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Virginia Mom Gives Impassioned Defense of LGBTQ+ Library Books: Video

This is the type of allyship that deserves a standing ovation.

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US vs Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth

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LGBTQ+ groups cautiously optimistic that Supreme Court will rule for trans youth care

Even though conservative justices expressing skepticism about such care, supporters of trans rights say there may be a favorable ruling.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal, Va.

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Virginia Library Temporarily Avoids Closing Over LGBTQ+ Books Controversy

A temporary lifeline for Samuels Public Library fuels a broader struggle over free speech, discrimination, and community values as residents and officials clash over LGBTQ+ books.

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Supreme Court blocks Idaho's ban on emergency abortions, but it's 'not a victory for pregnant patients'

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an Idaho ban on emergency abortions, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says the decision "is not a victory for pregnant patients."

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The Far Right Is Exploiting the Nashville Tragedy to Promote Transphobia

As soon as it became known that the shooter may have identified as trans, the right-wing media outrage ecosystem went to work.

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Virginia Library to Remain Open After County Leaders Resolve LGBTQ+ Book Spat

The agreement scripts a fresh chapter in Samuels Public Library’s LGBTQ+ books saga.

Virginia Mom Gives Impassioned Defense of LGBTQ+ Library Books: Video

This is the type of allyship that deserves a standing ovation.

The Science Says It: Gender-Affirming Care Saves Young Trans Lives

A new study adds more evidence to back up what LGBTQ+ advocates have been pointing out for years.

We lost it at the movies

The summer's top 10 hottest films for gays and lesbians

How We Find Queer Joy and Inspiration Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

In the editor's letter for The Advocate's July/August issue, we illuminate the strange chasm between increased queer visibility and right-wing attacks on LGBTQ+ youth.

New Trump Health Care Rule Will Harm 1.5 Million Trans People

The Trump administration announced a new proposed regulation today, gutting antidiscrimination protections.

LGBTQ+ groups cautiously optimistic that Supreme Court will rule for trans youth care

Even though conservative justices expressing skepticism about such care, supporters of trans rights say there may be a favorable ruling.

Virginia Library Temporarily Avoids Closing Over LGBTQ+ Books Controversy

A temporary lifeline for Samuels Public Library fuels a broader struggle over free speech, discrimination, and community values as residents and officials clash over LGBTQ+ books.

Virginia Republicans vote to take control of local library after losing fight to remove LGBTQ+ books

After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.

Supreme Court blocks Idaho's ban on emergency abortions, but it's 'not a victory for pregnant patients'

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an Idaho ban on emergency abortions, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says the decision "is not a victory for pregnant patients."

'Avengers: Endgame' Is the Straight White Male Superhero's Swan Song

The blockbuster marks the end of an era -- and the beginning of a more diverse one.

No, We Can't Just Wait for Conservatives to Die

Many assumed that the march of time would take care of racism, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny. If only it were that simple.

Supreme Court to decide whether states can protect LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy

The practice has been widely condemned as harmful and ineffective.

This Small Virginia Town Could Lose Its Library Over LGBTQ+ Book Brawl

Some conservative parents are claiming books with LGBTQ+ themes are essentially pornography.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student, Blocks West Virginia Sports Ban

Only two justices dissented.

WATCH: You Should Invite SCOTUS to Your Gay Wedding

Jesse Tyler Ferguson reminds us that Supreme Court justices like free cake and champagne too. And hopefully, they like equality as well.

It’s Time for Biden and Senate Democrats to Save Voting Rights

With voting rights legislation stalled, it's almost as if Mitch McConnell was still majority leader.

Georgia Senate Seats Could Keep McConnell in Power, Trump Out of Jail

Of course, the Senate Majority Leader has a vested interest in the Georgia run-offs, but the one-term president does too.

Powerful conservative operative’s Do No Harm group is a threat to transgender kids (exclusive)

Leonard Leo, the man responsible for reshaping the U.S. Supreme Court into an ultra-conservative body, is targeting trans youth’s access to gender-affirming care.

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The agreement scripts a fresh chapter in Samuels Public Library’s LGBTQ+ books saga.

This is the type of allyship that deserves a standing ovation.

A new study adds more evidence to back up what LGBTQ+ advocates have been pointing out for years.

The summer's top 10 hottest films for gays and lesbians

In the editor's letter for The Advocate's July/August issue, we illuminate the strange chasm between increased queer visibility and right-wing attacks on LGBTQ+ youth.

The Trump administration announced a new proposed regulation today, gutting antidiscrimination protections.

Even though conservative justices expressing skepticism about such care, supporters of trans rights say there may be a favorable ruling.

A temporary lifeline for Samuels Public Library fuels a broader struggle over free speech, discrimination, and community values as residents and officials clash over LGBTQ+ books.

After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an Idaho ban on emergency abortions, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says the decision "is not a victory for pregnant patients."

The blockbuster marks the end of an era -- and the beginning of a more diverse one.

Many assumed that the march of time would take care of racism, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny. If only it were that simple.

The practice has been widely condemned as harmful and ineffective.

As soon as it became known that the shooter may have identified as trans, the right-wing media outrage ecosystem went to work.

Some conservative parents are claiming books with LGBTQ+ themes are essentially pornography.

Only two justices dissented.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson reminds us that Supreme Court justices like free cake and champagne too. And hopefully, they like equality as well.

With voting rights legislation stalled, it's almost as if Mitch McConnell was still majority leader.

Of course, the Senate Majority Leader has a vested interest in the Georgia run-offs, but the one-term president does too.

Leonard Leo, the man responsible for reshaping the U.S. Supreme Court into an ultra-conservative body, is targeting trans youth’s access to gender-affirming care.