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Zooey Zephyr calls on trans people to 'plant the flag of joy' against Donald Trump (exclusive)

Zephyr tells The Advocate about Republicans' Capitol Hill bathroom ban, the state of trans rights, and a new documentary about her censure, Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr.

Heckling of Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr in Montana Recalls Past Incidents of Bigotry

After Zephyr was barred from the House chamber, she had to work in the hallway, and some women tried to stop her from even doing that.

Mixed Results for Republicans Who Backed Marriage Equality in New York

Mark Grisanti, one of four Republican state senators who backed marriage equality legislation last year, won his race for reelection, while Stephen Saland appeared to be losing.

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LGBTQ+ Activist Edafe Okporo Is Building Bridges

The gay Nigerian refugee who is one of The Advocate's People of the Year isn't waiting for someone else to make the U.S. a better place.

Dems Won't Seat Homophobe Mark Harris in Congress

Democratic House leaders cite claims of election fraud in refusing to seat Harris, who has expressed longing for a time when being gay was illegal.

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

Advocate, Out, Plus nominated for 2025 GLAAD Media Awards alongside biggest queer films and TV of the year

The Advocate's reporters Ryan Adamczeski and Christopher Wiggins also scored nominations for Outstanding Print Article and Outstanding Online Journalism Article.

Tim Kaine Defeats Antigay George Allen for Virginia Senate Seat

Allen has a record of opposing marriage equality and LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes laws.

LGBT Supporter Wins Hawaii Senate Race

Mazie Hirono moves up from the U.S. House to the Senate, defeating Linda Lingle, who as the state's governor had vetoed civil unions.

Two Trans Women Make History After Being Elected to Mexico's Congress

Both women are long-time activists who plan to tackle the discrimination many LGBTQ+ Mexicans still face. 

Julian Bond, Champion of Civil Rights for All, Dead at 75

Bond was a supporter of marriage equality, comprehensive LGBT civil rights legislation, and more.

Mexican lawmaker pioneers transsexual rights

A Mexican congressman said Thursday he will submit a bill in March that would amend the country's constitution to guarantee the rights of transsexuals.

The 18 Best Advocate Op-eds on HIV in 2014

Forced jailing, Vladimir Putin, and PrEP are just a few of the topics our op-eds hit this year when it comes to HIV.

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.