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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.

Did you know most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has failed? 'We're getting these wins'

While anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scary, we're doing better than you might think, Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project Gabby Doyle tells The Advocate.

Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care

These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.

Rhode Island advances law protecting doctors who provide abortions & gender-affirming care

Eleven years (to the day) after passing marriage equality, Rhode Island lawmakers took another notable step to protect LGBTQ+ health care.

Texas AG Ken Paxton won't leave trans people alone, again requests data from out of state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has once again requested medical records from a transgender health care provider in another state, despite having no legal jurisdiction.