How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats
Researchers found that when tragedy unfolds, some seek to falsely blame transgender people.
July 2, 2025
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Here are 7 LGBTQ+ groups you can donate to as major companies quit sponsoring Pride events
These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.
June 4, 2025
Man shot and killed in Philadelphia Gayborhood during Pride
Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr. was shot once in the stomach and died hours later at a local hospital.
June 3, 2025
Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care
One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.
May 19, 2025
Malcolm Kenyatta says David Hogg is distorting the truth as DNC moves toward new leadership election
Malcolm Kenyatta says he’s had enough of the “telenovela.”
May 14, 2025
Rachel Levine led fights against HIV & STIs at HHS. Now Trump’s undoing that progress, and she’s speaking out
The former assistant secretary for health is breaking her silence on the damage Trump's HHS is doing.
May 13, 2025
Pittsburgh police raid LGBTQ+ bar during drag show featuring Amanda Lepore
What the owners of P Town have called a "surprise inspection" has been described by attendees as reminiscent of past police raids of gay establishments.
May 5, 2025
Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records
The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.
April 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ‘has a recipe’ for countering MAGA, trans hate, and billionaire bullies
The city’s mayor, who is up for reelection, says it’s important for leaders to "feel the pain" of those being affected by Trump’s agenda, including in the LGBTQ+ community.
April 10, 2025
Hundreds protest Pittsburgh hospital for caving to Trump and denying trans youth gender-affirming care
Almost 200 people alone showed up at UPMC’s hospital in Pittsburgh, home to the largest gender clinic in Southwest Pennsylvania, and continued to make their voices heard even as rain poured on the rally last week.
April 10, 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
Philadelphia schools will allow trans athletes to compete, rejecting Trump executive order
The Philadelphia School District has announced that it will continue to allow transgender athletes to compete on teams that align with their gender identity.
February 27, 2025
Who are the Zizians, a cult-like group led by a transgender woman?
The group has been linked to six killings.
February 25, 2025
Who is Scott Presler? The gay conservative even the RNC won't employ
Several scandals have followed Scott Presler throughout his career, including his support of debunked conspiracy theories such as QAnon and 2020 election denial.
December 13, 2024
These parents of transgender kids have a lot to say about the Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care
“Access to lifesaving medical care makes all the difference in the world,” the dad of a transgender daughter told The Advocate.
December 10, 2024
14 transgender elected officials you should know
These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.
November 29, 2024
Shooting at LGBTQ+ bathhouse in Pittsburgh leaves man in critical condition
Law enforcement responded to reports of a man with a firearm threatening people inside Club Pittsburgh early Friday morning.
November 25, 2024
Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law
The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
November 22, 2024
Howard University watch party ends without Kamala Harris speech amid tight Election Night
Hope turned to concern as the night wore on.
November 6, 2024
John Fetterman tells The Advocate he's confident Harris will win Pennsylvania
The longtime LGBTQ+ ally also had some choice words about the GOP trans attack ads during a recent CNN interview.
November 5, 2024
The test of contracting out canvassers — like Elon Musk in Pennsylvania — will fail
People with perseverance and passion for the candidate go door-to-door, and not for a paycheck.
November 5, 2024