📣 17 outrageous things Mark Robinson has said

Plus, Senate confirms record 12th queer Biden judge Hi there, 🫠Oh, [Mark Robinson](. The North Carolina gubernatorial hopeful has said some disturbing and threatening things. On Thursday, a CNN report revealed he referred to himself as a "Black Nazi" and said he liked watching trans adult entertainment even though he's said bigoted, transphobic things in the past. He's known for saying outrageous things. In fact, [we have a list here of some of those comments.]( 🏛️ President [Joe Biden made history this week after a 12th queer judge]( was confirmed by the Senate. Mary Kay Costello, a military veteran and former assistant U.S. attorney, was confirmed as a federal judge on Tuesday. By a 52-41 vote, Costello was confirmed by the full Senate as a district court judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. With her confirmation, Biden surpassed former President Barack Obama’s total of 11 confirmed out judges. 🏛️ 🚨 The Wyoming Board of Parole has denied a commutation petition filed by Russell Henderson, one of the two men convicted for the 1998 murder of [Matthew Shepard]( a case that became a global symbol of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. After serving 25 years behind bars for the heinous crime, Henderson, 47, had sought a reduction of his sentence through the state’s commutation process. After a hearing, the board decided not to forward the petition to Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon for consideration. Onward and upward, Alex Cooper [Anti-trans Mark Robinson called himself a 'Black Nazi,' admitted to liking trans porn: report]( [17 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said]( ['You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans]( [Teen boy charged for making bombs to attack LGBTQ+ Pride parade, authorities say]( [Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge]( [Meet Evan Bachner, who at 67 will participate in his 18th AIDS bike ride from Boston to New York]( [Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia]( [Wyoming Parole Board rejects commuting prison sentence for one of Matthew Shepard’s killers (exclusive)]( [On HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, how to support and embrace our queer elders living with HIV]( Look, a hint! Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia. Tuesday, you'll get the question. Today, you'll get a hint. And Saturday, you'll get the answer. This week’s question is: Who is the first out transgender state senator? This week's hint is: This person was not the first out transgender state lawmaker. ✨ Reply with your answer and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter. ✨ [​Introducing Health PLUS Wellness: The Latinx Sep/Oct 2024 digital edition issue is here!]( Our print magazine is expanding to help ensure people from all communities can be happy, healthy, and well. 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](