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Monét X Change has a 'message to the younger folk' before the elections (exclusive)

Monét X Change tells The Advocate about her new podcast, Monét Talks, and the "biggest lie" in politics today.

Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member

Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in Metro Nashville's third district, solidifying his spot in history.

LGBTQ Politicians Weigh in on the Meaning of Milk

Forty years after his assassination, Harvey Milk's political children discuss the slain supervisor's legacy.

Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion

Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.

Is This Kansas Politician Threatening Employers of LGBTQ Activists?

Equality Kansas leaders have called for Karin Brownlee's resignation from the Olathe City Council.

Florida Politician Supports Eradication of LGBTQ+ Community

“Damn right, we ought to do it!” he declared.

'A New Day': LGBTQ+ Activists, Politicians Laud Inauguration

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis and others mark "a new page in history for our country and the LGBTQ community." 

Who Was the Shirtless Man on Livestream With Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician?

Lithuania's Petras Grazulis, who has likened LGBTQ+ people to necrophiliacs, claims the man who appeared with him in a Zoom meeting was a journalist stalking him. 

Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Sex Workers Targeted Again by Politicians

The EARN IT Act, which the Senate could advance tomorrow, is dangerous.

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.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician Tulsi Gabbard Is Leaving Democratic Party

While seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in the last election cycle, Gabbard apologized for past anti-LGBTQ+ statements, but she's continued to work against equality.

Politician Says Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks Are Due to 'Perverse Lifestyle'

Montana state Sen. Theresa Manzella said such attacks are "normal consequences" of the "choices" made by LGBTQ+ people -- such as holding hands with partners in public.

Kansas Town Bans LGBTQ Bias, Will Investigate Antigay Politician

An activist who backed the new law says he felt his job was threatened when Olathe City Council member Karin Brownlee complained to his employer.

Brian Sims: End Corporate Support for Anti-LGBTQ Politicians

The Zero for Zeros campaign calls on companies to cease donating to the "worst of the worst" members of Congress. 

Impeachment of Texas's Anti-LGBTQ+ Attorney General Appears Imminent

Investigators say Ken Paxton may have done favors for a campaign donor and punished employees who objected.

The Rainbow Wave Settles In: What New LGBTQ+ Politicians Are Facing

The nation's new out governors, treasurers, and congressmembers are staring down inflation, climate change, and gun violence.

Antivaccine, Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Politician Dies After COVID Diagnosis

In social media posts, H. Scott Apley repeatedly questioned the need for vaccines and masks, along with ridiculing transgender people, Demi Lovato, Megan Rapinoe, and others.

After Coup Attempt, LGBTQ+ Politicians, Orgs. Call for Trump's Removal

"We must ensure that this is Donald Trump's last opportunity to do harm," Rep. Mondaire Jones said.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician Caught in All-Male Orgy Resigns Post

Jozsef Szajer, who represented Hungary's right-wing ruling party in the European Parliament, had crafted the nation's ban on same-sex marriage.

Conservative Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician Shot in Face in Brazen Daytime Assassination Attempt

Police suspect a professional hit on Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca, 78, who is a long-time Spanish politician.