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Pornhub's search trends expose America's naughty coping mechanisms to Trump's win

The stats don't lie. The Midwest was letting its freak flag fly.

The Vacation From Hell

One of the biggest adjustments for new parents is figuring out how to travel with your kid(s). Unfortunately, things never go as planned, and vacations can become more stressful than just staying home.

Andrew Sullivan to Stop Blogging

'My eyes are swimming with tears,' he writes of leaving his readers, but he promises to return.

Chasten Buttigieg Powerfully Responds to Mike Pence’s Homophobia

The husband, father, educator, and author took to his keyboard and clapped back at the former Republican vice president for using the Buttigieg family as a punchline.

Trans Workers File Unfair Labor Practices Complaints Against Netflix

Terra Field and B. Pagels-Minor say Netflix retaliated against them for speaking out about Dave Chappelle's transphobic and homophobic jokes in his latest special.

TOWN HALL: Dems Talk LGBT Rights, Economy, and More

The three Democratic presidential candidates stressed familiar themes in taking audience questions a week before the Iowa caucuses.

Queer Youth Negatively Affected by Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Debates: Trevor Project Poll

From attacks on LGBTQ+ spaces to threats to drag shows, LGBTQ+ are watching and are being affected by current events in the U.S.

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Depression 101

Arlington Schools Chief Rejects Youngkin’s ‘Discriminatory’ Trans Policies

He says his school system will stick to its inclusive policies which are in accordance with Virginia state law.

In the Era of Trump, LGBT People Notched Two Huge Victories

This election season has been a dark time, but quiet accomplishments were made in the midst of it.

Detained Trans Girl Details Abusive Past, Incarceration

After being accused of assaulting a facility staff member, a 16-year-old trans girl was sent to an adult jail, though no charges have been filed.

Out NYC Hotel Owners Hit With Discrimination Suit

Some employees of the hotel's restaurant claim they couldn't express their gender identity.

Rick Santorum: Heterosexual Parents Are a 'Birthright'

The archconservative seeking the GOP presidential nomination believes 'the breakdown of the nuclear family' is to blame for America's troubles.

A therapist's tips for coping with your 'valid' election season anxiety as an LGBTQ+ person

"It's natural to be pissed off and fearful and defensive. It's about accepting that and finding a way to challenge that," a licensed psychotherapist tells The Advocate.

October Is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is drawing attention to the plight of young people during October, which is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.