Top Stories from Advocate.com for 09/30/2022

Here Are the Trans Americans Killed in 2022 So Far

Fears About Ending DADT Greatly Exaggerated: Report

A recently unearthed Pentagon report shows that ending the discriminatory policy had no ill effects on the military and that fears about doing so were based on prejudice.

Maryland's Wes Moore Vows to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights as Governor

He says that any threats to LGBTQ+ rights in the state of Maryland will have to go through him first once he is elected governor.

Teacher on Leave After Saying Devil's Behind Pride Event

Leigh Ann Courington, who teaches history at Wallace State Community College in Alabama, made anti-LGBTQ+ and racist remarks on Facebook.

22 Queer Couples Through History From Ancient Egypt to the White House

GOP Senate Candidate Herschel Walker: Trans Kids Won't Go to Heaven

The former football star and Trump-endorsed Senate hopeful continues to make outrageous comments as he eyes Election Day in November.

The Anti-LGBTQ+ Views of Italy's Likely New Leader, Giorgia Meloni

Meloni denies she'll roll back LGBTQ+ rights, but she's spoken out against "the LGBT lobby" and "gender ideology."

What Do Americans Think About Trans Rights?

Republican Rep. Marjorie Greene’s Husband Files for Divorce

The anti-marriage-equality lawmaker’s husband filed to end their union after 27 years of marriage.

Twitter Suspends Libs of TikTok While Account Owner Vows Legal Action

Chaya Raichik asked supporters to donate to a legal defense fund she plans to use to sue Twitter if her anti-LGBTQ+ account Libs of TikTok is permanently suspended.