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A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)

The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.

Vikings Claim No Fault, Chris Kluwe Won't Drop Lawsuit

After the findings of an internal investigation of the allegedly homophobic environment of the Minnestota Vikings' locker room were released, former punter and LGBT ally Chris Kluwe says he still plans to sue the team.

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups excited about vice presidential pick Tim Walz’s 'proven record'

The former congressman and current Minnesota governor has been a longtime ally to LGBTQ+ people.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

Lessons from Prop. 8, 10 Years On

When the nation's largest and most liberal state banned marriage equality, we were devastated. Sound familiar?

Lesbian lawmaker Angie Craig calls for Joe Biden to step down from presidential race

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig is the fifth Democratic — and first LGBTQ+ — lawmaker calling for the president to stand down and allow somebody else to challenge Donald Trump.

Zach Wahls Says a Secret Boy Scouts Committee Will Not Stop Us

Activist and Eagle Scout Zach Wahls says that what an anonymous group decides can't stop him and others from making the Boy Scouts more inclusive.

Madonna to Pro-Gun 'Karen': Tell Me to My Face How Unreal My World Is

The mother of six will not be silent about violence perpetuated by guns and the police.

Hall of Fame Part One

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

Marriage equality: Losing forward

Even if every antigay statewide ballot initiative wins approval on Election Day, argues the country's leading same-sex marriage activist, the discussion surrounding them will have moved us closer to equality in the long run. After all, we have the truth on our side.

Drag Race's Gigi Goode: 'Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter'

The season 12 contestant discusses the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race and using her platform to help others.

Transgender Santa Brings Christmas Joy in 'Santa Camp' Documentary

While some criticize a number of so-called "woke" Santa Clauses, others have found comfort in seeing themselves in Saint Nick.

Trans Man Behind #WeJustNeedtoPee Isn't Selfie-Centered

Trans man Michael Hughes was perfectly happy living stealth, as a family man in Rochester, Minn. Then lawmakers started targeting his community.

Here are the 30 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Op-ed: Talking to People About Equality Does Change Minds

Even though a a new report discredited a study that claimed speaking with marriage equality detractors sways opinions, Freedom to Marry's Marc Solomon says person-to-person communication works.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.