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Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

Is It Safe to Fly a Pride Flag After California Shooting Tragedy? Readers Weigh in

We asked readers what they think about displaying a Pride flag in today’s political climate.

Karine Jean-Pierre on being a Black lesbian working for the White House: 'It matters' (exclusive)

President Biden's spokesperson spoke exclusively to The Advocate about her role and the administration’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in the current political climate.

Fight to ban same-sex marriage in California losing steam?

One of two groups competing to put a same-sex marriage ban before California voters in 2006 has bowed out of the fight for now, saying the timing and political climate are not right to get such a measure passed.

Pete Buttigieg Explains the Difference Between Climate Change and Seasons to Republican Lawmaker

Transportation secretary baffled by lawmaker’s insistence that seasons and climate change are the same.

Russia Probe Sinks Anti-LGBT Trump Nom for Chief Agriculture Scientist

Sam Clovis has withdrawn from consideration for the position because of connections to the alleged Trump-Russia collusion, but he'll still have a senior position at the Department of Agriculture.

Pete Buttigieg Has to Keep Explaining to Republicans That Seasons Aren't Climate Change

The Secretary of Transportation finds himself repeatedly schooling the GOP on the difference between seasons and climate change.

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

Chi Omega Invalidates Nonbinary Sorority Sister's Membership

The former sorority member says the national organization is being exclusionary and transphobic because of the current political climate.

Kentucky leads the fight against conversion therapy amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Kentucky has become a beacon of hope against the current political climate targeting queer people, writes Kentucky state Rep. Lisa Willner.

WATCH: A Political Film About a Gay Novelist

Director Coy Middlebrook offers up a portrait of an American family at a deep crossroads, where three brothers must find the path to forgiveness and the courage to change -- in today's political climate.

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Trump Appoints EPA's Top Enemy to Head Agency, and Comedy Writes Itself

We have to laugh at Donald Trump's recently announced appointments now, because we'll likely be crying for four years.

Pete Buttigieg: Mike Johnson Should Focus on His Job and Less on Taking Away LGBTQ+ Rights

“The thing that I think has taken a lot of Americans aback about the speaker is that he holds these views and is not some random member of the House. He’s the speaker of the House. He’s the leader of the House,” Buttigieg said.

Pete Buttigieg, first out gay Cabinet secretary, to be replaced by antigay former reality star & Fox News host

Sean Duffy starred on MTV’s The Real World before entering conservative politics.

5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'

Season 4 stars Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Latrice Royale talk about what life is really like for LGBTQ+ folks in small town America — and why it's important to keep fighting extremist opposition.

Artist Spotlight: Sascha Schneider

Schneider's risky homoerotic artwork enjoyed great popularity in Germany. Then the political climate changed.

This Florida county spent $800k to show its support for LGBTQ+ people

Broward County’s $800,000 investment in a Rose Parade float was a symbol of inclusivity and diversity, challenging Florida’s current political climate.

Gay Nigerian: Antigay Law Is a Distraction From Real Problems

The first man to come out in Nigeria on national television was forced to flee three years after doing so. And he says the political climate has only gotten worse.

Why Scouting America blazes a different trail

Sydney Ireland championed the groundbreaking move for this organization embrace inclusivity. But in this social and political climate, more must be done to ensure the progress made doesn't take steps back.

Will Young Queer People Vote for Biden to Defeat Trump?

For first-time LGBTQ+ voters, the upcoming election just might define the rest of their lives. So what are they thinking?