🌈 Transgender history made

Hi there, 🗳️ A lot of us were hoping for a different outcome in the presidential election this week. As the editor-in-chief of Advocate.com, [I want to let you know that we are going to hold those in power to account](. We will continue to bring you [LGBTQ]( news — stories about how we survive and how we thrive. 🎉 With that said, it's important to note the [LGBTQ+ history made]( on election night. Delaware's [Sarah McBride]( will be the first out [transgender]( member of Congress. That is huge! It's especially significant given the attacks directed at the trans community in recent weeks. Read more about McBride's win below. ⬇️ 🌈 And other queer history was also made. The Advocate's senior politics editor Trudy Ring pulled [together this piece about the candidates who are bringing representation to our government](. 🫏 Also, apparently, LGBTQ+ folks are more progressive than ever. Donald Trump might have won the presidential election, but "normal" gays still voted for Kamala Harris. [An overwhelming 86 percent of LGBTQ+ voters]( backed the Vice President compared to just 12 percent who voted for Trump. That's 15 points higher than in 2020, when 27 percent of LGBTQ+ voters cast their ballots for him, and makes Harris the most popular candidate among queer voters in the past five presidential elections. Onward and upward, Alex Cooper [✨ P.S. Invest in The Advocate's work. Find out how to contribute to The Advocate here.]( [Sarah McBride wins Delaware U.S. House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress]( [Sorry not sorry, JD Vance — 'Normal' gays still voted for Kamala Harris]( [Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide]( [What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?]( [Yes, Republicans who vowed retribution are now admitting Project 2025 is real]( [Jamie Lee Curtis sends love and support to LGBTQ+ folks, allies, and others post-election]( 🌈 Look, queer trivia! 🌈 Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia. This week's question is: Who is the first out transgender person to be elected to Congress? ✨ Respond with your answer and you might be featured in a future newsletter. ✨ 💻 What you should also be reading: - [WNBA star Courtney Williams gets engaged to her girlfriend & the proposal was EVERYTHING]( (Pride) - [Luke Evans shares Gemma Arterton's FLAWLESS response to his coming out]( (Pride) - [Ariana, Chappell, Billie, & Beyoncé—Out's early 2025 Grammy predictions]( (Out) - [Mubi canceled a Turkish film festival after Queer got banned in the country]( (Out) 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](