Your source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.https://bsky.app/profile/advocate.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mynwz76ep52cThe Transgender Education Network says unauthorized mailers used its branding and staff photos, prompting threats of violence. It is pursuing legal action.25 Oct 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynwz76ep52chttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myntajbfvk2wJose Cordero and Wilmer Muchacho allege in a federal lawsuit out of Maine that Centre Electric denied them breaks and extra work, then fired them after they reported harassment.24 Oct 2026 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myntajbfvk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mynqait2ek2nThe School District of the Chathams agreed not to restore the policy after the conservative extremist group sued in August.24 Oct 2026 22:23 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynqait2ek2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mynmjcpfww2aUncloseted Media and The 19th analyzed nearly 200 X posts and found coordinated efforts to spread anti-trans talking points against the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas.24 Oct 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynmjcpfww2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mynizykiil2pEquality PAC is backing candidates who could expand LGBTQ+ representation while campaigning on healthcare, affordability, and civil rights.24 Oct 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynizykiil2phttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mynf7u4nct2eOne board member criticized her district’s policy as poorly constructed. Another district’s superintendent declined to clarify how its rules would affect trans boys.24 Oct 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynf7u4nct2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myncmdiepx2pA $17.6 million transfer, an alleged offer of presidential access, and conflicting accounts have drawn scrutiny from the White House counsel.24 Oct 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myncmdiepx2phttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myn6vqiva22aThe vice president defends the Trumps’ right to “earn a living,” then sneers at someone who says he loves trans kids, writes John Casey.24 Oct 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myn6vqiva22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myn3lhergs2mThe lesbian judge overseeing the transgender military ban challenge disclosed threats after Donald Trump called her a “crazed lunatic” for ruling against his public golf course takeover.24 Oct 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myn3lhergs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mymy3tdony2bThe 30-second spot targets the GOP over its fixation on trans people in bathrooms amid a heated midterm election cycle.24 Oct 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymy3tdony2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mymum7hwty2aWith as many as 10 Senate races tied or within the margin of error by his own account, Cruz reached for a familiar Republican target: Americans who are trans.24 Oct 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymum7hwty2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mymr3ftyw72aA Knox County woman says Tennessee’s refusal to update her driver’s license violates her constitutional rights and forces her to disclose that she is transgender.24 Oct 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymr3ftyw72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mymowsidal2pChristina Bohannan takes aim at Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ donors and voting record while pushing back on anti-trans sports attacks without retreating from support for LGBTQ+ Iowans.24 Oct 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymowsidal2phttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mymlpedem32qThe Netherlands’ first out gay prime minister and his fiancé, field hockey player Nicolás Keenan, announced they’re expecting a baby in 2027.24 Oct 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymlpedem32qhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mymibhz5nd2aNavy and Marine Corps boards voted for retention in nine of 12 cases, challenging an administration that treats transgender identity as grounds to end a military career.24 Oct 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymibhz5nd2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mylfhg6t4b2lCasa Kuà says Berlin police officers searched attendees’ belongings, broke into lockers, and held people for up to four hours during a weekly transfeminine gathering.24 Oct 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mylfhg6t4b2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myld664hsr27More than 100 pediatricians and nurses have joined the campaign against Initiative 638, which they say would create harmful barriers for young athletes.23 Oct 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myld664hsr27https://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myl7d5oydp2dA West Texas district attorney is also seeking answers as to who is impersonating the Transgender Education Network of Texas.23 Oct 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myl7d5oydp2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myl35r3a2e2kJohn Braun is championing Initiative 638 in a race against Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez that could help determine control of the House.23 Oct 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myl35r3a2e2khttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykydiubr52eAfter Republicans attacked their gender, two transgender House candidates challenged the GOP’s record on grocery prices, housing costs, and health care.23 Oct 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykydiubr52ehttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykuni5mc32nNationwide, choruses centering transgender and nonbinary people are bringing much-needed joy and solidarity to their community and beyond.23 Oct 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykuni5mc32nhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykrlknyrw2rTremon Hill has been charged with murder over the fatal 2018 shooting.23 Oct 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykrlknyrw2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykoizno3h2dDonald Trump is scheduled to campaign for him on Friday.23 Oct 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykoizno3h2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykkz2ivje2mAnthem Orlando is just the latest LGBTQ+ nightclub to report having its account unexpectedly taken down.23 Oct 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykkz2ivje2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykimemwyq2rThe revealing moment is just one of the surprising moments in the new documentary, You Can See Everything.23 Oct 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykimemwyq2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykhjxfg2v2lSomeone is spending money to impersonate transgender advocates and provoke Republican voters across Texas.23 Oct 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykhjxfg2v2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykeqn7cu42xOpinion: QWELL Community Foundation's Clayton Gibson argues that queer people must look beyond political and celebrity activism to build stronger communities, economic power, and lasting support systems.23 Oct 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykeqn7cu42xhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3mykbsqezcy2wOne spouse has retired. Another plans to. Their families say protecting their transgender children has made the military careers they loved untenable.23 Oct 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykbsqezcy2whttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myk5nrd5ni2nInvestigators say more than 100 voicemails to a former schoolmate included threats of violence against her and LGBTQ+ people.23 Oct 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myk5nrd5ni2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/advocate.com/post/3myk3awhqek2bKatie Zacharia lasted less than half of one Scaramucci.23 Oct 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:j3ompincleuckl2aavhsofmt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myk3awhqek2b