Advocate NL 9/14/26

Hello and Happy Monday, folks! Audience Editor Edgar Ramirez here, back in your inbox, hoping everyone had a great weekend.Speaking of the weekend, we had a variety of news happen. On Sunday, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on "Meet The Press" with host Kristen Welker, where he was asked if America is ready for a gay president."Of course" was his answer, followed by more details, which Jacob Ogles has here.The interview came hours before a "60 Minutes" segment aired on the hoaxers who once sparked a wrongful sexual assault investigation into Buttigieg; apparently, they were caught by "60 Minutes" marketing themselves as pardon brokers (you might recognize one of the right-wing trolls.)On Saturday, Christopher Wiggins had an update over the ongoing drama at King George Middle School caused by none other than the adults in charge. It's a moment worth celebrating, as Christopher also wrote about the different jubilant atmosphere that took place in Richmond for PrideFest.Until next time!Each day at The Advocate, we’re breaking news about the issues that are important to you — whether we’re celebrating queer joy or holding powerful people accountable for their attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. We’re asking you to help us continue this critical work. Can we count on you to support LGBTQ+ journalism?Kennedy Center claims re-adding Donald Trump’s name is only way to avoid bankruptcyBob Mackie, famous gay fashion and costume designer, dies at 87Gay congressional candidate goes viral for X-rated BDSM adsPair behind false accusations against Pete Buttigieg caught peddling presidential pardonsSophie Lee, a Black trans woman, killed in Baltimore: ‘She was loved. She mattered’Meet Natalie Clifford Barney, the lesbian trailblazer who was out and proud in the 1900sLGBTQ+ middle schoolers took a conservative Virginia school board to court to protect their rights — and wonPair behind false accusations against Pete Buttigieg caught peddling presidential