⚽ Megan Rapinoe talks period stigma and Republicans

Plus, a drag ban gets a second life Hi there, [⚽ Megan Rapinoe]( have retired from professional soccer, but she's not shying away from her advocacy. She's partnered with the undergarment brand Knix for a campaign around period stigma. In a conversation with The Advocate, she talked about being on her period during some of the most important games of her life. She also opened up about her views on the GOP and the upcoming election. "The platform that the Republicans have put out and the way that they've chosen to use the power that they have — whether it be them wanting to track periods or the reversal of Roe v. Wade — we're seeing authoritarianism on the rise for certain," she said. ⚽ 🚨 [Tennessee’s law banning drag queens]( from performing in public spaces has been resurrected and can stand for now. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a legal challenge to the state's controversial Adult Entertainment Act on Thursday, citing the plaintiffs’ lack of standing. The decision reversed a lower court’s ruling that had declared the law unconstitutional. 🗳️ As the country learns about former President Donald Trump’s veep pick Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a powerful new video released by the Human Rights Campaign explains why Ohio grandparents Mike and Melissa H. — both lifelong GOP voters — decided to leave the Republican Party, citing its increasingly hostile stance towards [LGBTQ]( people. The video shines a spotlight on the real-life impact of anti-trans legislation on families across America. [Check it out.]( Onward and upward, Alex Cooper [Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)]( [Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban]( [Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing]( [Rachel Maddow says JD Vance’s rise is thanks to gay billionaire’s influence, not skill or merit]( [JD Vance's trans ex-friend is confused by his 'hateful' words and sudden pro-Trump beliefs]( [Watch: GLAAD national ad features terrifying potential future under Project 2025]( [Ohioans explain abandoning Republican Party for love of their transgender grandchild]( What you should also be reading: - [Fans in frenzy as Lady Gaga goes 'missing']( (Pride) - [The Republican National Convention is the 'Super Bowl' of faceless Grindr hookups — SHOCKER!]( (Pride) - [We're rooting for these LGBTQ+ nominees at the 76th Primetime Emmys]( (Out) - [Here's how Red, White & Royal Blue stars & creators reacted to their Emmy nom]( (Out) [The Plus July/Aug 2024 'Treatment Guide' digital edition issue is here!]( 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. 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 © 2024 equalpride. All rights reserved. PO Box 241579, Los Angeles, CA 90024 [Privacy policy]( [Terms of use](