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Read the latest opinion pieces from political leaders, activists, and everyday queer people who want to express themselves in the leading publication for LGBTQ+ news and politics. Discover what people from our community have to say about issues and topics that touch the lives of the LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Find the voices of the people shaping our queer world right here.
Congressional GOP begins assault on trans people and Rep. Sarah McBride as Democrats dither
While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.
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JFK appointed the 'best and brightest,' as Trump nominates the buffonish, befuddled, and brain-wormed
If Trump’s election was the apocalypse, this week has been a never-ending April Fools, writes John Casey.
November 17 2024 1:39 PM
Transgender beyond borders, what Western society could learn from global cultures
As America battles over gender identity, there’s something we’re overlooking: the world’s rich history of nonbinary identities that challenge the Western notion of "male" and "female."
November 16 2024 1:00 PM
Is equality on the horizon for Thailand's transgender community?
Photographer Elizabeth Waterman captures the struggles and resilience of Thailand's Ladyboys, shedding light on their challenges and hopes for a better future.
November 15 2024 10:00 AM
The tragedy of 4B: Scissoring out the patriarchy, but not scissoring each other
"The irony of 4B is that it doesn’t even scissor out the patriarchy because its logic continues to center it...", writes Marcie Bianco.
November 12 2024 3:23 PM
Joe, Mika, and their ilk are endangering the lives of transgender human beings
Trans people are not a political issue, they are not responsible for Harris’s loss, and they are hurting now more than ever, John Casey writes.
November 11 2024 1:48 PM
In this new age of Trump, who's hiding hate behind their smile?
Seeing friends, neighbors, and even supposed allies sip their cocktails, celebrate Donald Trump's victory, and call for ‘agreeing to disagree’ as trans existence is increasingly threatened? It’s a new kind of betrayal, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.
November 08 2024 11:11 AM
We elect presidents that reflect who we are, and in Trump, America proves to be inherently selfish
When considering a candidate, we have always voted for our self-interests and character too, one that matched how we felt about ourselves and what we aspire to be, writes John Casey.
November 07 2024 5:53 PM
This was always going to be a generational fight for transgender people
The fight for rights is seldom straightforward; success does not come without setbacks. For trans people now, that is abundantly true. That fight is not over, writes Erin Reed.
November 07 2024 2:05 PM
Donald Trump isn't going anywhere. But neither are we. Here's our promise to you, our readers.
The editors of The Advocate make a statement on Donald Trump's victory, and our promise going forward.
November 06 2024 11:35 AM
With a Trump victory, America now has a permission structure to vilify the LGBTQ+ community
Despite toxicity that will engulf us, we are heroes, we always have been, and we’ve always come out on top. We will get through this, John Casey writes.
November 06 2024 10:11 AM
Why this queer woman won't 'agree to disagree'
For eight years, Donald Trump's ascension has torn families and friends apart. Now some of his supporters are asking marginalized people to "agree to disagree" over his hateful politics. Here's why I won't, whether you're family or not.
November 05 2024 9:59 PM
10 things to do instead of doomscrolling on Election Day
Stop refreshing the news, you obsessive freaks. Put your time to better use and try one of these other things.
November 05 2024 11:48 AM
Lincoln’s ‘better angels’ will prevail in electing Kamala Harris the next president of the United States
On Tuesday, our "better angels" will help voters cast their ballots for the vice president, writes John Casey.
November 04 2024 1:08 PM
Allyship or betrayal? The dilemma of supporting LGBTQ+ rights and Donald Trump
How can someone claim to support LGBTQ+ rights while backing a political figure like Trump, whose policies directly undermine our community's protections and freedoms?
November 04 2024 11:30 AM
The Advocate saved my life. Here's how you can support our important work.
Your gift can ensure our journalism remains a resource for future generations of LGBTQ+ people, writes community editor Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.
November 01 2024 10:59 AM
Among many contrasts this election, confederate flags on pointed poles versus American flags on soft sticks
When Harris was finished on Tuesday, the crowd left the Ellipse peacefully, returning to their cars, their buses, their homes, and their lives — with hope, John Casey writes.
October 31 2024 4:28 PM
To prevent post-election violence, businesses need to exercise 'Citizens United' rights
Here’s what employers should do to help prevent another violent insurrection, Michael Dru Kelley writes.
October 31 2024 12:47 PM
Hex the vote? Why Election Day is the witching hour for empowered 'childless cat ladies'
Throughout history, women who challenged expectations were labeled as "witches" and persecuted, but now they’re turning that stigma into strength, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.
October 29 2024 12:30 PM