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Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership role

Davante Lewis tells The Advocate about his removal as vice chairman on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, which he believes was racially and politically motivated.

Dr. Rachel Levine Is Now First Trans 4-Star Admiral in U.S. History

She is the first out transgender four-star officer and first female four-star admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Rachel Levine Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Members recognize and elect individuals who have made significant contributions to medical science, health care, and public health.

Pelosi Presses Pentagon Into Reversing Travel Ban on Baldwin's Partner

The Pentagon at first blocked Rep. Tammy Baldwin's domestic partner from traveling on a military plane with a congressional delegation on a trip to Europe, but gave in after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intervened. The Pentagon said it was merely following House rules, which do not define domestic partners as spouses. Pelosi's office countered that the Pentagon has its own rules about who can go on its planes.

Nonbinary trans U.S. House candidate injects testosterone in campaign ad

Mel Manuel's ad makes points about bodily autonomy and the threat to democracy.

17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way

The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.

A New Path to LGBT Power

Equality Illinois helped usher in new legislation that will make it easier for LGBT people to affect policy in schools, hospitals, and prisons.

White House Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Transphobic Comments About Rachel Levine

Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Congress, officials called out the Georgia congresswoman’s derogatory comments against the assistant secretary for health.

Assistant HHS Secretary Admiral Rachel Levine on Being Visible

For the nation’s highest ranking trans person, any vitriol directed her way only makes her more determined to fight and advocate on behalf of the community.

Mississippi Poised to Elect First Gay Legislator Ever

Fabian Nelson won the Democratic primary for his Mississippi House district and has no opposition in the general election.

Supreme Court Sides Against Same-Sex Couples

Whether they intended or not, the justices sent same-sex couples a message about who is welcome.

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Masterpiece Cakeshop Back in Court for Refusing Service to Trans Woman

The case may very well be a game changer for LGBTQ equality, which is why cakeshop owner Jack Phillips wants it dismissed. 

Black Gay Man Davante Lewis Is First Out State Official in Louisiana

Lewis, an advocate for renewable energy, won a runoff election to become a member of the state's Public Service Commission.

People Living With HIV Now Allowed to Join U.S. Public Health Corps

Applicants living with HIV and chronic hepatitis B will no longer be rejected from becoming officers in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Tucker Carlson Goes on Vitriolic, Transphobic Rant Over Dr. Levine

It's the latest in a long history of transphobia for the Carlson family.

Donald Trump’s offensively anti-LGBTQ+ military ad draws sharp criticism

The former president seemed keen on banning LGBTQ+ people from serving in the U.S. military in his second term.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks's Twitter Suspended After Misgendering Dr. Levine

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks's misgendering of the top transgender federal government official violated Twitter's hateful conduct policy.

13 Times Tucker Carlson Should Have Been Fired

Fox News wouldn’t even let him say goodbye.