Speaker Laurie Jinkins, the first woman and first lesbian Speaker of the House in Washington state, is speaking out about two ballot measures up for a vote right now in her state that endanger the health and safety of all girls and other vulnerable youth. Ballot measure 638, now before voters and de
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‘The Lost Brontë’By Catherine Friendc.2026, Bywater Books$22.95/335 pages Mom always said to tell the truth. One lie leads to another and another and you have to remember them all until pretty soon, you’re caught. Fibs are hard, mistruths are messy, even little white social lies ...
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In 2024, the Republicans ran on platforms of hatred and fear bolstered by promises of an economic paradise. Two years on, and Americans can see how those promises have played out. The atrocities committed by ICE have been thorough and well-documented, and they haven’t made anyone...
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CAMP Rehoboth will host its annual Block Party celebration on Sunday, Oct.18 at 11 a.m. on the second block of Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach. CAMP Rehoboth invites all community members to join in the festivities and to expect magnificent performances and dozens of ...
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Musician Brandi Carlile recently opened up about how becoming a mother helped her finally feel at ease as a gay person. “When I really felt comfortable in the world as a queer person was, weirdly, when I had kids," Carlile said, as reported by People, while being honored during a...
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Justice Samuel Alito said that marriage equality should be overturned because it makes Christians look bad for opposing it Really: “In dissent from [Obergefell v. Hodges], I expressed my worry that equating the expression of certain views with bigotry – or, if you like, with dign...
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Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson has a stark message for Democrats caving on trans rights: "You're doing too much and getting too little." Robinson made the comment while speaking to The Advocate during a roundtable discussion with reporters on Monday. She added, "...
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Jessica Waddell-Lewinstein Kopp was raised amongst a vibrant queer community. Her dad was gay Olympic athlete Dr. Tom Waddell, who also founded the Gay Games. Her mom was activist Sara Lewinstein. Waddell died from AIDS complications when Kopp was just three, and she spent her ch...
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Sure, this spooky season has blessed us with a lot of new horror on TV and at the movies, but when it comes to Halloween, you can never have too much horror to watch. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of celebrated queer chillers that queer horror fans may know about b...
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“I see you. You're valid. You're enough. I’ve got your back.” It’s a simple message, but for many trans youth and adults, letters of affirmation, even from total strangers, can be lifesaving. It's why messages like the above are the heart of an effort by Point of Pride, a nationa...
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Editor's note: Chandreyi Guharay is the global advocacy officer for Walking the Talk. She spoke with queer activists from around the world at World Pride 2026 in Amsterdam about the impact of shrinking aid. Queer activists and Dutch NGOs gathered at Amsterdam City Hall as part of...
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The effects of a newly amended law rolling back self-determination for transgender people in India have been documented in a survey of those caught between medical ethics and the conservative government's anti-trans agenda: the doctors responsible for their trans patients' care. ...
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Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email. Autumn is here, and though the weather is getting cooler, our weekly Good News Roundup is full of brightne...
