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Who is Tony Hinchcliffe, the human pile of garbage insulting Puerto ​Rico ​at Donald Trump's MSG rally?

Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage" during a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, but it isn't the first time his racist comments have sparked backlash.

NYC Makes History With Law Providing Free Menstrual Products

New York is poised to become the first U.S. city to provide free menstrual products in a variety of settings. 

Cincinnati Nurse Who Posted Anti-LGBTQ Rant Over Sanitary Pads Resigns

A Cincinnati-based ER nurse went on a vile tirade on Facebook in response to Procter & Gamble's decision to remove the female symbol from menstrual products. 

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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

All Genders Deserve These Menstruation Products

These innovative new products are proving that gender is irrelevant when it comes to sexual and reproductive health.

Elizabeth Banks: Gay Representation Is 'Important' in Charlie's Angels

The director and writer talks to The Advocate about speaking with Kristen Stewart on LGBTQ representation in the film.

Always Sanitary Pads Go Gender-Free; Right-Wingers Freak Out

The maker of Always is removing the female symbol from its packaging to be more inclusive of trans men and nonbinary people.

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Kristen Stewart on Her Charlie's Angels Character Being Modern & Queer

Charlie's Angels stars Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska chat with The Advocate about the movie's queer and feminist flourishes. 

Illinois Senator Says All-Gender Restrooms Will Cause Violence 'From Dads Like Me'

State Sen. Neil Anderson said he would beat up any "guy" who entered a restroom where his daughter was present.

Harris's campaign says Donald Trump is 'not up to the job' after transphobic Al Smith Dinner monologue

The former president clearly did not understand the assignment, while Vice President Kamala Harris did.

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.

Testosterone Shortage Puts Trans Men at Risk

As low-cost testosterone disappears from shelves in Mexico, those who rely on the drug, like transgender men, grow increasingly desperate.

Scents and sexuality

This spring's breakthrough study on how gays and straights respond differently to human smells is only the latest in a long line of studies suggesting a genetic link to sexual orientation