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Josh Stein beats 'Black Nazi' Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor

Democrat Josh Stein, the current Attorney General of the state, has defeated self-professed "Black Nazi" Republican Mark Robinson in the race for North Carolina governor.

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

In the most comprehensive political survey of LGBTQ+ Americans ever conducted found most respondents – 85% – “always” or “nearly always” voted, compared with roughly a third of the general population.

Mark Robinson says children who are raped turn into 'monsters'

Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, made the vile comments in a Facebook video that is still up less than a week before the elections.

18 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said

The man representing the North Carolina Republican party is a Holocaust denier who has often compared homosexuality to pedophilia.

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Mark Robinson sues CNN for leaking 'Black Nazi' porn site messages

The Republican candidate for North Carolina governor accused the outlet of leaking his information, while refusing to admit it was his information.

Pete Buttigieg confronts Elon Musk’s falsehoods about government’s Hurricane Helene relief: ‘Give me a call’

The tech billionaire acknowledged speaking with the transportation secretary.

An LGBTQ+ cocktail bar was open in Asheville for 31 days. Now it's in ruins (exclusive)

Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Mark Robinson, the disgraced anti-LGBTQ+ Republican, sees mass exit of staff following scandal

Robinson appears determined to stay in the race for North Carolina governor even after further disgusting comments by him were uncovered.

The 'Mark Robinson' effect: When they can't have trans bodies, they attack them

In a world where hypocrisy runs rampant, politicians like Mark Robinson preach hate while secretly desiring what they condemn, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

Anti-trans Mark Robinson called himself a 'Black Nazi,' admitted to liking trans porn: report

The Republican candidate for North Carolina governor also expressed support for reinstating slavery on message boards from the adult website "Nude Africa."

Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia

The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.

Mark Robinson tells women to get their groins 'under control' in bizarre anti-birth control rant

"Don’t lay down and act like you’re making a baby til you’re ready to have a baby," the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina said in an unearthed 2022 video.

Homophobic GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson is tanking hard in latest polls

Robinson, the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has a history of extreme rhetoric that's put him at odds even with members of his own party.

North Carolina GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson calls to 'kill' the left: 'Some folks need killing'

Mark Robinson, the lieutenant governor of North Carolina running for governor, has called on conservatives to kill leftists.

Republicans running for governor are some of the most extremist candidates in the country. Here they are

The Advocate reviewed the anti-LGBTQ+ records of some of the country’s most prominent GOP candidates for governor. It's not pretty...or accepting.

Mark Robinson, North Carolina antigay governor hopeful, condemned public spending while benefiting from it

He has denounced government assistance programs as a “plantation of welfare and victimhood” while his family's company has made money from administering one.

Joe Biden celebrates 200th judicial confirmation paving the way for more LGBTQ+ judges

His administration hopes to set a new record soon.

Western Carolina University investigates student who recorded video of trans woman in bathroom

University officials said they knew of Payton McNabb’s video and were investigating the situation.