Advocate NL 10/30/26

Hello and Happy Friday, folks!Audience Editor Edgar Ramirez here, back in your inbox the day before Halloween, where something scarier may loom after: Election Day.As The Advocate's Christopher Wiggins has been reporting, a lot -- and we mean, a lot -- is at stake.If Democrats fall short of a sweeping midterm victory, current federal policy will stay in place, and so will the questions families are already asking, Wiggins writes: Who else can we see, what will it cost, and would moving help?Meanwhile, a Democratic wave would not strip the gold from Washington. It would, however, hand the party subpoena power, and the first thing many Democrats would point it at is the president’s ballroom, Wiggins says.Take some time this weekend to read all the possible scenarios, and make a plan to vote if you haven't already!Take care, and we'll be back on Monday.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?LGBTQ+ people are everywhere. Trump is cutting the data that shows itWomen’s soccer legend Megan Rapinoe says she ‘can’t wait’ to see an elite trans athlete competeKarine Jean-Pierre is producing a thriller about dangerous secrets and powerWhat a Democratic midterm sweep will mean for queer and trans AmericansWhat LGBTQ+ Americans stand to lose if Republicans win the midtermsWho sent fake transgender advocacy texts in Texas? Court records name GOP women’s groupSpanish prosecutors seek prison for police officers accused of torturing gay Arab manOp-ed: A child’s access to preschool shouldn’t depend on who their parents loveEmmy winner Mike Manning once feared that coming out would cost him everything. His life tells another story