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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

7+ hour, 3+ 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, 2+ 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, 10+ 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, 13+ 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 > politics > election > victory-fund-endorsements-2026

Dozens of LGBTQ+ candidates just got a major boost for 2026

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (784+ words) The Victory Fund’s latest endorsements span 19 states and reflect a growing push to build LGBTQ+ political power nationwide. Staff at the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office conduct a logic and accuracy test of ballots in Tampa using a high-speed…...

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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 > old-state-saloon-gay-bar

This right-wing Idaho saloon hosted a failed ‘Hetero Awesome Fest.’ It could become a gay bar

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (327+ words) Organizers want to replace The Old State Saloon's anti-LGBTQ politics, ICE promotions and conspiracy theories with drag, dancing and community events....

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advocate.com > politics > election > everton-blair-wins-georgia

Georgia elects its first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress — for just four months

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1005+ words) Everton Blair made history in Tuesday’s special election, but another Democrat has already won the nomination to represent the district next year. Christopher Wiggins is the politics and news editor at equalpride, where he leads and shapes coverage across The…...

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advocate.com > news > education > vcu-honors-gay-student-group

A Virginia university fought against its first gay student group — and lost. Now it’s honoring them

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (625+ words) Virginia Commonwealth University will unveil a historical marker honoring the students whose landmark court victory expanded constitutional protections for LGBTQ+ campus groups across five states. An entrance to Virginia Commonwealth University at the Siegel Center on March 3, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia....