California sues Trump admin over threats to trans athletes
The administration wants the state to discriminate against trans student athletes, which California refuses to do.
June 13, 2025
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Poll shows public support sinking for transgender athletes to play based on gender identity
A Gallup poll shows 69 percent of Americans want sports segregated based on birth certificates, not gender identity.
June 12, 2025
California LGBTQ+ Groups condemn Trump’s ‘dangerous’ crackdown on L.A. immigration protesters
As immigration raids and protests sweep LA, California's queer groups say "LGBTQ+ immigrants are especially vulnerable."
June 9, 2025
Trump pressured Gavin Newsom over trans teen athlete. Then California changed its track championship rules
After facing threats from the president over a trans student’s inclusion in sports, the state quietly changed high school championship rules — but a transgender teen will still compete.
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May 27, 2025
Trump threatens to yank California’s federal funding over one transgender student’s sports participation
"I am ordering local authorities...to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals," Trump wrote. He doesn't have that power.
May 27, 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
All about the Daughters of Bilitis, the first U.S. lesbian rights group
The organization was founded 70 years ago, and its influence is felt to this day.
May 3, 2025
Illinois Gov. Pritzker stands up for LGBTQ+ community in fiery HRC speech
The governor particularly spoke out for transgender youth, saying we must not sacrifice the most persecuted for the most popular.
March 25, 2025
Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast
Newsom also recently had anti-LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Kirk and commentator Michael Savage on his show.
March 14, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes
The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.
March 6, 2025
Meet the gay man helping FEMA fight misinformation during natural disasters
“Information is a lifeline,” Justin Ángel Knighten told The Advocate at the National Response Coordination Center.
January 8, 2025
These 12 Democrats are the early top contenders for the party’s presidential nomination in 2028
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January 7, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being outed
“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.
December 23, 2024
Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)
Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.
December 17, 2024
Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
December 14, 2024
Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.
November 22, 2024
Donald Trump, an actual threat to democracy, claims it’s transgender kids who are a ‘threat to democracy’
He was answering a question about fixing Bronx schools.
October 21, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs and vetoes LGBTQ+ legislation
Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.
October 14, 2024
Kamala Harris's allies rip into Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ disinformation
“These guys are rewriting quite literally history books. They’re going after and attacking vulnerable communities. It’s a sign of desperation," California Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate before the debate.
September 11, 2024
How LGBTQ+ and Democratic leaders are reacting to Biden dropping out, endorsing Harris
Advocacy groups and political leaders rushed to respond to Sunday's news, offering sympathy and support.
July 21, 2024
Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.
July 18, 2024