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Christopher Wiggins Wins GLAAD Award for McBride Profile

3/6/2026

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Christopher Wiggins, The Advocate's politics and news editor, won the 2026 GLAAD Award for his profile of Sarah McBride, the first out trans member of Congress.
Wiggins said the piece presents McBride as a full person beyond identity.
The ceremony featured Don Lemon and MS NOW hosts Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels.
The Advocate was nominated for Outstanding Overall Coverage.
People magazine won.

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Story summary

Christopher Wiggins, The Advocate's politics and news editor, won the 2026 GLAAD Award for his profile of Sarah McBride, the first out trans member of Congress.
Wiggins said the piece presents McBride as a full person beyond identity.
The ceremony featured Don Lemon and MS NOW hosts Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels.
The Advocate was nominated for Outstanding Overall Coverage.
People magazine won.