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.
MARCH 6, 2025
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Tim Walz's former students rave about lasting ‘love of learning’ Harris's running mate fostered
Ahead of Tuesday’s debate, The Advocate spoke with former students of the Minnesota governor who say he is who he is.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
These 10 states are voting on abortion in November — is yours one?
Constitutional amendments to protect abortion will be brought to vote in November in 10 states.
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APRIL 7, 2024
Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List
As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Nebraska Sued Over Law Restricting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
The suit from Planned Parenthood says the law combines two separate subjects in violation of the state's constitution.
MAY 30, 2023
Nebraska Lawmaker With Trans Son Accused of Conflict of Interest
A complaint against Sen. Megan Hunt claims she could benefit financially if an anti-trans bill fails. She says the complaint is nothing but harassment.
MAY 3, 2023
Nebraska Lawmakers Spar Over Anti-Trans Health Care Bill
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who had been filibustering to keep the bill from coming up, agreed to let debate begin so she could see who would "legislate hate against children."
MARCH 23, 2023
How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws
A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.
JANUARY 16, 2025
Did you know most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has failed? 'We're getting these wins'
While anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scary, we're doing better than you might think, Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project Gabby Doyle tells The Advocate.
JULY 29, 2024
'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene
Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.
MARCH 21, 2024
George Santos Videos Now Selling for $400 on Cameo
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos took to Cameo for a new venture, offering personalized messages, including one to bi Nebraska state Senator Megan Hunt.
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DECEMBER 4, 2023
Nebraska Passes Laws Limiting Gender-Affirming Health Care and Abortion
The legislature overcame a filibuster against the legislation led by Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh.
MAY 20, 2023
Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide
Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.
APRIL 14, 2023
Nebraska Lawmaker Filibusters to Stop Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
“I will burn the session to the ground over this bill,” Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh said.
MARCH 1, 2023
Watch Kamala Harris keep her cool on a day of contrasts at U.S. Senate with warm moments and not-so-warm ones
As she swore in U.S. senators, the vice president experienced delightful and utterly disrespectful interactions with members of Congress.
JANUARY 8, 2025
10 states voted on pro-abortion referendums. 7 of them passed
Millions will now have access to abortion thanks to the passage of state constitutional amendments.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds anti-trans care, anti-abortion law
The law bans most abortions after 12 weeks and restricts gender-affirming care for trans people under 19.
JULY 26, 2024
Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy
Minors in Nebraska will be able to access gender-affirming care, but only after attending 40 hours of therapy that could push back on their identity.
MARCH 13, 2024
Nebraska Judge Dismisses Transgender Graduate's Suit Over Shutdown of School Paper
The former student who brought the suit could not prove he was harmed by the school's action, the judge ruled.
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Nebraskans Ask State Supreme Court to Overturn Abortion, Trans Care Restrictions
The regulations were combined into one bill, which opponents say violates the state constitution's requirement for all bills to be single-subject.
AUGUST 20, 2023
Nebraska GOP Lawmakers Break Filibuster in Effort to Ban Trans Care and Abortion
The legislation, strongly opposed by Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh, will likely come to a final vote Thursday.
MAY 17, 2023