Liberty.

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Art

In the Galleries: Lincoln's Bedroom

The 150-year anniversary of the Gettysburg address reminds us about the lingering controversy over Lincoln's relationship with Joshua Speed. Artist Skylar Fein weighs in with an amazing re-creation.

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Politics

President Obama on Why He Made Stonewall a Landmark

The president's legacy will include designating the first LGBT monument.

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World

Breaking Away

They didn't have the right equipment, but pedaling 275 miles in the AIDS ride proved Team Guinan had the right stuff.

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Exclusives

'Filth,' 'Obscene': GOP Attacks Books About LGBTQ+ Kids, Racism

Republicans launch their latest culture war, with queer and POC youth caught in the crossfire.

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Arts & Entertainment

For Arizona Threes a Crowd

All eyes are on California's battle for marriage equality, but two other states also are facing ballot initiatives this November -- and folks in John McCain's home state are starting to feel ignored.

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World

Second day of debate on federal marriage ban ends in Senate

Debate in the U.S. Senate over the proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage wrapped up on Tuesday with 26 senators chiming in.

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World

Back and Forth on Prop. 8

The presidential election is now being viewed via the prism of Sen. John McCain's choice for VP, Gov. Sarah Palin. This election can now be defined as pre-Palin and post-Palin. Plus: Prop. 8 attracts wads of money on both sides of the fence, schools weigh in on same-sex marriage, and Chicago looks to be getting a GLBT-only high school.

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Politics

Joe Biden: Trump and Followers Are Undermining American Democracy

The president delivered a harsh rebuke to Trump and "MAGA Republicans" in a speech in Philadelphia.

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Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address

The prepared text of President-elect Barack Obama's Inaugural Address, as provided by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

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Voices

A Hateful Oklahoma Teacher Symbolizes Our Education Crisis

A teacher ranting about the evils of Muslims and gays is bigger than a Bible Belt nutjob, writes Amanda Kerri.

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World

Obama Biden Remarks Dont Ask Dont Tell Repeal

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Arts & Entertainment

19 Shows LGBT Viewers Can't Miss This Fall

The Advocate staff picks our favorite inclusive shows that make up fall 2014’s must-see LGBT TV.