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Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Signalgate, Trump’s tariffs, and defending the LGBTQ+ community

As the Democratic Party struggles to communicate, Warren knows exactly what her message is and what her message is to Donald Musk and Elon Musk, who she calls “co-presidents.”

What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.

Lawsuit challenges Trump's 'two genders' passport policy

The State Department, acting on a presidential executive order, has ended the use of a third-gender marker on passports and won't allow gender changes on them.

New England wedding vendors offer help to same-sex couples before Trump inauguration

There's fear that the new administration will threaten marriage equality, so vendors in the region are offering free or discounted services to queer couples and noncitizens in a rush to marry.

Democrat Seth Moulton defends comments on trans athletes amid backlash (exclusive)

“I absolutely think we need to have this conversation because of Trump’s threats,” Moulton told The Advocate.

Boston Red Sox All Star Jarren Duran suspended two games for homophobic slur

Live TV microphones captured Duran using the slur in response to a heckler who disparaged his ability to hit the ball.

Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.

German officials alarmed over U.S. immigration confusion as green card holder remains trapped in ICE custody

The U.S. federal government won’t say why they’re holding Fabian Schmidt.

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Federal judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban—again

The judge stopped the administration from stripping funding from medical providers that provide medical care to transgender minors.

Trump's Education Department investigates schools for trans inclusion in sports

San José State, the University of Pennsylvania, and a Massachusetts school association face investigations.

13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA

"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.

Kamala Harris's late gay former campaign manager, Jim Rivaldo, also got Harvey Milk elected

The vice president often credits gay political operative Jim Rivaldo with her success.

Buttigieg tells Maddow that Harris will ‘make a choice that makes sense to her’ when it comes to VP pick

Rachel Maddow asked him whether he would be open to serving as vice president.

35+ sizzling pics from Provincetown Pride 2024

This year’s 7th annual festival teamed with Nigerian activist Matthew Blaise to present Reimagining Queer Africa.

Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?

MassResistance one of the most virulently anti-LGBTQ+ groups out there, and it's looking to end marriage equality.

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse

The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.

Worcester: sanctuary city for the transgender community

The second-largest city in Massachusetts has declared itself a safe haven.

15 Democratic state AGs stand by gender-affirming care

"Federal funding to institutions that provide gender-affirming care continues to be available, irrespective of President Trump’s recent Executive Order," the attorneys general say.

Trans inmate sues over Trump's 'two sexes' order

The order will mean the inmate, identified under the pseudonym Maria Moe, will be transferred to a men's prison, putting her in immediate danger, the lawsuit says.

Three teens may be charged in assault on trans boy in Massachusetts

But authorities are not seeking hate-crimes charges.

Transgender Massachusetts teen brutally attacked in possible hate crime

Jayden Tkaczyk, 16, believes he was targeted for being transgender.