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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ‘has a recipe’ for countering MAGA, trans hate, and billionaire bullies

The city’s mayor, who is up for reelection, says it’s important for leaders to "feel the pain" of those being affected by Trump’s agenda, including in the LGBTQ+ community.

Who are the Zizians, a cult-like group led by a transgender woman?

The group has been linked to six killings.

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

The test of contracting out canvassers — like Elon Musk in Pennsylvania — will fail

People with perseverance and passion for the candidate go door-to-door, and not for a paycheck.

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

In the most comprehensive political survey of LGBTQ+ Americans ever conducted found most respondents – 85% – “always” or “nearly always” voted, compared with roughly a third of the general population.

5 important takeaways from Kamala Harris's CNN town hall

At the Pennsylvania event, she emphasized Donald Trump's dictatorial ambitions and said she will focus on solving problems and lifting up the American people,

Tim Walz joins HRC and Out for Harris to kick off 10-day LGBTQ+ voter battleground push (exclusive)

Kamala Harris’s running mate has a long history of allyship.

Hundreds protest Pittsburgh hospital for caving to Trump and denying trans youth gender-affirming care

Almost 200 people alone showed up at UPMC’s hospital in Pittsburgh, home to the largest gender clinic in Southwest Pennsylvania, and continued to make their voices heard even as rain poured on the rally last week.

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.

Shooting at LGBTQ+ bathhouse in Pittsburgh leaves man in critical condition

Law enforcement responded to reports of a man with a firearm threatening people inside Club Pittsburgh early Friday morning.

For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Donald Trump celebrates golf legend Arnold Palmer’s ‘unbelievable’ genitals in bizarre campaign rally rant

With their obsession over people’s body parts, Republicans are upping their level of cringe this election.

Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students

The South Western School District is drawing much criticism for the plan, taken on the advice of a right-wing law firm.

Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast

Newsom also recently had anti-LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Kirk and commentator Michael Savage on his show.

Philadelphia schools will allow trans athletes to compete, rejecting Trump executive order

The Philadelphia School District has announced that it will continue to allow transgender athletes to compete on teams that align with their gender identity.

These parents of transgender kids have a lot to say about the Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care

“Access to lifesaving medical care makes all the difference in the world,” the dad of a transgender daughter told The Advocate.

Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law

The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

John Fetterman tells The Advocate he's confident Harris will win Pennsylvania

The longtime LGBTQ+ ally also had some choice words about the GOP trans attack ads during a recent CNN interview.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Video: Gay Kamala Harris campaign volunteers in Pennsylvania verbally attacked by homophobe (exclusive)

“The only way we can fight this hate is to not back down and to win this election,” campaign volunteer Jason Bello said.