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From player to broadcaster, meet the queer Black soccer pro breaking down the Washington Spirit

Former NWSL Washington Spirit player Gaby Vincent tells The Advocate about her "full circle moment" becoming a broadcaster for the team.

Suspect Arrested For Painting Swastikas on Rainbow Crosswalks

(CNN) The crosswalks are located in front of Atlanta's first LGBTQ+ bookstore.

Meet the Lesbian About to Become Tampa's First Out Mayor

Jane Castor, previously Tampa's first female police chief, heads into an election with a double-digit lead in the polls.

D.C. to Open First LGBTQ+ Homeless Shelter For Adults

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the shelter funded by the Biden-Harris administration's American Rescue Plan Act. 

Sam Adams Indicates He Will Stay in Office

Portland, Ore., mayor Sam Adams said Sunday he would not resign, although he has admitted to lying about a sexual relationship he had with a teenager.

Spokane mayor struggles against public opinion

More than six in 10 people said they would vote to oust Spokane, Wash., mayor James West if a special recall election were held today, a newspaper and television station report.

D.C. Mayor Bowser: Not a Closeted Lesbian But a Proud Straight Ally

Asked if she was a lesbian in the closet, Muriel Bowser said she's not closeted, then clarified that she's proud to be a straight ally to LGBTQ+ people.

Giuliani Disavows Former Aide Over Homophobic Mailer

The former New York City mayor endorsed state Senate candidate Eric Ulrich, who had been targeted with an antigay mailer by Juan Reyes.

NYC Mayor Considering ‘Jail the Gays’ Pastor for Administration Role

Pastor Fernando Cabrera drew ire for his support of a Ugandan bill that would have put LGBTQ+ people to death.

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Lori Lightfoot is Cementing Her Place in Queer History

Chicago's first out LGBTQ+ mayor to be elected is also one of The Advocate's Women of the Year. 

Lesbian Mayoral Candidates Out to Make History in Four Major Cities

Lori Lightfoot could well win the Chicago mayoralty tonight, and others are poised for victory too.

Megyn Kelly and DeRay Mckesson Clash Over Freddie Gray

The Fox News host cut short an interview with the gay Black Lives Matter activist.

Poland Elects First Out Mayor

Polish voters proved they're more interested in growing their economy than clinging to homophobia when they elected an out gay lawmaker mayor.

San Francisco Just Swore in First LGBTQ Fire Chief

Jeanine Nicholson has made herstory. 

Houston Activists Upset After Sheriff Ends LGBT Liaison Program

Activists worry that new sheriff of Harris County, which includes Houston, will be less responsive than his predecessor to LGBT concerns.

Man accused of killing gay Philadelphia journalist pleads guilty to murder

Josh Kruger, 39, was shot and killed in his home in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Point Breeze in the early morning hours of October 2, 2023.

Chicago’s First Black Lesbian Mayor Isn't a Victory for All Queers

Activists see the election of Chicago's first Black lesbian mayor as an attempt to stop their fight in making the city safe for all people. And they aren't backing down.