Top Stories from Advocate.com for 03/04/2022

[View this email in your browser]( Top Stories from [Advocate.com]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( [Erotica Author Chuck Tingle on His Epic Governor Greg Abbott Troll]( [Governor Gorg Abbot and Chuck Tingle] “I have seen devils do terrible things, being terrible is their bread and butter, but this is dang above and beyond.” [Read on »]( [5 Steps Biden Administration Promises to Take to Protect Trans Kids]( [Xavier Becerra and Joe Biden] Biden's Health and Human Services secretary, Xavier Becerra, has announced actions aimed at assuring young people have access to gender-affirming care. [Read on »]( [Iowa Is Now 11th State to Pass Anti-Trans Sports Law]( [Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds] The governor made transphobic remarks before signing the bill and referred to trans female athletes as "males." [Read on »]( [ABC’s James Longman on Russia Bringing Back the Iron Curtain]( [Photo courtesy ABC News] Reporting from Moscow, Longman sees ominous signs ahead, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. [Read on »]( [Thousands of Florida Students Walk Out to Protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill]( [Out Rep. Carlos Smith speaks to children during a walkout] "We as students need to stand up for each other. As issues arise that can negatively impact our peers, we have to show love and solidarity to one another because that is how we can accomplish change," one student said. [Read on »]( [Actor Absent in Fantastic Beasts Clip After Spat With TERF JK Rowling]( [Tina Goldstein in 'Fantastic Beasts'] Fans suspect her absence has something to do with the actor’s unequivocal condemnation of author J.K. Rowling’s transphobia. [Read on »]( [Watch: Anti-Trans Jeff Younger Heckled as "Fascist" by Students]( [Jeff Younger] Younger, whose run for Texas House was motivated by a battle over his trans child's care, had to cut his appearance at the University of North Texas short. [Read on »]( [Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Is Resolved to Keep Swimming Amid Backlash]( [Lia Thomas] The UPenn swimmer opened up about transitioning, changing teams, facing outrage, and being visible for younger trans athletes. [Read on »]( [Kristin Crowley Is Los Angeles's First Out, First Woman Fire Chief]( [Kristin Crowley] Crowley was confirmed unanimously by the L.A. City Council this week. [Read on »]( [Lawsuit: Mayor Lightfoot Berated City Officials Over Dick Size]( [Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot] "My dick is bigger than yours," she allegedly said while berating the officials over a deal they made with a community group. [Read on »]( [Chasten Buttigieg Slams Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Viral Video]( [Chasten Buttigieg and Ron DeSantis in a diptych] In the clip, DeSantis is seen chiding students. [Read on »]( [John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus Still Stimulates After 15 Years]( [John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus Still Stimulates After 15 Years] The classic film portrayed gay sex in an entirely new and unabashed light. [Read on »]( [by PubExchange]( [Advocate Subscription]( [Out Traveler]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:newsletters@pridemedia.com) Copyright © 2022 Pride Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: newsletters@pridemedia.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.