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Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral

Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.

Montana House to Vote on Punishing Transgender Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr

Republican leadership have silenced the lawmaker after she stood up for gender-affirming health care.

Marginalized Legislator? You’re Expelled!

Are recent racist and transphobic moves by state legislatures in Montana, Tennessee and Nebraska a trend?

Clarence Thomas Is Just a Regular Guy Who Loves RVs and Walmart

Two Black Tennessee representatives bravely challenge white supremacy and gun nuts, while a Supreme Court justice worships at the altar of prejudice and corruption.

Tennessee bill permitting anti-LGBTQ+ foster and adoptee parents passes House

Critics contend LGBTQ+ children could be placed in homes hostile to their sexual and gender identity.

Reflections of a Trans Minister on What’s Happening in Nashville

"Representative democracy can only work if we allow it to provide a platform for the voiceless — including youth who are often ignored due to their ineligibility to vote."

​Montana House Speaker Silences Transgender Lawmaker Before Passing Anti-Trans Bill

Zooey Zephyr was also misgendered by some of her GOP colleagues after comments she made against a bill restricting gender-affirming care.