Hi all,
❌ The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of a bill that would restrict trans girls from playing on sports teams that aligned with their gender identity. Advocates have spoken out against the bill calling it harmful and unnecessary.
🏛️ Confirmation hearings began this week for Donald Trump's next cabinet. On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth — Trump's controversial DoD pick — faced senators. One Republican took the time to make some anti-trans jokes.
🩺 The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could allow businesses to refuse to cover HIV prevention medication and some cancer screenings.
Looking to help those affected by the wildfires in California? We compiled a list of places you can check out to assist those in need.
Onward and upward,
Alex Cooper
Editor-in-chief, Advocate.com
Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia. Today, you'll get a question.
This week's question: Who was the first out LGBTQ+ person to be the White House press secretary?
Last week's answer: The Upstairs Lounge caught fire in 1973. Recently, activists have been fundraising to replace a plaque that honored those killed in the blaze after the plaque was stolen.
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