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Equality PAC raises big bucks for 2024 House Democratic frontliners at debate day fundraiser

The money will go to reelecting members who are running in challenging congressional districts.

Republican Message: Be Very Afraid of Biden Presidency

Speakers at the Republican National Convention offered a dystopian vision of life under Joe Biden.

The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News

Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.

Brian Sims Responds to Republican Lawmaker Calling Him a 'Little Girl'

The gay politician is using the experience as arsenal to help flip the Republican-led House. 

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality

The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.

Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.

Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois

The trusted former television meteorologist explained his approach to representing his constituents in an interview with The Advocate.

Back in action

After Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Peter Pace called homosexuality immoral, seven retired officers came out. Their new duty? Showing America how honorable gay service members are.

Ileana Ros Lehtinen Becomes First Republican to Sponsor DOMA Repeal

DOMA Repeal Gets Its First Republican Cosponsor

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.

Maam Would You Care for Some Facts With That

Judging from her congressional testimony, Elaine Donnelly may be the most strident civilian opponent of lifting "don't ask, don't tell." Too bad her reasons for keeping the policy in place aren't sound.

Debate: Trump Lies, Exaggerates, Calls Himself 'Least Racist Person'

It was less chaotic than the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but it had its bizarre moments.

Family Equality: Ready for the Fight Ahead

Every LGBTQ+ person should have the right to start a family that is loved and supported by society — not targeted.

Penn. Rep. Brian Sims Blazes a Trail Toward Lieutenant Governor

State's first out lawmaker is out to make a difference.

I Have a Nightmare

Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of freedom in America for "all of God's children" is being defiled by the president-elect and his bigoted Cabinet picks.

LGBTQ+ Leaders on Biden's Win and Trump's Defeat

LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating the Biden-Harris election and noting the work that lies ahead.

Can Joe Biden Build a Better LGBTQ+ America?

The former vice president's plan for the future includes protecting marginalized people. Now is the time to take our righteous anger to the polls.

The White House's Karine Jean-Pierre on Fixing MAGA's Mess

As the voice of the president, Jean-Pierre is changing America. That's why she's emblematic of everything the Marjorie Taylor Greenes of the world fear the most.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.