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Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday

LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

Reps. Lee, Schiff, and Porter make their appeal for California U.S. Senate seat at LGBTQ+ forum

The three appeared at a candidates' forum organied by Equality California Saturday and showed support for LGBTQ+ equality across the board.

Gavin Newsom Chooses Queer Democratic Activist Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat

Laphonza Butler makes history as the first out person of color in the Senate.

Democrats Flip Another California Congressional Seat

Katie Porter has unseated Mimi Walters in once-conservative Orange County.

Obama Campaigns for California Dems, Including Bi Woman Katie Hill

Hill and her fellow Democratic congresstional candidates will help to "restore some sanity in our politics," the former president said.

Rep. Barbara Lee Will Seek California U.S. Senate Seat, Sources Say

Lee, a longtime LGBTQ+ ally, is expected to seek the seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein. 

Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat

Butler, the first Black lesbian in the Senate, is serving the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's term, but she won't run for a full term in 2024.

Virginia Mom Gives Impassioned Defense of LGBTQ+ Library Books: Video

This is the type of allyship that deserves a standing ovation.

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Mark Zuckerberg Recommended Staff for Pete Buttigieg's Campaign

The Facebook CEO and his wife, philanthropist Priscilla Chan, recommended staffers for the campaign. 

Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator

Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.

Meet the Young Lesbian Managing a Key Congressional Campaign

Republicans want to unseat Rep. Harley Rouda, who knocked off a homophobe in 2018. Campaign manager Alyssa Napuri intends to keep that from happening.

Is a Consumer Protection Exec Quietly Dismantling LGBTQ Protections?

Employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau want answers after discovering a bureau official once worked for an antigay hate group.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's LGBTQ+ Record: Positive With Some Exceptions

Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection. Here'a a look at her record in San Francisco and the Senate.

Mondaire Jones Could Be the Nation's First Black Gay Congressman

Jones, running for New York's 17th District, knows what it's like to experience poverty and discrimination.

Taylor Swift Releases LGBTQ-Packed Video for ‘You Need to Calm Down'

The singer rallied the gays for her latest video. 

Leslie Jordan Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut in Electric Blue and Fringe

Jordan's performance of songs off his gospel album at the storied country music hall is now available to watch. 

The Advocate, Plus Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Nominees

See the full list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

The Advocate Among Those Nominated for 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

Here's the complete list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

Leslie Jordan on Going Gospel, Playing the Opry, and ‘Aunt Dolly’

The out entertainer became an Instagram superstar, penned a memoir, recorded a gospel album (with guest star Dolly Parton!), and played the Grand Ole Opry, all during a pandemic.

Seat Filler November 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene is on the verge of a nervous breakdown over Zachary Quinto in Angels in America, Miss Coco Peru, and the triumphant comeback of Pee-wee Herman.

The Advocate Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Winners

See the full list of honorees at the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.