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The Advocate asked federal officials what transgender and nonbinary young people can expect when they seek help.

Opinion: The influencer's rape charge was the inexorable outcome of worshipping at the altar of toxic masculinity, writes Josh Ackley.

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The civil rights legal organization will adopt a conservative playbook by pushing model legislation, starting in 20 states whose leaders support equality, CEO Kevin Jennings tells The Advocate.

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Rob Jetten, prime minister of the Netherlands, joined New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a New York City LGBTQ+ center.

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The season 51 castaway opens up about her decades-long journey, queer representation, and why she never stopped believing she’d get her shot.

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The presumption that the alleged rapists would get away with it is what enrages people, writes John Casey.

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Fox News itself noted in a social post that the Jesse Watters “can’t resist” the alluring image of a musclebound Hasan Piker prancing around in cat ears and an apron.

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Vicky Hester made Babes of Carytown a gathering place for LGBTQ+ people and a source of support for local nonprofits. Richmond’s tribute will stand beside the bar.

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"We don't throw anybody under the bus,” the Democratic Kentucky governor said.

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We’ve compiled a list of LGBTQ+ advocates, organizers, and thought leaders who have shared their views on the so-called Cornell 7 case, rape culture, and trans rights.

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Andrew Scott could become the first out gay man to win Best Actor at the Oscars.

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The organization’s “Fighting For Our Pride” campaign puts personal stories at the center of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

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In an exclusive interview ahead of the Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner, the Michigan governor highlighted her wins in a swing state and urged allies to stand with the entire LGBTQ+ community.

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Doctors have warned that forced withdrawal can carry psychological and physical risks, even when medication is tapered.

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A federal judge rejected the government’s request to send the case to an Air Force records board, clearing the way for the troops to press their claims in court.

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The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star has unexpectedly found herself at the center of a heated Texas Senate race.

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“Taken together, these requirements are likely to present an unnecessary and undemocratic obstacle to voting for many transgender people,” National Center for LGBTQ+ Rights legal director Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

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The RuPaul Drag Race Global All Stars winner is weighing-in after Paxton made her a centerpiece of his U.S Senate campaign.

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The homeland security secretary, who owns dozens of properties, met Rep. Jason Smith during bipartisan congressional workouts more than a decade ago.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 30/09/2026

Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady have started the Irina Foundation to support inclusivity in sports and the arts.

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This dismissal comes after U.S. District Judge Tiffany Johnson concluded that the evidence provided by Riley Gaines’ team did not establish that the NCAA was a recipient of federal financial assistance.

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The popular model says he was 'knocked out' after a group of men jumped him in the streets of San Francisco.