Top Stories from Advocate.com for 05/17/2022

[View this email in your browser]( Top Stories from [Advocate.com]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( [Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History as First Lesbian WH Press Secretary]( [Karine Jean-Pierre] In her first briefing in the post, Jean-Pierre honored the victims of the Buffalo shooting and noted the historic nature of her position as a Black and queer immigrant. [Read on »]( [John Oliver Blasts 'Garbage Lady' Kay Ivey for Anti-Trans Law]( [John Oliver and Kay Ivey] Alabama's law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care to minors "is absolutely appalling," Oliver said. [Read on »]( [Ellen DeGeneres on Breaking Barriers and Bowing Out — For Now]( [Ellen DeGeneres] As her talk show ends, DeGeneres opens up about earning her place in LGBTQ+ history and helping queer people gain acceptance throughout her career. [Read on »]( [GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis Issues 'Apology' After Transphobic Comments]( [Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming] Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming was booed during a commencement address at the University of Wyoming over the remarks. [Read on »]( [Jake Daniels Becomes First Out U.K. Pro Soccer Player in 30 Years]( [Jake Daniels] “I’ve hated lying my whole life and feeling the need to change to fit in. I want to be a role model myself by doing this,” Daniels said. [Read on »]( [Drag Queen Crowned Indiana High School's Prom King]( [Cristian Hernandez] Nonbinary high school student Cristian Hernandez was awarded the crown in full drag, leaving the crowd “speechless.” [Read on »]( [School Asks Students to Write Letter Convincing Friend Not to Be Gay]( [Christian Academy of Louisville] The homework assignment from the Christian school asked students to convince their gay friend they would never be happy unless they were straight. [Read on »]( [Lesbian Florida Candidate Michele Rayner Ends Congressional Bid]( [Michele Rayner] In the Florida legislature, Rayner has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a critic of the state's "don't say gay" law. She'll now run for reelection for her state House seat. [Read on »]( [How a Former Advocate Editor and Judy Greer Are Easing Menopause]( [Corey Scholibo and Judy Greer ] Gay entrepreneur Corey Scholibo chats with The Advocate about how he and several cisgender women friends created the company Wile to help ease natural hormonal changes. [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](.