Republicans' unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks highlighted in new HRC Congressional Scorecard
But Democrats and independents were able to turn back these efforts.
October 23, 2024
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Republican Sen. Roger Marshall seeks to block Biden ban on anti-trans discrimination in health care
The GOP senator doesn't think a ban on sex discrimination in health care should include gender identity, and he's making some baseless assertions to argue his case.
May 25, 2024
White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers
They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”
June 13, 2023
GOP Senators Want to Police LGBTQ+ Content in Kids' Shows
Five U.S. senators, led by Roger Marshall, say shows with this content should not be rated as appropriate for children.
May 6, 2022
GOP Senator Considers Blocking School Meal Funding Over LGBTQ+ Rights
Sen. Roger Marshall said he may obstruct the funds due to new guidance by the Biden administration that bans LGBTQ+ discrimination in programs receiving federal nutrition funds.
June 23, 2022
The 13 (Mostly Antigay) Senators Who Voted Against Sec. Pete Buttigieg
The senators who voted against confirming Buttigieg as transportation secretary were almost exclusively from the South.
February 2, 2021
Antigay Kansas Rep. Won't Be Returning to Congress
But the Republican who defeated Tim Huelskamp isn't exactly a progressive dream come true.
August 3, 2016
Susan Collins, Joe Manchin Vote for Anti-Trans Language in COVID Bill
The amendment failed, but it received the votes of supposed Republican ally Collins and conservative Democrat Manchin.
March 8, 2021
Sen. Rand Paul Rants: Trans Inclusion Will 'Destroy Girls' Athletics'
The Republican from Kentucky went on an anti-trans tirade at a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona.
February 3, 2021
Welcome to Summer camp
Nicole Kidman and writer Paul Rudnick talk about remaking The Stepford Wives in an era when "traditional values" are scarier than ever
May 11, 2004
Op-ed: Condi for Commissioner?
Condi (or a few other women) might be the right person for the NFL job.
October 3, 2014
Virginia Firefighter Files Suit Saying He Was Ousted Because He's Gay
Scott Phillips-Gartner alleges he was routinely harassed and then forced into early retirement once he came out to his superiors in Norfolk, Va.
November 29, 2018
KKK Spreads Antigay Leaflets After LGBT Protections Forum
Less than a week after opponents of a non-discrimination ordinance faced-off with supporters, Jacksonville, Fla. neighborhoods were targeted with hateful leaflets.
November 23, 2015
Why Is an LGBTQ Organization Taking Money From Fox News?
No group that works for minority interests should be associated with a racist, misogynistic network.
September 17, 2018
Boy Scouts Stop Taking Calls, Tony Perkins Freaks Out
When the Boy Scouts of America turned its comment-line over to an automated message, the antigay Family Research Council President Tony Perkins sent a panicked email to supporters with the phone numbers of BSA board members.
January 31, 2013
The Sissy Awards
Every year we have to endure our fair share of idiots, but this year takes the cake. So we here at The Advocate have reinstated our annual sissy awards, recognizing those who show arrogant stupidity, dishonesty, or just a severe lack of spine. From Paris Hilton to Peter Pace, let's give it up for this year's winners losers.
December 14, 2007
2015 Oscar Noms: Imitation Game, Meryl Streep, Still Alice
Read the full list of nominations for this year's Academy Awards, to be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.
January 15, 2015
NYC Pride: One Year After Marriage Equality
Sunday marked the first anniversary of the passage of the marriage equality law in New York. Pride marchers celebrated with a party, by reflecting on the year's achievements, and by setting a to-do list.
June 25, 2012
7 Things List: June 19, 2015
Our entertainment and events highlights this week include Pride in the Windy City, the sweet sound of out singer Olly Alexander from Years & Years, and that star-studded video from her majesty -- Madonna.
June 19, 2015