Trump administration closes iconic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride against city’s objections
Organizers told The Advocate they were “frustrated” with the sudden and unannounced determination to barricade the area.
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WorldPride D.C. 2025: A global celebration of queer power & progress
Marking 50 years of Pride in D.C., WorldPride 2025 brings millions together for a powerful celebration of visibility, unity, and action.
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Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats’ final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins
“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with straight woman in so-called 'reverse discrimination' case
The Supreme Court's decision makes it easier for lawsuits on "reverse discrimination" to be brought.
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'L Word' alums Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig wrote the book on queer friendship...literally
In their new dual memoir, the longtime costars and best friends reflect on their over two-decade bond and how "platonic love is incredibly powerful" in queer lives.
June 04 2025 8:00 AM
The future of LGBTQ+ journalism begins with you
Today, we launch a membership program for The Advocate. Here's how you can contribute to queer media.
June 04 2025 7:00 AM
For Pride Month, homophobe Hegseth orders Navy to strip Harvey Milk's name from ship
An official with the Department of Defense said the timing during Pride Month was intentional.
June 03 2025 4:16 PM
Trump admin nixes Pride, declares June is Title IX Month
June will now be "dedicated" to celebrating Title IX, which the government is using to attack trans people.
June 03 2025 9:16 AM
Shakira cancels Saturday concert at WorldPride
The singer cited logistical problems with moving her tour from Boston to Washington, D.C.
May 30 2025 7:21 PM
Trump limits American Bar Association's input on judicial nominees; LGBTQ+ groups say it'll undermine quality
"This is a continuation of the administration's attack on the rule of law," says Andrew Ortiz of the Transgender Law Center.
May 30 2025 5:53 PM
Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego adopts anti-trans, far-right talking points
He is the latest Democratic lawmaker to turn his back on the trans community.
May 30 2025 5:14 PM
Trans man says he was detained after using women's restroom in South Carolina
Anti-trans lawmakers want to force trans men to use the women's restroom. Here’s what happened when one did.
May 30 2025 1:41 PM
LGBTQ+ adults agree — Americans don't accept transgender people
Most LGBTQ+ adults believe that there is currently not much to no acceptance at all for trans people, a new survey reports.
May 30 2025 11:53 AM
This year, WorldPride in the nation’s capital is a protest
The global Pride event celebrates its 25th anniversary in Washington, D.C .— and it should be anything but quiet.
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May 30 2025 10:00 AM
LGBTQ+ youth-serving nonprofits launch new coalition with message of hope for young people
Opinion: "LGBTQ+ young people, you deserve the world," writes the Coalition for LGBTQ+ Youth.
May 30 2025 9:40 AM
Immigration judge dismisses asylum case of gay Venezuelan deported to Salvadoran supermax prison
Hernández Romero had been awaiting an asylum hearing before he was deported without warning in March, his lawyer told The Advocate in April.
May 30 2025 5:00 AM
Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban
Kansas' gender-affirming care ban "impermissibly infringes" on parents' "fundamental right to the care, custody, and control of their children," a new lawsuit asserts.
May 29 2025 12:18 PM
Florida judge won't let city stop Naples Pride from celebrating outside
A federal judge won't stop his ruling supporting organizers' free speech rights ahead of the June 7 event.
May 29 2025 10:44 AM
LGBTQ+ elected officials are facing mental health challenges. A new initiative wants to support them
“Being an out LGBTQ+ elected official in this climate takes a big toll on one’s mental health," says Victory Institute's Evan Low.
May 29 2025 8:00 AM
J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
Harry Potter profits are going directly to anti-transgender legal cases.
May 28 2025 11:52 AM