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President Biden, HHS Secretary Becerra mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

"There should be no place for hate in America — and yet too many transgender Americans, including young people, are cruelly targeted and face harassment simply for being themselves," Biden said.

Speaker Mike Johnson bans trans people from all single-sex bathrooms at U.S. House

The GOP is doubling down on bigotry instead of addressing the concerns of the American people.

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Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine

Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.

Trump picks anti-LGBTQ+ former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence

Gabbard, a former congresswoman, once apologized for her anti-LGBTQ+ past but has done an about-face yet again.

John Thune, South Dakota Republican senator with a poor LGBTQ+ rights record, elected as majority leader

Thune, a senator from South Dakota, has differed with Donald Trump at times but now says he's committed to Trump's agenda.

Gay Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia announces leadership bid

“I’m excited to represent our Caucus and reclaim and maintain the majority,” Garcia wrote in a letter to colleagues.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: Democrats don't have to abandon LGBTQ+ people to win

Beshear points out that he vetoed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation yet still won reelection in a red state.

Harper Steele: Trans people can't be sacrificed in political debate

Steele has had it with those who are blaming transgender people for Democrats' election loss.

Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's pick for White House chief of staff?

Wiles is a veteran but low-profile Republican political operative who was one of the people leading Trump's 2024 campaign.

Jamie Lee Curtis sends love and support to LGBTQ+ folks, allies, and others post-election

We must "fight for women and our children and their futures and fight against tyranny, one day at a time," says Curtis, the mother of a transgender daughter.

Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election

"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.

Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate and will be the only LGBTQ+ member

Baldwin prevailed in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde.

Donald Trump elected president again, defeating Kamala Harris

But there are ways to resist his dictatorial, extremist plans.

Emily Randall makes history as first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress

Randall, who identifies as queer, captured a U.S. House seat in Washington State's Sixth Congressional District.

Presidential race remained undecided on Election Night

Pennsylvania was called for Trump in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving him three votes shy of an Electoral College victory.

Why this queer woman won't 'agree to disagree'

For eight years, Donald Trump's ascension has torn families and friends apart. Now some of his supporters are asking marginalized people to "agree to disagree" over his hateful politics. Here's why I won't, whether you're family or not.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

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

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.

Jill Stein's running mate, Butch Ware, caught in transphobic comments

Ware said he didn't think "biological males should play in female sports."