Top Stories from Advocate.com for 07/16/2022

Brittney Griner's Defense Says WNBA Star Had Cannabis Prescription

The out basketball champion's trial continued this week in Russia.

D.C. Mayor Bowser: Not a Closeted Lesbian But a Proud Straight Ally

Asked if she was a lesbian in the closet, Muriel Bowser said she's not closeted, then clarified that she's proud to be a straight ally to LGBTQ+ people.

Mary Trump on Donald Waiting in the Mar-a-Lago Cafeteria Line

The former president’s niece wonders why we’re all surprised at the revelations of the January 6 public hearings.

Embattled Gay Va. LGBTQ+ Advisory Board Member Casey Flores Resigns

Casey Flores denies that he was "compelled to resign" as officials said and instead says he quit because he's moving to Florida for love.

Meet More LGBTQ+ Advocates for Change Working to Better Queer Lives

Ricky Martin Reportedly Accused of Incest in Domestic Abuse Case

Martin has denied the claims, calling them “completely false allegations.”

Anti-LGBTQ+ Calif. Congressman Changes Tune When Facing Gay Challenger

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert once spoke out against marriage equality and outed an opponent, but now he's being challenged by gay man Will Rollins.

9 LGBTQ+ Candidates Who Did Us Proud During Pride Month

Lesbian Approved to Foster Children by Catholic Bishops After Suit

In 2020, Kelly Easter was denied a foster care opportunity because she is a lesbian, but now Catholic bishops say they approve.

Stranger Things's Noah Schnapp Confirms Will Is Gay

Schnapp said the queer storyline has been building since season one of Stranger Things.

Man Posing as Cop Arrested Over Chemical Attacks at Gay Cruising Spot

Prosecutors say the man impersonated a police officer before spraying a chemical in the faces of queer men at a popular Washington, D.C. cruising spot.