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Advertisers know LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for business: report

Expect to see more transgender people in ads.

Gay Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia announces leadership bid

“I’m excited to represent our Caucus and reclaim and maintain the majority,” Garcia wrote in a letter to colleagues.

Beloved gay DJ and hairstyist dies less than two weeks after violent robbery in D.C.

Bryan Smith’s death is being mourned by the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C.

Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans

A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?

America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.

The Trevor Project has seen a surge in crisis calls leading up to the election

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health support network is reporting a increase in election-related conversations and young people feeling anxiety, fear, and confusion about the outcome of the election.

Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois

The trusted former television meteorologist explained his approach to representing his constituents in an interview with The Advocate.

These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Iconic Harris-Walz camo hat costume dazzles D.C.’s pre-Election Day High Heel Race

Tyler Cargill says he constructed the outfit with his partner’s help over several hours.

JD Vance fantasizes that Donald Trump’s got the 'normal gay guy' vote

As the Human Rights Campaign said, “JD, no. Not even close.”

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TV stations were forced to air vile anti-trans, homophobic ads so graphic they got on-air content warnings

According to the FCC, there’s nothing the agency can do to prevent this kind of content from being broadcast by legally qualified political candidates.

Democrats turn to gay hook-up app Grindr to reach LGBTQ+ voters ahead of the election

It’s part of a 6-figure ad buy targeting "equality voters."

Video: Gay Kamala Harris campaign volunteers in Pennsylvania verbally attacked by homophobe (exclusive)

“The only way we can fight this hate is to not back down and to win this election,” campaign volunteer Jason Bello said.

Kamala Harris's late gay former campaign manager, Jim Rivaldo, also got Harvey Milk elected

The vice president often credits gay political operative Jim Rivaldo with her success.

History-making Rep. Becca Balint on finding hope in divisive times as a queer member of Congress

“I think people don’t understand the emotional and psychological toll it takes on us as openly gay members of Congress that we are in those committee hearings when people are saying horrible things about us,” Balint says.

Washington’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Dave Reichert, has history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights

The former congressman and sheriff consistently opposed protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Donald Trump’s offensively anti-LGBTQ+ military ad draws sharp criticism

The former president seemed keen on banning LGBTQ+ people from serving in the U.S. military in his second term.

Tim Walz joins Andy Cohen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson to warn of Trump’s threat to LGBTQ+ freedoms

He rallied participants in an Out for Harris national organizing call.

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .