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Dems announce historic six-figure ad buy in LGBTQ+ publications

This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.

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Obama, Clinton Come to Blows at S.C. Debate

Barack Obama began speaking out more aggressively against his rival Hillary Rodham Clinton in a heated debate, as the Democratic presidential race grew increasingly combative ahead of the pivotal South Carolina primary. Republican White House candidates, meanwhile, were focused on Florida, where former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has pinned hopes for his candidacy after ignoring previous primaries. His three main rivals split the spoils in contests that netted three different winners in six states, leaving the race wide open.

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Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues

Vice President Kamala Harris, an LGBTQ+ champion, faced former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people also ran for office on the federal, state, and local levels. Here's reporting from The Advocate's team of reporters across the country, including in D.C. with Harris.

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South Florida Gay News Ceases Publication, Reemerges as Out South Florida

The queer publication closed two months after the death of its cofounder.

Florida Transgender Icon Henrietta Robinson Dead at 79

One of the first out transgender women in South Florida, Robinson was a fixture in the Miami Beach scene.

Gay Lawmaker Wants Tampons for Female Inmates

Florida female inmates have reportedly traded sex for hygiene products in prison.

Dems announce historic six-figure ad buy in LGBTQ+ publications

This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.

Lessons Learned: Roy Cohn, Trump's Gay Mentor, Shows the Importance of Community

What Roy Cohn's legacy as a communist-hunter can teach us today.

Filming, Caregiving, and Fighting: Your #DayInLGBT Diary

The second part of our diary series, capturing the #DayInLGBT.

The Legacy of Florida's Most Notorious Gay Bar Raids

Twenty-five years ago, a corrupt sheriff cracked down on South Florida's gay community — and made a media spectacle out of it. Not only were adult patrons disgraced, underage queer youth were arrested, traumatized, and mobilized.

Obama, Clinton Come to Blows at S.C. Debate

Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues

New Gay Newspaper for South Florida

WATCH: Radio Talk Show for South Florida Gays

Get Out! is the newest -- and gayest -- radio show to hit South Flordia's airwaves.

Miami Marlins Go to Bat for LGBT Youth

A June game will promote equality in sports and benefit gay youth in South Florida.

Gay Trumper: Dems Support Socialism, Sharia Law, Execution of Gays

A local Log Cabin Republicans official made outlandish claims at a pro-Trump rally in heavily LGBTQ Wilton Manors, Fla.

Florida Lawmaker Comes Out, Says He's Now 'Living My Truth'

State Rep. Shevrin Jones has won a fourth term but has been mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.

WATCH: Fla. Gov's 'Appalling' Opposition to Marriage Equality

In offering his 'personal perspective about a politician who just refuses to take responsibility,' Florida political reporter Michael Putney had some harsh words for Gov. Rick Scott.

Hope Springs Eternal

Florida City Elects High School Teacher as Its First Out Mayor

Ty Penserga will also be the state's first LGBTQ+ Asian-American mayor.

Joe Saunders, One of Florida's First Gay Lawmakers, Looks to Make a Political Comeback

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

Sunnier Days for Gay Candidates in Florida

Ken Keechl, Groundbreaking Florida Gay Politician, Dead at 60

Keechl was the first out gay member of the Broward County Commission and the county's first gay mayor.

Florida tourism website takes down its LGBTQ-dedicated page

Anyone who had the page bookmarked and tries to go to that section now will end up at a generic "Things To Do" page instead.

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out south florida

The queer publication closed two months after the death of its cofounder.

One of the first out transgender women in South Florida, Robinson was a fixture in the Miami Beach scene.

Florida female inmates have reportedly traded sex for hygiene products in prison.

This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.

What Roy Cohn's legacy as a communist-hunter can teach us today.

The second part of our diary series, capturing the #DayInLGBT.

Twenty-five years ago, a corrupt sheriff cracked down on South Florida's gay community — and made a media spectacle out of it. Not only were adult patrons disgraced, underage queer youth were arrested, traumatized, and mobilized.

Get Out! is the newest -- and gayest -- radio show to hit South Flordia's airwaves.

A June game will promote equality in sports and benefit gay youth in South Florida.

A local Log Cabin Republicans official made outlandish claims at a pro-Trump rally in heavily LGBTQ Wilton Manors, Fla.

State Rep. Shevrin Jones has won a fourth term but has been mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.

In offering his 'personal perspective about a politician who just refuses to take responsibility,' Florida political reporter Michael Putney had some harsh words for Gov. Rick Scott.

Ty Penserga will also be the state's first LGBTQ+ Asian-American mayor.

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

Keechl was the first out gay member of the Broward County Commission and the county's first gay mayor.

Anyone who had the page bookmarked and tries to go to that section now will end up at a generic "Things To Do" page instead.