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US Rep Nancy Mace speaks to reporters as she leaves the Capitol building

What’s happening with Nancy Mace’s anti-transgender bathroom bans?

A look at the attention-seeking political gamesmanship of the South Carolina congresswoman that will lead to real people getting hurt.

US Rep Nancy Mace holds up papers during a line of questioning

Nancy Mace supported an LGBTQ+ equality bill before pushing a transgender bathroom ban

“I strongly support LGBTQ rights and equality. No one should be discriminated against. I do believe that religious liberty, the First Amendment, gay rights, and transgender equality can all coexist," Mace said in 2021.

us rep elect sarah mcbride attends an orientation for new members of Congress

'A betrayal': Trans people respond to Sarah McBride's bathroom ban compliance

“I can deal with this; other people shouldn’t have to,” Rep.-elect Sarah McBride told The Advocate in response to criticism.

AOC Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez press conference

Watch AOC slam Nancy Mace for 'endangering all women' with transgender bathroom ban

"All it does is allow these Republicans to go around and bully any woman who isn't wearing a skirt because they think she might not look woman enough," Ocasio-Cortez said.

Andy Beshear

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear perfectly explains why he vetoed the 'nastiest' anti-trans bill

Politicians and media personalities aren't "talking about what people are worried about" enough, according to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

President of the Heritage Foundation Kevin D Roberts

Project 2025's creator is 'ecstatic' over Trump's terrible cabinet picks

As the rest of the world scratches their heads at Trump's bizarre and unqualified cabinet picks, Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts said the choices are "sending signals that you better go back if you're here illegally."

Jared Polis RFK Jr

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis backtracks apparent support for RFK Jr. leading HHS (exclusive)

A spokesperson for Polis told The Advocate that “Governor Polis has not changed his view as a whole on RFK Jr. or on the Governor’s previously stated concerns regarding some of RFK Jr’s positions."

Matt Gaetz

10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz

Gaetz's long history of sex crime allegations and misusing taxpayer funds put him right in line with Trump.

LGBTQ+ people at a Pride Parade

Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

Demonstrators rally against Project 2025 NYC Manhattan Times Square

Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

Harper Steele

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Susie Wiles and Donald Trump

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.

shocked black man reading cell phone footage still RaeShanda Lias instagram video showing racist text message

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.

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The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election

There were some bright spots.