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For New Yorkers, Stonewall’s new Pride flag is only step one

New Yorkers are doubling down on organizing efforts to combat an anti-LGBTQ federal agenda.

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Kellyanne Conway says Trump critics need a husband — including lesbian Rosie O'Donnell

Conway, a former Trump aide who's now a cohost on The Five, blasted O'Donnell and other critics as suffering from "Trump derangement syndrome."

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Zohran Mamdani claps back after Elon Musk attacks out lesbian FDNY chief appointee

Elon Musk has claimed that "people will die" because a lesbian has been appointed FDNY chief.

James Talarico (L); Jasmine Crockett (R)

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The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race is going to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Here are all of Trump's political enemies that have been charged or investigated (so far)

Here's a breakdown of all the cases against Trump's political opponents, and why he would want to target them.

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For New Yorkers, Stonewall’s new Pride flag is only step one

New Yorkers are doubling down on organizing efforts to combat an anti-LGBTQ federal agenda.

Kellyanne Conway says Trump critics need a husband — including lesbian Rosie O'Donnell

Conway, a former Trump aide who's now a cohost on The Five, blasted O'Donnell and other critics as suffering from "Trump derangement syndrome."

Far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ Project 2025 will continue into 2026

But the Heritage Foundation, the group behind the conservative blueprint, has troubles of its own.

Rachel Maddow on standing up to government lies and her Walter Cronkite Award

The out MS NOW anchor spoke with The Advocate about being honored with a journalism award and her podcast, Burn Order, which traces how government lies led to the detention of Japanese Americans during World War II.

The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race is going to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

Here are all of Trump's political enemies that have been charged or investigated (so far)

Here's a breakdown of all the cases against Trump's political opponents, and why he would want to target them.

Gay political icon Barney Frank celebrates Democratic lawmaker for 'refuting the effort of the bigots'

The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.

LGBTQ+ young people are politically engaged — but it's complicated

Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.

Here are LGBTQ+ political races you should be watching today

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund supports queer political candidates across the country. This year, they've endorsed 171 candidates appearing on the 2025 general election ballot. These are a few.

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New Yorkers are doubling down on organizing efforts to combat an anti-LGBTQ federal agenda.

Conway, a former Trump aide who's now a cohost on The Five, blasted O'Donnell and other critics as suffering from "Trump derangement syndrome."

Elon Musk has claimed that "people will die" because a lesbian has been appointed FDNY chief.

But the Heritage Foundation, the group behind the conservative blueprint, has troubles of its own.

The out MS NOW anchor spoke with The Advocate about being honored with a journalism award and her podcast, Burn Order, which traces how government lies led to the detention of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

Here's a breakdown of all the cases against Trump's political opponents, and why he would want to target them.

The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.

Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund supports queer political candidates across the country. This year, they've endorsed 171 candidates appearing on the 2025 general election ballot. These are a few.