Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
MARCH 24, 2025
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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.
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
N.J. Democrat launches LGBTQ+ advisory board after filing House resolution to honor queer advocacy groups
“We’ve been through tough times, and we’ll get through this together,” U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said.
JANUARY 29, 2025
Former Jersey City aide fired over support for right-wing extremist sister sues Democratic mayor
“Once he decided to partake in a hate-filled campaign, the community in Jersey City no longer wanted to work with him, making him unable to do his work responsibilities,” the mayor’s press secretary told The Advocate.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Gay New Jersey GOP senate candidate supports anti-LGBTQ+ extremist group Moms for Liberty
As voters in New Jersey go to the polls, they may wonder why Curtis Bashaw, a gay man, supports an antigay group.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican trounced in Missouri Republican primary. Was it worth her brother’s cushy job?
”I was a nobody and God transformed me into one of the most feared, respected, and loved women in American politics,” she said.
AUGUST 7, 2024
Gay, pro-choice GOPer Curtis Bashaw wins New Jersey U.S. Senate primary
His nomination gives Republicans hope they could pick up a Senate seat in the solidly blue state.
JUNE 7, 2024
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.
MARCH 4, 2025
Lesbian cop wins $750k in sexual harassment lawsuit against former chief
Lt. Constance Crea accused former Police Chief Thomas Mosier of frequently yelling at her and making degrading comments, such as telling her to "doll herself up."
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban
The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
JANUARY 14, 2025
Who is Scott Presler? The gay conservative even the RNC won't employ
Several scandals have followed Scott Presler throughout his career, including his support of debunked conspiracy theories such as QAnon and 2020 election denial.
DECEMBER 13, 2024
N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'
The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Aide to N.J. mayor loses job over support of anti-LGBTQ+ sister running for Missouri office
“Different beliefs shouldn't divide us,” Jonathan Gomez-Noriega said in a statement.
AUGUST 5, 2024
Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care
These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.
MAY 27, 2024
Marsha P. Johnson's family fights for trans legacy at Stonewall
“This is not just an erasure of words — it is an erasure of history," Johnson's cousin says of the removal of "transgender" and "queer" from the website for the Stonewall National Monument.
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policies
The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
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.
JANUARY 31, 2025
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
New Jersey just banned book bans with Freedom to Read Act
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits public institutions from removing books based on the "origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors."
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide
“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Shocker! Gay Republican doesn't get LGBTQ+ group's endorsement after anti-trans comments
Curtis Bashaw’s campaign didn't react positively when Garden State Equality endorsed his Democratic opposition in the race for one of New Jersey's federal Senate seats, Rep. Andrew Kim.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024