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Texas GOP May Censure Congressman Over Support for Marriage Equality

Texas Republicans say U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has been a "poor representative" of the party.

Far-Right Rep. Paul Gosar Tweets Lie That Texas Shooter Was Trans

In a now-deleted tweet, Gosar claimed the person who killed 19 children and two teachers was "a transsexual leftist illegal alien."

Marjorie Taylor Greene Tweets More Anti-LGBTQ+, Pro-Gun Propaganda

The Republican Georgia congresswoman claims, among other things, that gun control laws are a way to keep conservatives from fighting "the trans agenda."

Texas Trans Girl Attacked After False Uvalde Claims Spread Online

Some right-wing sources, including a GOP lawmaker, at first falsely blamed a transgender person for the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

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Conservative Anti-LGBTQ+ Trolls Cause Threats of School Violence

Right-wing media outlets have targeted the Biden administration's support for LGBTQ+ students.

Police Called to School After Teacher Resigns for Using Pride Flashcards

One parent called the controversy a "publicity stunt" by politicians.

Gen Z Candidate Maxwell Frost: 'Partner' to LGBTQ+ Community

The Floridian, who could be the first member of Gen Z in Congress, says he's more than an ally.

Will Pride Pageantry Perk Up a Pensive Nation?

June offers a clouded America a rainbow of distraction.

Lock and Vote: What You Can Do to Stop Gun Deaths in America

There are simple actions we all can take to prevent more carnage.

The GOP Is Terrorizing LGBTQ+ Youth, But the Kids Are Fighting Back

The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation. 

D.C. Pride & March for Our Lives Interrupted by Gun Violence Fears

People attending the events on Saturday were panicked over shooting scares, heightened by recent mass shootings across the U.S., including in New York and Texas.  

Right-wing influencers seem happy that Iowa school shooter might be LGBTQ+

Without confirmation about his gender identity or sexual orientation, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists focused on pushing the false notion that transgender and nonbinary people are often mass shooters — they aren't.

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How We Can Stop Racist, Anti-LGBTQ+ White Supremacist Rage

"We cannot allow the continuation of a narrative that the way of life of white people is threatened by the presence and humanity of people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and all the others," says Beverly Tillery.

Texas GOP Censures Congressman Over Supporting Marriage Equality

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to support the Respect for Marriage Act.

Children: The Victims of Broken, Bigoted, and Useless Laws and Rulings

LGBTQ+ youth, marginalized girls, children of gay parents, and elementary school kids are all in constant danger because of political selfishness.

Trans Rights and Abortion Access Aren’t Opposing Forces

"Though I am a woman who will never experience the threat of forced birth, I do know what it's like to feel like you aren't in control of your body."