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Andy Beshear
transgender

Dem. Andy Beshear backtracks on gender-affirming care for inmates

The Kentucky governor said he is against inmates “receiving better coverage and health care than a law-abiding citizen.”

Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in
transgender

Chelsea Manning, Raquel Willis arrested at bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

Alex Consani winner of the Model of the Year Award poses backstage at The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall December 2024 UK London England
Fashion

Making herstory! Alex Consani is the first out trans woman to win Model of the Year

"I can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me, specifically the Black trans women who really fought for the space I'm in today," Consani said in her acceptance speech.

MSNBC interview Sarah McBride Chris Hayes
Politics

Sarah McBride reflects on her historic journey to Capitol Hill with Chris Hayes

McBride and Hayes explored the significance of her election as the first out transgender member of Congress, a landmark victory amid a divisive election season dominated by ineffective anti-trans ads.

Chase Strangio attorney transgender rights activist delivers remarks during Trans Youth Prom outside US Capitol building Washington DC
transgender

Meet Chase Strangio, the trans legal trailblazer making Supreme Court history


“Every day, I fight to prove that transness is something to be celebrated, not eradicated,” Chase Strangio tells The Advocate.

Sarah Kate Ellis GLAAD Kelley Robinson HRC Sarah McBride Democrat Delaware
Politics

The uncertain fate of the LGBTQ+ community following Trump's 'shocking and devastating' win

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

Sarah McBride
Election

Sarah McBride wins Delaware House seat—becomes first out trans member of Congress

Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.

mugshot Salih Alhemoud Houston texas over police cars crime scene
Crime

Grindr predator targets trans women in Texas: police

Salih Ali Mohammed Alhemoud, 30, was indicted Wednesday on six federal felony charges related to the kidnapping and assault of two trans women he met through Grindr.

Congressman Matt Gaetz Aaron Schock
Politics

Gaetz joins gay GOP 'traitors' at Trump event

"Pennsylvania deserves better than this parade of self-serving traitors,” Brian Sims tells The Advocate of Gaetz and the Log Cabin Republicans.

Pattie Gonia Musician Environmentalist Drag Queen Performer speaking outside the US Capitol Building former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees in a rally at the Bojangles Coliseum

Pattie Gonia fights back against Trump's transphobic attack ad

Pattie Gonia says the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.

Lauren Boebert outside the Capitol after voting not to continue funding the government
Politics

Lauren Boebert refunds $67k after boxer rejects anti-trans campaign

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Michael Knowles during The Daily Wire Presents Backstage Live Nashville Tennessee
News

Far-right flamethrower attacks LGBTQ+ families

Michael Knowles is attacking the LGBTQ+ family again with comments against queer parents.

Maren Morris Is Quitting Country Music—And For Good Reason
Music

Maren Morris Is Quitting Country Music—And For Good Reason

The singer-songwriter says she has had it with the genre, officially.