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Scared for the future and LGBTQ+ rights? Here's how to cope with another Trump presidency

"We will get through this false story line based on lies, hate, and power — and the queer community will still be there, and in all likelihood, even stronger," a mental health expert tells The Advocate.

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A Third of Trump Judicial Appointees Are Anti-LGBTQ

Lambda Legal reports a quarter of appellate judges are now Trump appointees. That's bad news for LGBTQ people.

LGBTQ+ Elders Face a Serious Health Threat: Trump

The heads of Philadelphia's William Way Community Center and Elder Initiative outline the threats from the virus, isolation, and a hostile administration.

Trump Budget Would Harm the Neediest LGBTQ Americans

The budget also flies in the face of his pledge to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

Trump's New Asylum Rules Threaten LGBTQ Lives

Several civil rights groups spoke out Friday about the harm the new rules will do to LGBTQ people and others.

New D.C. Catholic archbishop is pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-Trump

Robert McElroy has made many statements supporting LGBTQ+ people and criticizing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies.

Donald Trump endorses pastor who calls for LGBTQ+ executions

On Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Mark Burns for South Carolina's Third Congressional District. The pastor has previously called for the execution of LGBTQ "indoctrinators."

These Are the LGBTQ Immigrants Trump Has Vilified

These people are not dangerous; they're desperate.

Under Trump, U.S. Is No Refuge for LGBTQ Chechens

The U.S. has not offered asylum to any Chechen fleeing anti-LGBTQ persecution and has become increasingly hostile to those seeking it.

Trump Admin Supports Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Families

The Department of Justice filed a brief in an upcoming Supreme Court case, urging the court to allow such discrimination if rooted in religion.

Lawmakers Push Back On Trump Allowing LGBTQ Discrimination

The Department of Health and Human Services said it would okay discrimination with adoption, health care services. Officials are now pushing back. 

Rep. Mark Takano: Trump Is an 'Enemy' of LGBTQ Americans

The Advocate interviewed the representative of California's 41st congressional district on what's at stake for queer people in the midterm election.

LGBTQ+ parents are rushing to adopt their children before Trump is sworn in

Attorneys have been inundated with requests for adoptions, a safeguard some queer families are using to make sure they retain parental rights to their nonbiological kids before a second Trump administration that may be hostile to LGBTQ+ people.

Donald Trump’s LGBTQ+ Record Touted on Bizarre Ads in Iowa

Nobody knows where they’re coming from or who’s paying for them.

For the Trump Family, LGBTQ+ People Are Nothing but a Joke

Like his grandmother and father, Donald Trump Jr. uses LGBTQ in a disparaging way.

No, Trump Is Not a Friend to LGBTQ+ People. Here's the Evidence

This election season, you may encounter people who don't think Trump really is a threat to LGBTQ+ people. Here's how to convince them he is.

Trump, on Way Out, Continues Attacking LGBTQ+ Americans

In recent days the Trump administration has endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination by groups receiving federal grants.

Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists

The leaders of the new group are out of step with most U.S. Catholics, says the Human Rights Campaign.

Republican Lawmakers Side With Trump, Support LGBTQ Discrimination

Eight senators and 45 House members don't think the Civil Rights Act applies to you.

Trump's State of the Union Erases LGBTQ Americans and Others

The president delivered soaring rhetoric at odds with many of his policies and ignored many concerns.

Trump's Latest Merchandise: Rainbow LGBTQ T-Shirts

A new "LGBTQ for Trump" shirt will set you back $30 -- and set your rights back even further.