52% of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people
There were 932 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 – equal to 2.5 incidents every day, according to GLAAD.
June 2, 2025
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From trauma to triumph, will NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher become the city's first out gay mayor one day?
From a teen grappling mightily with his sexuality, Bottcher is now a ubiquitous presence in New York City.
May 16, 2025
Spokane City Council passes measure protecting LGBTQ+ rights and gender-affirming care
The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to pass gender-affirming care protections while rejecting proposed anti-trans amendments.
April 30, 2025
Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'
Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.
April 3, 2025
Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)
Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.
February 21, 2025
Texas City Council that targeted LGBTQ+ people gets voted out — and replaced with first gay member
Voters in this city rejected three incumbent City Council members just one month after they voted to implement a harsh anti-trans bathroom ban, replacing one with the city's first out gay council member.
December 13, 2024
Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment
Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.
September 26, 2024
Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member
Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in Metro Nashville's third district, solidifying his spot in history.
May 14, 2024
It's unanimous — Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said that "we debate the many issues in our city, but there's no shade of gray when it comes to civil rights."
March 28, 2024
As Missouri lawmakers continue attacking LGBTQ+ rights, one city is taking a stand against hate
The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 on Monday night to declare the city an LGBTQ+ safe haven.
February 21, 2024