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What states are voting on marriage equality on Tuesday?

Marriage equality may be settled law, but some states still have discriminatory amendments in their constitutions.

Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.

How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself

The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.

Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

JD Vance's horrendous record of homophobia and transphobia

Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick hasn't been a senator long — but he's been in the public eye long enough to accrue a strongly anti-LGBTQ+ record.

Most married same-sex couples worried about challenges to marriage equality: study

In the aftermath of recent Supreme Court decisions, same-sex couples are worried about their marriage rights.

Log Cabin Republicans president bizarrely defends Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ record

The Log Cabin Republicans are standing by their man.

Celebrating Pride Month and democracy with the Human Rights Campaign’s leader, Kelley Robinson (exclusive)

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

Here are all the ways marriage equality has been 'unambiguously positive' for America

The study from the RAND Corp. comes 20 years after the first legal marriages for same-sex couples took place in Massachusetts.

What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity

Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.

On Roe v. Wade's anniversary, the meaning of the ruling — and its loss

The abortion rights ruling stood for almost 50 years, with major implications for other bodily autonomy rights. What are the implications of its overturning?

Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

Wisconsin Democrats Seek to Write Marriage Equality Into Law

The state still has constitutional and statutory bans on same-sex marriage, even though they're unenforceable.

Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.

How Anti-LGBTQ+ Is Newly Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson? Very.

Johnson has voted against major LGBTQ+ rights bills, led an anti-transgender hearing, and called LGBTQ+ people a "deviant group."

America's Largest LGBTQ+ Rights Group Endorses Biden and Harris for Reelection

“At a time when the forces of hatred seek to divide us by race, place, and identity, the choice in this election is clear," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.

Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion

Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.

Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection to Senate in 2024

Romney has shown a degree of independence from the Republican Party but still has a largely poor record on LGBTQ+ issues.

Prop 8’s Sandy Stier & Kris Perry Mark 10 Years of Marriage

Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to Sandy Stier and Kris Perry during a Pride reception at the vice president’s residence.