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Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

Trump’s election prompts one nonprofit to prioritize scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth in red states

Instead of wilting away, The Dru Project — an organization named in honor of Pulse Nightclub victim Drew Leinonen — is shifting its priorities to serve the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people in states where their existence is increasingly difficult.

Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and Advocate, Joins Human Rights Campaign From Equality Florida

The activist and author will serve as national press secretary for the organization.

Video Game Has Users Kill LGBTQ People à la Pulse

Neo-Nazi Christopher Cantwell became notorious during the Charlottesville, Va., white supremacists' rally. Now he wants gamers to kill LGBTQ people. 

Another One Bites the Dust: Iconic Kentucky Gay Club Shuttering

Operating for more than 13 years, Soundbar will close its doors later this month.

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.

Musical 'From Here,' dealing with Pulse tragedy, to make New York debut

"That moment intersects with the daily drama of the show" about a group of queer friends in Orlando, says playwright Donald Rupe.

Police Hold Active Shooter Drill at Atlanta LGBTQ+ Nightclub

After the tragedy at Club Q, LGBTQ+ spaces around the nation are preparing for the worst.

Political leaders call for honoring Pulse victims with action

“We have a saying that birthed out of the Pulse tragedy in Orlando, and it's that we don't just honor them with empty words or hollow sympathies. We honor those stolen from us with action,” said Brandon Wolf.

An LGBTQ+ cocktail bar was open in Asheville for 31 days. Now it's in ruins (exclusive)

Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Pulse Nightclub Shooting Remembered Amid Calls for Action

President Joe Biden in 2021 declared the site of the Orlando nightclub as a national memorial.

Club Q Suspect Anderson Aldrich Charged With 12 More Counts

It's in addition to the 305 already brought by prosecutors.

Canings, Raids, Beatings: Terror for LGBTQ Malaysians

The sentencing of two queer women to caning and a raid on a gay nightclub (pictured) are among the latest actions by the government.

Club Q shooter faces federal hate-crimes charges, possibility of death penalty

Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded not guilty to the new charges, which were announced Tuesday in Denver.

Pulse shooting remains a grim moment in LGBTQ+ history 8 years later

Forty-nine people were killed that night.

Russian poetry contest bans entries from transgender poets

Organizers said the contest is open to all except those who have “cheated” or “changed” their gender.

Donald Trump’s LGBTQ+ Record Touted on Bizarre Ads in Iowa

Nobody knows where they’re coming from or who’s paying for them.

Gay Bars Open in Denver, Oakland After Winter of Queer Closures

The launch of Que Rico and Tight End offers some hope following a season of shuttering.

Two suspects arrested in connection to the murder and dismemberment of gay nightclub owner

Omar Guido Chávez may have fallen victim to a war between rival Mexican drug cartels.

Latinx LGBTQ+ Organizations to Benefit From New Grant Program

Latinx luminaries (from left) Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ricky Martin helped announce the Hispanic Federation project.