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Florida’s Gen Z Congressman Says DeSantis Is Engaged in ‘Fascism’

The youngest member of Congress, who hails from Florida, calls out that state’s governor’s targeting of the LGBTQ+ community as fascist.

Annise Parker: LGBT People Must Engage in Politics

The former mayor of Houston, now head of Victory Fund, sits down with The Advocate at OUT & Equal to discuss how we can all affect change.

JD Vance's trans ex-friend: Republicans don't hate trans people, they're just 'engaging in opportunism'

"I know that because [Vance] was very loving and respectful of a trans person in his life, and is now choosing to use trans kids as a political ploy," Sofia Nelson said.

24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends

Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?

Antigay Senator: Politicians Obligated to Proselytize

Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford boasts a history of preaching against LGBTQ equality.

Do Voters Prefer Lesbian Candidates to Gay Male Politicians?

Annise Parker, the former mayor of Houston, says lesbian candidates win at higher percentage rates compared to gay male candidates.

The Rise of the Lesbian Super PAC

LPAC, a new super PAC created by influential lesbians, plans to raise at least $1 million this cycle to help elect pro-equality candidates and amplify women's voices in the political conversation.

Sweetheart Measure for Churches Stripped From GOP Tax Bill

A version of the tax bill hurtling through Congress included an amendment that would have allowed churches to get even more political. Democrats helped kill it.

The Plan to Combat Global Homophobia, From Peru to Nigeria

The Human Rights Campaign's Global Innovative Advocacy Summit is bringing together world leaders to strategize a global response to hate. 

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Publicly Endorses Trump

Which brands will side with Trump, and which will defy him?

 

Biden to Meet With Families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, along with a fine of about $16,400.

Maine Rep. Charles Skold opens up about fighting for his community and his prized Beyoncé crop top

Skold’s transformation from Christian conservative to out and proud gay Democrat is rooted in his deep ties to his family and community.


Why Out Candidate Alex Morse Is Challenging a Powerful Incumbent

Morse, running in the First Congressional District in Massachusetts, talks to The Advocate about how he differs from fellow Democrat Richard Neal.

MSNBC Analyst Karine Jean-Pierre Is Proof Representation Matters

Move On's Karine Jean-Pierre is the antidote to ugly and dangerous times.

Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Is Sentenced to 22 Years Over January 6

It is the longest given to anyone in relation to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.

Miss Manners Responds to Christians Who Don't Want Gays at Christmas

The syndicated columnist confronts "Biblical believers" who want a hetero-only holiday.

Facebook Boots Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos, Other Haters

They and others violated the platform's policy against dangerous individuals and organizations, Facebook officials said.

10 Republican 'hate squad' lawmakers targeted by pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC

Agenda PAC is hoping to unseat these "beatable bigots."

Right-Wing Activists 'Unlikely' to Qualify Calif. Trans Student Law for Repeal

Initial projections indicate that right-wing activists did not secure enough signatories to place California's School Success and Opportunity Act on the chopping block in next year's election.