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The Advocate is the world’s leading source of LGBT news and information capturing the political and cultural conversations of the community through award-winning journalism, compelling photography and video, and vital commentary for over 50 years. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer news leader including politic

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advocate.com > politics > states > abigail-spanberger-attends-richmond-pride

Thousands of LGBTQ+ people & allies celebrate Virginia PrideFest — with Gov. Abigail Spanberger among them

11+ hour, 37+ min ago   (432+ words) After four years of attacks under Glenn Youngkin, LGBTQ+ Virginians once again have a governor willing to stand beside them....

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advocate.com > politics > national > trump-dallas-transgender-empty-arena

Trump admits anti-transgender attacks are one of GOP’s ‘great sound bites’

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (462+ words) Before a Dallas arena dotted with empty seats, Trump acknowledged that Republicans deploy attacks on transgender athletes strategically before elections....

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advocate.com > politics > states > amy-acton-equality-ohio-b

Equality Ohio changes LGBTQ+ grade for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (485+ words) Equality Ohio raised Amy Acton’s candidate grade from “Pending” to a B despite unresolved concerns over her support for transgender Ohioans....

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advocate.com > opinion > lgbtq-back-to-school

LGBTQ+ families face a harder school year — but they are not powerless

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (454+ words) Opinion: Family Equality’s Nikhil Vashee explains what recent Supreme Court decisions mean for LGBTQ+ families and how parents can advocate for inclusion in their children’s schools. LGBTQ+ families are navigating a changing landscape as kids head back to school. It’s…...

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advocate.com > opinion > family-equality-back-to-school

Pride, prejudice and PTA meetings: A guide for LGBTQ+ families this school year

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (267+ words) Back-to-school season is a time of excitement and nerves for families, but for LGBTQ+ families, there's an added layer of worry....

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advocate.com > news > education > 15-worst-anti-lgbtq-universities

The 15 worst universities in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ students

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (545+ words) These are the worst places to go to college if you're looking for a queer-friendly and affirming environment....

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advocate.com > news > education > lgbtq-friendly-universities-study

The 15 best universities in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ students

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (904+ words) These are the top places to get a great education in a queer-friendly and affirming environment. Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture,…...

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advocate.com > politics > states > connecticut-gender-affirming-care

Lawmakers probe how Connecticut Children’s Medical Center betrayed trans families by capitulating to Trump

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (146+ words) Democratic committee chairs are demanding the hospital turn over its agreement with the Trump administration....

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advocate.com > politics > states > anne-arundel-forced-outing-policy

Maryland school district dismantles transgender student protections under Trump pressure

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (242+ words) The Anne Arundel County teachers union warns that rules imposed after a federal funding threat “will begin harming affected students immediately.”...

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advocate.com > news > crime > arizona-tucson-gay-bar-shooting

LGBTQ+ Arizonans gather in mourning and defiance after deadly gay bar shooting

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (631+ words) A vigil will honor two men killed outside Venture-N as police reveal the suspected gunman carried a list of queer businesses....