Daily newsletter 2/11

➡️ Attorney General Pam Bondi led the headlines today during a hearing about the Epstein files, in which she got into an explosive back and forth with Vermont Rep. Becca Balint. The Advocate spoke to Balint afterwards.

We also heard from the organizers of a protest held outside the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan after Trump had a Pride flag removed from the site, and we cover Indiana banning trans residents from changing gender markers on their IDs.

Plus, we say goodbye to Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek, and a legendary queer women’s music festival is back with new leadership.

Until tomorrow,

Christine Linnell Social media manager, The Advocate

Pam Bondi suggests Jewish lesbian lawmaker is anti-Semitic in explosive hearing

Vermont Rep. Becca Balint left the room after the head of the Department of Justice was disrespectful and combative as she deflected questions about the Epstein files.

New Yorkers rally in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community after Trump ordered Stonewall Pride flag removed

Organizers say the turnout shows the community will not accept erasure, as officials plan to re-raise flag.

Indiana quietly bans trans residents from changing gender markers on IDs

Indiana will no longer accept court orders or medical documentations recognizing transgender residents' gender changes.

Actor James Van Der Beek has died at age 48

The actor is survived by his wife and six children.

A new 'dream team' takes the helm at legendary queer women's event The Dinah

BellaRose Productions, a partnership of two longtime Dinah team members, has acquired the event from Mariah Hanson.

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