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JD Vance's horrendous record of homophobia and transphobia

Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick hasn't been a senator long — but he's been in the public eye long enough to accrue a strongly anti-LGBTQ+ record.

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Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House

Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

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Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

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Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

Politics

Log Cabin Republicans president bizarrely defends Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ record

The Log Cabin Republicans are standing by their man.

Election

Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

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The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

ADVOCATE MAGAZINE photo gallery list Kamala Harris Donald Trump stance LGBTQ issues

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How Anti-LGBTQ+ Is Newly Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson? Very.

Johnson has voted against major LGBTQ+ rights bills, led an anti-transgender hearing, and called LGBTQ+ people a "deviant group."

Congressman: Nearly 'Impossible for White Guys Not Gay' to Get Appointed as Judges

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says straight white male judges have it really tough under President Biden.

JD Vance's horrendous record of homophobia and transphobia

Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick hasn't been a senator long — but he's been in the public eye long enough to accrue a strongly anti-LGBTQ+ record.

7 Times White House's Karine Jean-Pierre Was a Total Badass

For Lesbian Visibility Week, we salute one of the nation's most visible lesbians, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who uses her platform to stand against bigotry.

Gay Lawmaker Threatened, Called Pedophile Over Sex Offender Bill

California Sen. Scott Wiener's bill would equalize how the law treats various sex acts, but he's being called a criminal for it.

The 10 Gayest Accomplishments of President Joe Biden

Biden, now officially running for a second term, is the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in U.S. history.

Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.

Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection to Senate in 2024

Romney has shown a degree of independence from the Republican Party but still has a largely poor record on LGBTQ+ issues.

Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House

Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

Log Cabin Republicans president bizarrely defends Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ record

The Log Cabin Republicans are standing by their man.

Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.

New Law Gives Trans Californians Respect After Death

A new law in California will prevent misgendering transgender people after death.

Ted Cruz Introduces Bill Limiting Pronouns and Names Despite Going by His Own Chosen Name

Advocates criticized the breathtaking hypocrisy of Cruz’s Safeguarding Honest Speech Act for its potential harm to the LGBTQ+ community and pointed out the irony in his own name choice.

New Year, New Chance to Save Mississippi Trans Youth

State legislators are trying to distract from systemic problems by scapegoating children, parents, and doctors.

Trans Activist's Death Inspires Bill's Passage in Calif. Assembly

The bill, which would ensure that a transgender person's accurate gender is listed on their death certificate, now heads to the State Senate.

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That's despite state law intended to assure respect for trans and nonbinary people in the criminal justice system, says a new Williams Institute study.

Johnson has voted against major LGBTQ+ rights bills, led an anti-transgender hearing, and called LGBTQ+ people a "deviant group."

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says straight white male judges have it really tough under President Biden.

Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick hasn't been a senator long — but he's been in the public eye long enough to accrue a strongly anti-LGBTQ+ record.

For Lesbian Visibility Week, we salute one of the nation's most visible lesbians, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who uses her platform to stand against bigotry.

California Sen. Scott Wiener's bill would equalize how the law treats various sex acts, but he's being called a criminal for it.

Biden, now officially running for a second term, is the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in U.S. history.

McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.

Romney has shown a degree of independence from the Republican Party but still has a largely poor record on LGBTQ+ issues.

Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

The Log Cabin Republicans are standing by their man.

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.

A new law in California will prevent misgendering transgender people after death.

Advocates criticized the breathtaking hypocrisy of Cruz’s Safeguarding Honest Speech Act for its potential harm to the LGBTQ+ community and pointed out the irony in his own name choice.

State legislators are trying to distract from systemic problems by scapegoating children, parents, and doctors.

The social media platform announced a comprehensive policy update focused on protecting transgender individuals, enforcing strict measures against misgendering and deadnaming.

The bill, which would ensure that a transgender person's accurate gender is listed on their death certificate, now heads to the State Senate.