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Kamala Harris concedes election, but says, ‘I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign’

It was the end of a historic, inspiring, and remarkable presidential campaign.

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What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?

America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.

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With a Trump victory, America now has a permission structure to vilify the LGBTQ+ community

Despite toxicity that will engulf us, we are heroes, we always have been, and we’ve always come out on top. We will get through this, John Casey writes.

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Donald Trump elected president again, defeating Kamala Harris

But there are ways to resist his dictatorial, extremist plans.

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Presidential race remained undecided on Election Night

Pennsylvania was called for Trump in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving him three votes shy of an Electoral College victory.

Howard University watch party ends without Kamala Harris speech amid tight Election Night
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Howard University watch party ends without Kamala Harris speech amid tight Election Night

Hope turned to concern as the night wore on.

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At Howard University, thousands rally for Kamala Harris as LGBTQ+ leaders celebrate a night of progress

“There’s a delicious sense of community here tonight, people who showed up because they need each other and know that our fates are linked,” Kierra Johnson, president of the National LGBTQ Task Force, said.

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Why this queer woman won't 'agree to disagree'

For eight years, Donald Trump's ascension has torn families and friends apart. Now some of his supporters are asking marginalized people to "agree to disagree" over his hateful politics. Here's why I won't, whether you're family or not.

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Thousands honor suffragist Susan B. Anthony for Election Day

There's a tradition of leaving "I Voted" stickers on her gravestone on Election Day.

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John Fetterman tells The Advocate he's confident Harris will win Pennsylvania

The longtime LGBTQ+ ally also had some choice words about the GOP trans attack ads during a recent CNN interview.

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If the Iowa poll is right, pollster Ann Selzer will be the most popular political forecaster in the country

If Harris wins Iowa, will the blue spread to neighboring states like Nebraska and Missouri?

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The test of contracting out canvassers — like Elon Musk in Pennsylvania — will fail

People with perseverance and passion for the candidate go door-to-door, and not for a paycheck.

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Don Lemon comforts trans woman who's 'nervous and afraid' for the election

One transgender woman has perfectly encapsulated the fears of queer Americans in a moving clip shared by out journalist Don Lemon.

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Amber Ruffin talks Kamala Harris, election optimism, and comedians as radical truthtellers

'There's no frickin way [Kamala Harris] is gonna lose,' says CNN's Have I Got News for You's out star Amber Ruffin.

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Gay adult film star bottoms out as Trump supporter

Let’s hope GayVN’s 2021 Best Bottom honoree isn’t hiding a secret orange-daddy fetish as well.

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A Navy SEAL tweeted about wanting male Kamala voters to be his concubines

Things are starting to get a little weird online leading up to the election.

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10 things to do instead of doomscrolling on Election Day

Stop refreshing the news, you obsessive freaks. Put your time to better use and try one of these other things.

What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after
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What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after

While we’re likely to know a lot about the election, including who won many key House and Senate races, we may have to again wait a while to know who won the presidency.

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Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues

Vice President Kamala Harris, an LGBTQ+ champion, faced former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people also ran for office on the federal, state, and local levels. Here's reporting from The Advocate's team of reporters across the country, including in D.C. with Harris.

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7 things to watch for in tomorrow’s House and Senate races

Based on extensive conversations with elected officials, pollsters, strategists, and former Trump official, here are some variables that might affect down-ballot races.

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Rachel Maddow's hilarious lesbian joke derails MSNBC panel into laughter

The out lesbian MSNBC host couldn't resist the opportunity during a Sunday panel discussing a new poll out of Iowa.