Trudy Ring is the senior politics editor and copy chief at The Advocate. With a passion for politics, she delves into civil rights, diversity and inclusion, and LGBTQ+ interests, while also exploring themes of culture and society through her writing on religion, literature, theater, and film. Trudy's work has been featured in notable outlets such as Yahoo News, Out Magazine, and The 19th, showcasing her diverse interests and expertise.
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Trudy Ring focuses primarily on LGBTQ+ rights, with a heavy emphasis on legal and political developments. She regularly covers stories related to anti-LGBTQ+ laws, transgender issues, and government policy changes affecting the LGBTQ+ community in the United States.
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By: Trudy Ring
Like many Americans, transgender Chicagoan Zia Varajon despaired when Donald Trump became president again. So she decided to do something about it: write a book to help other trans women on their journey. When Varajon was “pretty down in the dumps” after the second inauguration, she recalled, someone came to her with questions on how […]
By: Trudy Ring
Daniel Williams is fascinated by the stories of queer Chicagoans in history, and he’s sharing that fascination with others through his Chicago Queer History walking tours. He isn’t a professional historian—he’s a Ph.D. candidate in political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago and an adjunct professor at Loyola University. His specialty is studying […]
With coworkers, from left: Norman White, Valeria Macias, Alex Chaves, and Yaritza. Photo courtesy Yaritza Perez
By: Trudy Ring
‘We need fresh ideas, a new generation of leadership, not just career politicians,’ says Manley.
By: Trudy Ring
It's a tough time for journalists and for the LGBTQ+ community, but Karen intends to tell stories that can make a difference.
By: Trudy Ring
Democrat Marni von Wilpert is ‘horrified’ by reports of mental health crisis while her GOP opponent backs Trump
By: Trudy Ring
Gloria Steinhem and an event for Marie Newman event in 2018. Photo by Barb Kay
By: Trudy Ring
Weathers also gave voice to other LGBTQ+ people as a publisher and librarian
As in most elections, Californians’ heads are spinning over the many ballot measures they’re being asked to vote on this year. We’re offering some guidance on the various measures, but first, a little history to underscore why propositions should not be dismissed as less important than candidates. California has put more ballot measures before voters […]
By: Trudy Ring
Yasemin Smallens has been an eyewitness to the ill effects of anti-transgender laws—and wants to raise public awareness about them.
