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Project 2025's creator is 'ecstatic' over Trump's terrible cabinet picks

As the rest of the world scratches their heads at Trump's bizarre and unqualified cabinet picks, Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts said the choices are "sending signals that you better go back if you're here illegally."

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis backtracks apparent support for RFK Jr. leading HHS (exclusive)

A spokesperson for Polis told The Advocate that “Governor Polis has not changed his view as a whole on RFK Jr. or on the Governor’s previously stated concerns regarding some of RFK Jr’s positions."

20 savage reactions to Robert F Kennedy Jr. being picked to run Health & Human Services

We're really starting to wonder who has the brain worm here?

BREAKING: Trump picks anti-trans, anti-vaccine Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services

RFK Jr. is an anti-trans conspiracy theorist and vaccine denialist who has been repudiated by his famous family.

Texas sues Biden admin over requirement for LGBTQ-affirming foster care placements

The suit comes from notoriously anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Health officials say risk of more fatal mpox outbreak remains ‘very low’ despite public health emergency

So far, the federal government says that no cases of the newly-concerning strain have been reported in the United States.

Gay members of Congress worried about mpox outbreak ask for data in letter to Joe Biden (exclusive)

Reps. Ritchie Torres and Mark Pocan sent a letter to the president and Health and Human Services Secretary to learn what the administration is doing to prepare against a potentially worse mpox outbreak.

The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine

The first out transgender federal official continues to firmly stand her ground despite relentless far-right attacks.

Republican Sen. Roger Marshall seeks to block Biden ban on anti-trans discrimination in health care

The GOP senator doesn't think a ban on sex discrimination in health care should include gender identity, and he's making some baseless assertions to argue his case.

CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccination

People at high risk, including gay and bisexual men, should get vaccinated, the agency advises.

Biden admin moves to protect LGBTQ+ kids in foster care

A new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services requires that these children be placed in supportive homes.

The federal government failed on mpox. Ritchie Torres's new bill addresses that (exclusive)

A new Government Accountability Office report highlights significant flaws in the federal handling of the mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a more unified public health response system to tackle future health emergencies better.

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Rachel Levine on being out in government and the ‘faux’ outrage over Trans Day of Visibility (exclusive)

Levine quotes Star Wars and shares her optimistic views on society's views of transgender and nonbinary people.

North Dakota allows doctors to refuse trans health care in the name of 'religious freedom'

A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.

Biden administration rescinds, replaces Trump-era 'license to discriminate in health care' rule

The new rule strikes a balance between protecting health care workers' consciences and assuring that patients receive the care they need, LGBTQ+ activists say.

Biden Administration Looks to Protect LGBTQ+ Foster Kids With New Rule

The Department of Health and Human Services' proposed rule is in keeping with the Biden administration's promise to support LGBTQ+ youth.

House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.