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New Jersey Governor Declares State a 'Safe Haven' for Gender-Affirming Care

Whereas Republican-controlled states are looking to restrict the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming people, in New Jersey the governor says everybody is welcome and free.

New Jersey Legislators Vote to Protect Marriage Equality

A bill OK'd Monday and likely to be signed by Gov. Phil Murphy is a precaution against any threats posed by the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court.

With Chris Christie Gone, New Jersey Advances Trans Rights

In a landmark move, the state will offer more protections for transgender and genderqueer residents.

Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care

These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Dead at 71

A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

N.J.'s Oldest Gay Club, Facing Closure, Launches GoFundMe

The owner of Feathers, founded 42 years ago, is asking the community "to save the place we have all come to know and love."

New Jersey Schools Begin LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum

Twelve schools have kicked off the pilot program, which will go into effect statewide this fall.

New Jersey Mayor Calls LGBTQ Movement 'Affront to Almighty God'

A new state law requiring an LGBTQ-inclusive public school curriculum has Mayor Alfonso Cirulli's hackles up.

First Trans Member of DNC Barbra 'Babs' Siperstein Dies at 76

Just two days before her passing, the Babs Siperstein Law, allowing trans people to change gender identity without proof of surgery, went into effect in New Jersey.

Election Day Shows Democrats Need to Stop Talking About Trump

Instead, Democrats should do their job, pass Biden's bills, and start talking about the future instead of the past.

Meet Marvel's First Transgender Hero: 12-Year-Old 'Mighty' Rebekah

The Advocate spoke with an activist profiled by Marvel's Hero Project who is fighting for acceptance of LGBTQ youth.

Ralph Northam Elected Virginia Governor; Other Dems Win as Well

Democrats also won the races for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

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