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An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care

While efforts to ban or severely limit access to gender-affirming care are blunt and sweeping, gender-affirming care is anything but, writes Human Rights Watch's Yasemin Smallens.

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If you think Project 2025 is scary, take a look at Donald Trump's Agenda 47

If reelected, Donald Trump will "cut federal funding for any school or program pushing critical race theory or gender ideology" and "create a new credentialing body to certify teachers who embrace patriotic values."

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Outrage after Oklahoma education superintendent reframes Nex Benedict’s death without naming the teen

Ryan Walters, the far-right politician responsible for schools in the state, spoke about “woke mobs” and claimed conservatives were under attack.

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How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

Ashley Brundage transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat

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political agendas

An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care

While efforts to ban or severely limit access to gender-affirming care are blunt and sweeping, gender-affirming care is anything but, writes Human Rights Watch's Yasemin Smallens.

Pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC Makes Its Mark With Political Victories

Pennsylvania's Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta sought to "beat beatable bigots," and he says the group helped do just that.

If you think Project 2025 is scary, take a look at Donald Trump's Agenda 47

If reelected, Donald Trump will "cut federal funding for any school or program pushing critical race theory or gender ideology" and "create a new credentialing body to certify teachers who embrace patriotic values."

WATCH: Opponent Slams Chris Christie on Marriage Stance

N.J. state senator Barbara Buono, Chris Christie's gubernatorial opponent, told the governor that her daughter 'is not a political agenda' during a Tuesday debate.

WATCH: Navy Chaplain Claims 'Demon of Rape' Inside Call for Trans Student Rights

Former chaplain Gordon 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt also contends that parents who validate their trans children's identities are abusing those children in favor of pushing a 'political agenda.'

Pelosi and the gays

She's been attacked as a "radical San Francisco liberal." But Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she's sticking with her gay constituents as she takes control of the nation's political agenda.

Brian Sims named CEO of the LGBTQ+ PAC that took on Moms for Liberty in 2023 (exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, Brian Sims shared his vision for Agenda PAC as it gears up for the final stretch of the high-stakes 2024 election cycle.

Moms for Liberty Candidates Rejected by Voters in Key School Board Elections

Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.

McAuliffe, Christie Win Governors' Races

LGBT issues figured in both closely watched elections.

ACQUITTED: First Test of New Hate Crimes Law Fails

Anthony Ray Jenkins and David Jason Jenkins escaped conviction on the charge that they attacked Kevin Pennington because of his sexual orientation in the first case to be prosecuted under the new federal hate-crimes law.

Outrage after Oklahoma education superintendent reframes Nex Benedict’s death without naming the teen

Ryan Walters, the far-right politician responsible for schools in the state, spoke about “woke mobs” and claimed conservatives were under attack.

LGBTQ+ candidates lose races for Florida legislature

Two gay men expected to win Florida House seats lost to Republican incumbents. Voters failed to elect three trans candidates seeking to make history.

How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

Cuomo Wants Marriage Equality for NY

Happy New Year, science

The time has come for Bush's willful rejection of scientific research to end.

Has Chick-fil-A Abandoned Antigay Ways?

"We have no agenda, policy or position against anyone," said an executive for the embattled fast food chain, which also has no corporate antidiscrimination policy.

Kroger starts to carry gay pub again in Nashville stores

Kroger Co. announced Monday that a regional gay newspaper will once again be carried in the free publication rack inside some of its Nashville-area grocery stores, according to the Associated Press.

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Conservatives on the edge

Hurricanes. Criminal indictments. 2,000 dead soldiers. A supreme fight over the top court. Are D.C.'s antigay leaders too busy at the moment to fight creeping equality?

A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history

Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.

Target CEO Defends Campaign Donation

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political agendas

While efforts to ban or severely limit access to gender-affirming care are blunt and sweeping, gender-affirming care is anything but, writes Human Rights Watch's Yasemin Smallens.

Pennsylvania's Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta sought to "beat beatable bigots," and he says the group helped do just that.

If reelected, Donald Trump will "cut federal funding for any school or program pushing critical race theory or gender ideology" and "create a new credentialing body to certify teachers who embrace patriotic values."

N.J. state senator Barbara Buono, Chris Christie's gubernatorial opponent, told the governor that her daughter 'is not a political agenda' during a Tuesday debate.

Former chaplain Gordon 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt also contends that parents who validate their trans children's identities are abusing those children in favor of pushing a 'political agenda.'

She's been attacked as a "radical San Francisco liberal." But Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she's sticking with her gay constituents as she takes control of the nation's political agenda.

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, Brian Sims shared his vision for Agenda PAC as it gears up for the final stretch of the high-stakes 2024 election cycle.

Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.

LGBT issues figured in both closely watched elections.

Anthony Ray Jenkins and David Jason Jenkins escaped conviction on the charge that they attacked Kevin Pennington because of his sexual orientation in the first case to be prosecuted under the new federal hate-crimes law.

Ryan Walters, the far-right politician responsible for schools in the state, spoke about “woke mobs” and claimed conservatives were under attack.

Two gay men expected to win Florida House seats lost to Republican incumbents. Voters failed to elect three trans candidates seeking to make history.

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

The time has come for Bush's willful rejection of scientific research to end.

"We have no agenda, policy or position against anyone," said an executive for the embattled fast food chain, which also has no corporate antidiscrimination policy.

Kroger Co. announced Monday that a regional gay newspaper will once again be carried in the free publication rack inside some of its Nashville-area grocery stores, according to the Associated Press.

Hurricanes. Criminal indictments. 2,000 dead soldiers. A supreme fight over the top court. Are D.C.'s antigay leaders too busy at the moment to fight creeping equality?

Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.