Christopher Wiggins

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Campus Pride board chair on what’s next for the group after CEO ousted for mishandling finances

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An LGBTQ+ advocacy group that focuses on higher education is dealing with a scandal that involves allegations of financial impropriety and the departure of the organization’s CEO.  In a conversation with The Advocate on Tuesday, Candis Cox, the board chairperson for North Carolina-based Campus Pride, opened up about the organization’s response to a financial misappropriation scandal involving its former CEO, Shane Windmeyer. The interview follows developments first reported byQnotesCarolinas, revealing Windmeyer’s alleged misuse of funds and subsequent termination. Campus Pride, a national nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, has a mission to assist and uplift LGBTQ+ and allied student leaders and campus groups by offering leadership development and advocating for […]

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Malcolm Kenyatta on breaking barriers and making Pennsylvania Black queer history

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Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, the recently endorsed Democraticcandidate for auditor general in the state, is set in his vision and goals for the office. As the first openly gay Black man endorsed by a political party for a statewide office in Pennsylvania, Kenyatta’s candidacy has made state history. During the interview, Kenyatta emphasized the role of the auditor general. “The auditor general’s office, I think, can best be explained as really being the public advocate for the state,” he said. According to the state’s website, the auditor general leads an office that “is responsible for using audits to ensure that all state […]

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Advocacy Groups Warn White House of Risks to LGBTQ+ Refugee in Potential Asylum Policy Overhaul

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A coalition of key LGBTQ+ and immigrants’ rights groups has come forward with a strong condemnation of potential revisions to the United States asylum system. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and members of Congress, organizations including Immigration Equality, the Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, and Lambda Legalhave outlined severe concerns regarding the implications of these changes for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. It comes at a critical juncture, just days after the Biden administration indicated its willingness to consider significant changes to the U.S. asylum and immigration system. Last Tuesday, reports emerged that the administration, in discussions with Congress, was […]

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24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends

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months ahead. In a world where the fight for equality and acceptance continues, one crucial area that demands our attention is the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. With more than 71 percent support for marriage equalityand more than 7.2 percent of American adults identifying as LGBTQ+, according to Gallup, the journey towards a more inclusive society is ongoing, and each of us holds the power to contribute to this crucial cause. New Year’s resolutions often focus on personal growth and improvement, but they can also be a powerful tool for social change, especially in championing LGBTQ+ rights. This community, diverse in its nature, […]

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60+ Groups Are Spreading Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience Across the Country: Report

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The Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate and extremist groups, has unveiled a new report exposing the intricate network of far-right entities propagating anti-LGBTQ+ pseudoscience.  The comprehensive study, “Combating Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience Through Accessible Informative Narratives,” or Project CAPTAIN, revealed during a press conference on Tuesday, details the concerted efforts of these groups to undermine LGBTQ+ rights through the manipulation of scientific realities, particularly when it comes to gender-affirming care and the health care needs for transgender people. R.G. Cravens, lead editor and author of the report, highlighted the alarming trend of using pseudoscience to target these groups. “The gender-affirming care model… represents a global medical consensus. […]

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Gay Senate Staffer Allegedly in Hearing Room Sex Video Fired

A 24-year-old U.S.Senate staffer who is allegedly in a video showing two men having sex in a Senate hearing room has been fired. A video of the incident in a Senate hearing room was reported on Friday and quickly went viral online. Maryland Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Cardin’s office released a statement about the legislative aide who was allegedly in the video’s employment. “Aidan Maese-Czeropski is no longer employed by the U.S. Senate,” a spokesperson said. “We will have no further comment on this personnel matter.” Maese-Czeropski’s LinkedIn profile shows he had worked for the 80-year-old senator since October 2021. In his defense earlier […]

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LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles

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A recent study released by The Trevor Project sheds light on the mental healthstruggles faced by LGBTQ+ young people with disabilities.  The comprehensive report, based on The Trevor Project’s 2023 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, presents alarming statistics and underscores the need for targeted mental health support for this vulnerable group. According to the findings, nearly one-third of LGBTQ+ young people identify as having a disability. These disabilities range from ADHD and learning disorders to physical and autoimmune conditions, with many respondents reporting multiple diagnoses. The data reveals that LGBTQ+ young people with disabilities experience significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and […]

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Richmond Maintains Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ City Ranking

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Richmond has once again demonstrated its commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity by maintaining a perfect score of 100 in the 2023 Municipal Equality Index, a notable achievement that places the city at the forefront of LGBTQ+ advocacy in Virginia. The MEI, conducted by the Human Rights Campaign, evaluates municipalities based on their inclusivity in laws, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ community. Richmond’s consistent performance in this index reflects the city’s ongoing efforts to support and protect its LGBTQ+ residents. Reflecting on this achievement, Mayor Levar Stoney told The Advocate, “When I became mayor, I think we were at 42, and over the last […]

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Experts Weigh in on the Realities of Gender-Affirming Care and the Dangers of Disinformation

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n the wake of numerous discussions, panels, and speeches at PFLAG’s National Convention in Arlington, VA. last month, a notable conversation took place to illuminate the shadows cast by disinformation on trans healthcare. The ambiance within the Crystal Ballroom at DoubleTree Crystal City was anything but cold as attendees gathered for a crucial dialogue on trans healthcare. The session, “Courageous Love in Trans Healthcare,” moderated by writer and activist Charlotte Clymer, featured a panel of health experts, including Admiral Rachel L. Levine, the assistant secretary for health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, the […]

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Ex-Chicago Police Sergeant Guilty in Transgender Woman’s Sexual Assault Case

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Former Chicago police sergeant James B. Sajdak pleaded guilty on Monday to a misdemeanor civil rights violation related to the 2019 sexual assault of a transgender woman, Tyshee Featherstone.  This latest development is a significant shift from the initial charges that could have led to a life sentence for Sajdak, as reported by theChicago Sun-Timesand theChicago Tribune. The 65-year-old Sajdak, who served 29 years with the Chicago Police Department, faced the possibility of life in federal prison under a felony count. However, the plea agreement changed this to a misdemeanor count of deprivation of rights under color of law.  Related: Trans Woman Accuses Chicago Police Officer […]

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