Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters
This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."
April 16, 2025
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Ohio Gov. DeWine signs anti-trans school bathroom law
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November 25, 2024
Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding
Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”
April 9, 2025
National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera
NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.
March 6, 2025
House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports
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"It defies understanding, except for the fact that it's a pretty obvious part of a politics of misdirection and distraction," McBride said of Republicans' proposed federal anti-trans legislation.
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Alex Consani makes history as first out trans woman to win Model of the Year
"I can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me, specifically the Black trans women who really fought for the space I'm in today," Consani said in her acceptance speech.
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Zooey Zephyr calls on trans people to 'plant the flag of joy' against Donald Trump (exclusive)
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"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.
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Minnesota anti-trans state senator, who touted Trump derangement syndrome, arrested for soliciting a minor
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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, calls out Christian writer for 'anti-queer' op-ed about her
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The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
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Republican Sen. Tuberville wants to ban trans girls from school sports...again
The bill would deny trans women and girls the opportunity to compete in sports that align with their gender identity.
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Simpson won her election on November 5 with more than 56 percent of the vote, beating out incumbent Elias Haynes, who had served on the board with his wife, Lindsi, who were both subject to recall votes.
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California's first state-wide LGBTQ+ senior survey shows mixed experiences
The state-wide survey of over 4,000 LGBTQ+ Californians shows high levels of personal satisfaction overall but serious concerns for trans women.
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