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The next Pulse shooting could be prevented by credit card companies, says Florida congressman

Proposed legislation, if passed, would stop states from prohibiting the creation of a merchant code for guns. The Pulse shooter reportedly had almost $30,000 in credit charges on guns and ammunitions.

Trio of Pro-LGBTQ+ Politicians Likely to Head Democrats in House

Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar have announced their bids for the top three positions.

Betsy DeVos Reaffirms: No Protections for Trans Students

The Education secretary got grilled on the matter in a congressional hearing today.

Tips for Surviving a Trump Presidency

A congresswoman tries to assuage the anxieties of her constituents and helps them mobilize for the next four years.

Hakeem Jeffries Becomes 1st Black Lawmaker to Lead a Party in Congress

House Democrats picked Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday.

House Dems End Gun Control Protest As Sit-In Goes Over 24-Hour Mark

House Democrats ended their gun control protest Thursday morning.

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'Welcome to our annual convening of the gay Mafia': Equality PAC celebrates 10 years

The political fundraising organization promotes LGBTQ+ elected officials and held its annual gala last week. Here's what went down.

Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it

She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.

Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.

A second Trump term would double down on erasing transgender rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing.

“We’ve seen over the last several years a militant effort in red states by the government to discriminate against trans folks, in particular, and the broader LGBTQ community, and even to go so far as to try to deny trans people's existence,” said Mike Zamore, national director of policy and governmental affairs at the ACLU.

PHOTOS: The Spirit of Boston Pride

Bostonians come out in force to show they have an indomitable spirit.

Woman Disfigured, Stabbed to Death At Atlanta Park Found By Her Wife

The victim, a local bartender, had been killed along with her dog near a popular Atlanta park. 

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead! 

Corrections Officer Dressed as a Woman, Pistol-Whipped and Robbed

The incident was all captured on camera.

My favorite gay TV show

For at least one gay man there's a single cable TV series that speaks to his life more than any other--and it doesn't have the word queer in the title. Here's why The L Word isn't just for women.

Your LGBTQ Guide to Comic-Con

Just like Stonewall, Comic-Con is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and fittingly, queer inclusion has reached a new level.

Going Mental for Marisa

In Fox's new drama Mental, Marisa Ramirez plays a lesbian doctor trying to keep the peace and navigate a long-distance relationship in a hospital full of patients gone mad.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime - July 16

Days' Eric Martsolf on living shirtless, Guiding Light tribute set for Daytime Emmys, Fish gets fried on One Life, and Y&R's Phillip Chancellor IV comes home from the war, and Chappell/Leccia team up for "Venice."