🎆 What LGBTQ+ history was made in 2023? 🎉

Plus, Iowa, Idaho, and Ohio score LGBTQ+ rights wins (for now) 🎆 Happy New Year! 🎆 ⏳ What were some of the historic moments that made the queer history books this year? We've gathered together [nine moments]( that we'll remember from Kim Petras's Grammy win to the fall of George Santos. Check them out below. ⏳ We're also taking time to remember [Meghan Riley Lewis]( a [transgender]( woman shot and killed this week in Bel Air, Md. A parent of two, Lewis was an advocate for [LGBTQ]( people. Brian Delen, 47, a food delivery driver, was arrested at the scene of the shooting and has been charged with second-degree murder. We're sending our comfort to those who knew Lewis. ❤️ Arrests have been made in connection to [an attack on a group of LGBTQ+ women]( in Florida. Jorge Giovani Estevez, 33, and Daiken Fernandez, 25, were detained on Wednesday. Last month, the two allegedly started yelling at the women before punching several of them. Several of the women required medical attention. 🎉 2023 is ending on a high note for LGBTQ+ rights. Judges in [Idaho]( and [Iowa]( struck down various elements of those states' anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Additionally, [Ohio's]( Republican governor has vetoed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors — which is, again, a supported treatment by major medical associations...you know, the experts. 🎉 Also, just for the LOL of it all. 🤣 Former [President Donald Trump has been barred]( the 2024 primary ballot in Maine. First, Colorado. Now, Maine. Next? In other news: - [Men seem to prefer going to a gay bar than saying "I love you." That sounds about right.]( - [The Advocate Channel's Tracy E. Gilchrist has interviewed a ton of the nominees for the Golden Globes. Check out what Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz, Ali Wong, and others have to say about their projects.]( - [Jonathan Bailey wants to star in the real queer version of 300. We also want that for him (and for us).]( Have a wonderful and safe NYE! I'll see you in 2024. Onward and upward, Alex [9 Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ+ History]( [Transgender Woman Shot and Killed by Food Delivery Driver in Maryland, Police Say]( [Iowa's LGBTQ+ Books Ban and 'Don't Say Gay' Law Partially Blocked by Federal Judge]( [Florida Men Arrested in Brutal Beating of Group of LGBTQ+ Women]( [Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects]( [Men Are More Comfortable Going to a Gay Bar Than Telling Family 'I Love You']( [Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation Bans]( [Idaho Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Minors Blocked for Now]( Look, the answer! Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia. Tuesday, you'll get the question. Thursday, you'll get a hint. And today, you'll get the answer. This week's question was: What U.S. television series featured the largest transgender cast in history? This week's answer is: Pose. The acclaimed FX series — created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Steven Canals — starred a robust trans cast that included Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar, and Angelica Ross. Rodriguez won a Golden Globe for her performance, and Billy Porter won an Emmy for his. Reply to this email with a recommendation on queer trivia we should include, and you may get a shout-out in a future newsletter! What else you should be reading: - [10 of the Best, Steamiest Sex Scenes of 2023]( (Out) - [Andrew Haigh Hopes 'All of Us Strangers' Will Heal Generational Trauma]( (Out) - [25 Times Republicans Looked Like Fools and Hypocrites in 2023 While We Cackled]( (Pride) - [Cartoon Babes That Were 100% Part of Our Queer Awakening]( (Pride) Do you know someone who would like to receive The Advocate newsletter? Share it with them!   [Click to email a link to your friends](   Keep up with the latest LGBTQ+ news -- from politics to entertainment to opinions from queer voices. [Manage your newsletter preferences.]( The Advocate is part of [equalpride]( a proudly LGBTQ-owned and operated media company that serves as a leading voice on equality with LGBTQ, women and people of color. Follow us [X]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2023 equalpride. All rights reserved. PO Box 241579, Los Angeles, CA 90024 [Privacy policy]( [Terms of use](