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Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how

Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.

Ben Carson Backs Discrimination Against Homeless Trans People

A new rule proposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development would gut antidiscrimination protections.

Biden Administration Bans Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is the first agency to implement President Biden's executive order against such discrimination.

HUD Rewrites History in Trump’s 'Fake News' Administration

There are very real repercussions when departments like Housing and Urban Development drop their commitment to fair policies.

Ben Carson: LGBT People Don't Deserve 'Extra Rights'

Carson used the questionable phrase when asked about enforcing rights as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 

Fighting Discrimination No Longer a Mission of Ben Carson's HUD

The Housing and Urban Development department -- headed by homophobe Ben Carson -- removed key points of its misson statement.

Ben Carson Spews Hateful Anti-Trans Slurs at HUD Meeting

Housing and Urban Development employees said they were appalled by the secretary's remark about "big, hairy men" in women's shelters.

Transphobic RV Park Manager Sued for Demanding Tenant Present as Male

The landlord in Florida allegedly sent a threatening note to a trans tenant, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is now suing him.

Wake Up, Ben Carson: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Will Tell You How It Is

"The president-elect is hiding his business interests from you, from me, from the rest of the country," Sen. Elizabeth Warren told the neurosurgeon turned nominee for Housing and Urban Development. 

Ben Carson: Trans People in Homeless Shelters Cause Discomfort

It's not the first time the current HUD Secretary painted trans people as scary.

Trump Nominates Anti-LGBT Ben Carson for HUD Secretary

The neurosurgeon who claimed he would not be taking a position in the Trump administration because he lacks experience has been nominated for a top role. 

Coming home

At the nation's first affordable-housing complex for LGBT seniors, created with public and private support, L.A.-area elders have a place to call their own.

Op-ed: The Beautiful Relationship Between Gays and Cities

Gay people are often chided for gentrifying urban areas, but they rarely get commended for their vibrant contributions to them.

All The President's Women and Men

If election 2008 sweeps a Democratic administration into office, who in our community might be walking the halls of the White House and weighing in on key policy decisions? The Advocate takes a look at some potential power players.

All the President's Men and Women

As the knock-down drag-out race for the Democratic presidential nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun speculating about possible administration gigs. If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in November, who might the new president tap for high-level appointments or key White House staff? The Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents either candidate may draft.

2020 Presidential Candidates Will Fight for LGBTQ Vote at Iowa Forum

There's a new presidential town hall -- and you're invited.