Queer Wisconsin lawmakers Tammy Baldwin's and Mark Pocan's names found on Minnesota shooting suspect's list
Vance Boelter allegedly included Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan in notebooks about his targets.
June 17, 2025
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Man arrested for killing Minnesota Democrat gave anti-LGBTQ+ speech in Africa
Vance Boelter, accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, preached against gender and sexual minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
June 16, 2025
Why lesbian Rep. Angie Craig says she's ‘ready for the fight’ in her run to be Minnesota’s next U.S. senator
“We’re in the fight of our lives,” Craig said in an interview with The Advocate. “But I’m holding up pretty well, and I’m up for the fight.”
June 11, 2025
Tim Walz: Democrats mustn't abandon transgender people
The price of eggs has nothing to do with a person's gender, the former vice-presidential nominee says.
May 21, 2025
Trans Americans consider moves to safer states because of Trump election: Williams Institute
Many who live in states with anti-transgender laws feel threatened.
May 14, 2025
Lesbian Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig launches historic U.S. Senate bid
She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.
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April 30, 2025
Minnesota anti-trans state senator, who touted Trump derangement syndrome, arrested for soliciting a minor
Anti-trans elected officials appear to be far more likely to be a danger to minors than drag queens or transgender people.
March 23, 2025
Seven suspects charged with torture, killing of trans man Sam Nordquist appeared in court
All seven pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include forcing two children aged 7 and 12 to take part in the torture.
March 13, 2025
Prosecutors say kids forced to torture trans man
Seven defendants have been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges but not a hate crime.
March 6, 2025
What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15
Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.
March 4, 2025
Maine lawmaker censured for outing, deadnaming trans student athlete
Republican Rep. Laurel Libby outed the student in a Facebook post.
February 27, 2025
Two more arrested in death of transgender man Sam Nordquist
Kimberly L. Sochia and Thomas G. Eaves are charged with second-degree murder "of depraved indifference" in connection with the death of the trans man.
February 21, 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
Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested
The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.
February 21, 2025
Vigils honor life of Sam Nordquist, trans man tortured and killed in upstate New York
Two vigils are being held tonight, and another one went on Monday night as the investigation into Nordquist's death continues.
February 18, 2025
Lesbian congresswoman Angie Craig says she's considering Senate run
The Minnesota Democrat is the first LGBTQ+ person to represent the state in Congress.
February 17, 2025
Transgender man Sam Nordquist tortured and killed in upstate New York
Five people have been charged in connection with the killing and brutal torture of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.
February 15, 2025
Black Latine trans woman Ra'Lasia Wright fatally shot in Minneapolis
She was one of at least 31 trans Americans who died by violence in 2024.
February 7, 2025
A disabled college student was bullied for posting about his transition. Meta removed his account
Micah Leroy, who ran the account known as “Disabled Trans Boy” on Instagram, became the subject of a right-wing hate campaign after he posted a video celebrating his top surgery.
February 3, 2025
13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA
"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.
January 31, 2025
Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota’s largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship — and raised even more
After rejecting Target's pledged $50,000, Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto tells The Advocate how his organization raised more than double that in less than 24 hours.
January 29, 2025