Obama Slams Book Bans in Open Letter to American Librarians
The former president took aim at the recent push by right-wing extremists to ban books from public and school libraries.
July 17, 2023
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Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris want queer people to know what's at stake this election and to get involved.
April 10, 2024
Celebrating Pride Month and democracy with the Human Rights Campaign’s leader, Kelley Robinson (exclusive)
The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.
June 7, 2024
Recap: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union
Will Biden speak about the state of LGBTQ+ rights? Stay here to find out.
March 7, 2024
Donald Trump has begun eroding federal LGBTQ+ protections through executive orders
It was a carnival-like atmosphere as the new president began his overhaul of the U.S. government, with many executive orders targeting queer Americans.
January 20, 2025
Reggie Greer Named White House Senior Adviser on LGBTQ+ Issues
Greer, who worked in Joe Biden's presidential campaign to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters, will now advise the president on serving the community.
March 5, 2021
Meet the Black Gay Man Behind Joe Biden's LGBTQ+ Outreach
Reggie Greer is leading the fight to bring queer voters to the polls.
August 20, 2020
Trump’s Project 2025 White House orders mass firings of DEI employees across federal government
“These programs divided Americans by race, wasted taxpayer dollars, and resulted in shameful discrimination,” a policy memo read in part.
January 22, 2025
People of the Year: Tina Fey, Matthew Mitcham, Steve Hildebrand
This week, Advocate.com is going to highlight our remaining "People of the Year", who range from activists to entertainers, politicians to students. Today, we take a look at comedian Tina Fey, Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham, and Obama strategist Steve Hildebrand.
December 15, 2008
Hollywood Exec Says His Family Changed Biden's Mind on Gay Marriage
Michael Lombardo, along with his husband and children, met Biden at a Hollywood event in 2012.
January 21, 2021
Jill Biden Champions LGBTQ+ Rights Movement's History Amid Rising Anti-Transgender Legislation
The first lady underscores the Biden-Harris administration’s unwavering support for LGBTQ+ rights at the PFLAG national convention amidst a torrent of discriminatory bills nationwide.
October 20, 2023
Jill Biden calls Donald Trump a ‘bully’ and ‘dangerous to our country’ at Human Rights Campaign event
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden did not hold back as she spoke to fired-up LGBTQ+ advocates and allies at a campaign event in Virginia.
April 12, 2024
Randy Rainbow's newest parody asks, 'Will the lawyer or the conman be the prez?'
"One inspires and excites / the other wants to chuck our rights," Rainbow sings to the tune of a song from Oklahoma!
August 14, 2024
Gay Indian-American Gets Key Personnel Post in Biden Admininistration
Gautam Raghavan, a veteran of the Obama administration, will be deputy director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.
December 23, 2020
Out reps and allies denounce anti-LGBTQ+ provisions in House defense spending bill
“Republicans love to claim how they support our troops in one breath, just to turn around and vote to discriminate against them with the next,” said Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus.
June 14, 2024
Joe Biden admin marks Earth Day with major environmental initiatives
The actions include help with solar panels, protection of public lands, and much more.
April 22, 2024
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Welcome LGBTQ+ Groups' Endorsements
They have received the endorsements of the Human Rights Campaign's political action committee, Equality PAC, and the National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund.
October 10, 2023
Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris for president: 'It's time to come together'
Democrats must now decide how to coalesce around the vice president with 106 days to go until the election.
July 21, 2024
Joe Biden Launches National Program to Help LGBT Youth
The former vice president has joined forces with YMCA of the USA for a good cause.
May 21, 2018
Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin Endorses Biden: He'll 'Fight for the People'
Baldwin is the latest of many prominent LGBTQ pols to endorse Biden, and she's one from a key swing state, Wisconsin.
April 15, 2020