Top Stories from Advocate.com for 08/13/2022

Ellen DeGeneres & Others Respond to Anne Heche's Death

Many are noting the significance of her high-profile relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.

LGBTQ+ Books at the Center of Library Controversies in Michigan & Iowa

In rows over LGBTQ+ books, a community in Michigan has raised more than $100,000 to fund its library, while Iowa librarians are fighting against banning such books.

Anne Heche Dies; Taken Off Life Support

The actress had been declared brain dead, but she was kept on life support for a time for the purpose of organ donation.

11 Times Marjorie Taylor Green Was the Worst

Monkeypox: 1-on-1 With the White House's Response Deputy Coordinator

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis takes questions about traveling, gauging risks, handshakes, and more.

Anne Heche Declared Brain Dead Days After Car Crash

Heche suffered a brain injury and severe burns in the crash.

ALOTO's Lea Robinson on Queer Family and What Connects Us

By playing Max Chapman’s trans uncle in A League of Their Own, Lea Robinson shows a Black trans man thriving.

Texas PrEP Case Name Changed Because of Negative Press

Jonathan Mitchell, the Texas attorney challenging PrEP access, said the named plaintiff is being threatened and bullied.

Florida Eliminates Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

The new rules go into effect later this month.

Anne Heche ‘Not Expected to Survive,” According to Her Family

Heche crashed her car into a house in California last Friday and has been in critical condition since.

How A League of Their Own Is Changing the Game for Queer & Black Women

Stars Abbi Jacobson and Chanté Adams and original player Maybelle Blair chat with The Advocate for our digital cover story about making the gayest, most inclusive League yet.