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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.

Republicans Put 'Gay Panic' Defense Ban on Pause in New Hampshire

New Hampshire was on the brink of banning the "gay panic" defense, until the law was put on hold at the last minute.

Minnesota Moves Toward Banning Conversion Therapy

The state's House of Representatives has approved the ban, and it is likely to pass in the Senate.

Florida's First Gay Latino Lawmaker, Carlos Guillermo Smith, Announces State Senate Run

Smith previously served in the state's house of representatives before losing his election in 2022.

Kansas Anti-Trans Sports Bill Officially Dead

The state's House of Representatives has failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of the measure.

Delaware House to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Bill

A bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in Delaware is expected to be voted on by the state's House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Gay Alaska Congressional Candidate Receives Death Threat

Christopher Constant is one of almost 50 candidates running for the state's only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rhode Island Gov. Signs Marriage Equality Bill

Immediately after the state House of Representatives approved the Marriage Equality Act, Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the measure into law.

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Meet the Candidates: Florida's Ken Keechl

This Broward County lawyer is hoping to defeat a climate-denying, Trump-supporting Republican for a seat on the state House of Representatives.

Disgraced Curtis Resigns From Office

Richard Curtis, the latest Republican to become embroiled in a gay sex scandal, will resign his post in the Washington State house of representatives.

La. Legislators Refuse to Repeal Sodomy Ban

The state's House of Representatives, facing pressure from the Christian right, votes down a repeal of the unconstitutional, unenforceable law that has nonetheless continued to be used as grounds for arrest.

Meet the LGBT Candidates of 2016: Orlando's Beth Tuura

In this first part of a series, we get acquainted with an aspiring member of Florida's conservative state House, a woman who hopes to represent the district that is home to the Pulse nightclub.

Gay House Speaker Marks First for Colorado

Mark Ferrandino, an openly gay Denver democrat, was nominated as the Speaker of the House of Representatives by fellow state legislators on Thursday. Ferrandino is the first openly LGBT person to hold the speaker's gavel.

Ohio Republicans Still Targeting Gays in Critical State Legislative Races

Ohio has passed both a law and a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, but that hasn't stopped the GOP from trying to stir up antigay sentiment in order to keep its four-seat advantage in the state house of representatives.

Meet the Class of 2013

The 113th Congress has the highest number of openly LGBT members in the body's history, with six in the House and, for the first time, an openly gay senator. Each politico here brings something unique to the table. They're all Democrats, and all were endorsed by the Victory Fund, meaning they fully support federal, state, and local efforts to advance LGBT rights. Meet your new representatives.

Out Democrat Mondaire Jones on Republican opponent's blackface scandal: He knew what he was doing

Jones, a Black gay man, is running for Congress against Mike Lawler, who wore blackface for a Michael Jackson costume in 2006.

Democrats Flip Another House Seat With New Mexico Victory

Xochitl Torres Small's win brings the Democrats' gain to 39 seats, according to CNN.

Out Politician Brian Sims Ends Congressional Run

In a surprise move, Sims endorses another candidate for the House of Representatives.

LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election

The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.