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Your rights, explained: What to do if you encounter ICE or DHS agents

Immigrants and non-immigrants alike have protections under U.S. law. Here's what you should know.

Most Americans support corporate LGBTQ+ Pride efforts despite pull-back by major brands: report

A new GLAAD report challenges the notion that Americans endorse a retreat from LGBTQ+ inclusion in commerce.

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Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon, star of "The Gilded Age" and "And Just Like That...," graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.

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"It felt very empowering," Advocate cover star Cynthia Nixon says about being photographed at New York's Henrietta Hudson bar. "The [queer] elders on the wall felt so great. It also felt like just a fun place to be."

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Sarah McBride skewers GOP’s ‘utter shitshow’ at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women The transgender lawmaker said she would not participate in GOP attempts to use her for attention.

“Every single time they say the word ‘trans,’ look at what they’re doing with their grubby hands. They’re trying to pick the pocket of American workers.”

Virginia federal judge sets hearing on Hegseth’s censorship in military service members’ kids’ schools The ACLU filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block the Pentagon from purging books and culture.

The ACLU filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block the Pentagon from purging books and culture.

Lady Gaga breaks all-time record—dedicates Rio concert to LGBTQ+ fans Mother Monster makes history with concert in Brazil dedicated to LGBTQ+ fans.

Lady Gaga's highly anticipated concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil broke the all-time record for most attended live show by a female artist in history.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

She said she would see him in court. She did. She won.

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Met Gala 2025: Best-dressed Black queer celebs Black Queer Excellence was on full display during fashion's biggest night, which celebrated "Black Dandyism" this year.

With the theme of the 2025 Met Gala being "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," it's no surprise that Black queer stars are showing up and showing off! #MetGala

Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.

A federal judge in Washington state has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction just one day before the Pentagon was set to begin discharging transgender service members.

#DoctorWho showrunner #RussellTDavies believes Trump's presidency has ushered in a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment even across the pond.
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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.

“We are profoundly disappointed and angered by Governor Newsom’s comments about transgender youth and their ability to participate in sports,” said @eqca.bsky.social executive director Tony Hoang.

The Wicked star will be headlining the WorldPride Street Festival and Concert in June. 🌈
#WorldPride2025 #WorldPRideDC #CynthiaErivo
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LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump’s joint address  — including skipping it entirely “I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.

As President Trump prepares to deliver his first joint address to Congress since returning to office, LGBTQ+ members of Congress are making it clear that they will not let his administration’s policies go unchallenged.

We wanted to go to the festival and we did. Queer media at the #oscars

Watch Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande's Wizard of Oz, Wiz, & Wicked tribute The ​Wicked​ costars sang Oz anthems "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Home," and "Defying Gravity."

Playing this incredible performance on repeat!! 😍
#Wicked #Oscars

Is Adrian Brody going to make out with Cillian Murphy?

And Conclave!

Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power' The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Feig has announced he will be donating $300,000 to multiple organizations that serve LGBTQ+ youth.

Ahead of the Oscars, films I loved, enjoyed, admired from 2024. No particular order. Love Lies Bleeding, Challengers, Problemista, Big Boys, Housekeeping for Beginners, The Brutalist, The Room Next Door, The Substance, I’m Still Here, Will & Harper, Better Man, Fly Me to the Moon, Maria, Wicked

LGBTQ+ cruise rescues 11 refugees adrift in the Gulf of Mexico Video footage from the ship shows a yellow rescue boat traveling between the refugees’ vessel and the cruise ship, bringing them aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas in small groups.

An LGBTQ+ cruise turned into a life-saving mission on Wednesday.

Tulsi Gabbard purges intelligence officers over out-of-context conversations conservatives decry as ‘transgender sex chats’

The NSA had a "secret transgender sex chatroom," claim Tulsi Gabbard and other far-right activists.

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Jane Fonda just shouted “pussies” on the SAG stage and I’m here for it. #sagawards

How is Jane Fonda only now receiving a SAG lifetime achievement? #sagawards

Federal government launches investigation into Maine hours after Democratic governor stood up to Trump’s ‘bullying’ “In America, the President is neither a King nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it – and it is the rule of law that prevents him from being so,” Gov. Janet Mills said.

After Maine Gov. Janet Mills confronted President Trump at the White House over his administration’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, the Department of Education launched a federal investigation into the state’s compliance with Title IX.

The Kennedy Center has quietly removed a National Symphony Orchestra concert celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride from its website, intensifying fears that federally affiliated cultural institutions could be the next battleground in Trump’s war on the LGBTQ+ community.

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White House bans Associated Press from Oval Office & Air Force One after WHCA president issues scathing statement Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”

The White House continues to bar Associated Press reporters from presidential events despite calls from the White House Correspondents’ Association and press freedom advocates to restore access.

Activist, musician, drag queen, and 2024 #Out100 honoree #PattieGonia made history by presenting an in-drag #TEDTalk on the event's main stage. 👏🏽🌱
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The wilderness called me to @evanrosskatz.bsky.social Feast of the Wild for @yellowjackets96.bsky.social. I have been immersed. #yellowjackets

This is twisted and craven. Cruelty for the sake of it. Support trans people! 🏳️‍⚧️