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The Advocate is the world's leading source of LGBT news and politics. Discover the most recent articles published in the print issue, which is the oldest and largest gay magazine in the United States. Sort through The Advocate print issue archives to find articles written by the founders of the modern-day LGBT rights movement like Vito Russo and Gore Vidal. Find out about the historic magazine that was inspired by a police raid of a Los Angeles gay bar and has grown to become a prominent voice for topics related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and its allies.
four people cross a rainbow painted street in the west village in new york city
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NYC's West Village was the birthplace of Pride. Now it's a battleground for survival.

New York City’s West Village has long been a haven for queer people, but gentrification threatens to displace those elders who helped it thrive.

young LGBTQ and AAPI activist named Violet C
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Meet the young L.A. activist fighting for LGBTQ+ and AAPI people's rights

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Violet, who are already changing the world.
New study shows that sports help transgender teen's mental health
LGBT youth

New study shows that sports help transgender teen's mental health

"If our goal is to improve adolescent mental health for all youth, expanding access to sports makes sense,” says a study coauthor.

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the progress and power of Black Pride
History

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the progress and power of Black Pride

While the first Black Pride happened in D.C., cities across the country now celebrate with events centering Black queer experiences.

Two men in tuxedos getting married
News

The road to Obergefell: Looking back on a decade of marriage equality

Ten years ago, the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land. Here’s a look at what led up to that landmark decision.

Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig
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'L Word' alums Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig wrote the book on queer friendship...literally

In their new dual memoir, the longtime costars and best friends reflect on their over two-decade bond and how "platonic love is incredibly powerful" in queer lives.

Raelee Sweet was born an activist — and is already mentoring future LGBTQ+ leaders
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Raelee Sweet was born an activist — and is already mentoring future LGBTQ+ leaders

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.
Benjamin Coy
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Benjamin Coy is using his voice to amplify the voices of others

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

Clayton MacCallister with his wife
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Meet trans vet, husband, and dad, Clayton McCallister

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

1985: the year the AIDS crisis finally broke through the silence
History

1985: the year the AIDS crisis finally broke through the silence

A lot has happened in the four decades since. We take a look back.
Sandra Valls makes her Broadway debut in 'Real Women Have Curves'
Broadway

Sandra Valls makes her Broadway debut in 'Real Women Have Curves'

The multi-talented queer entertainer has made her Broadway dreams come true at 59: “I’m so happy that I had faith in myself.”

​Central Alabama Pride celebration 2024
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Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South

Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity
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How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity

The Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and Navajo Nation Pride board member is teaching the world about the beauty and diversity of Indigenous culture.

jae douglas speaks in front of an advocates for youth podium
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​Learn why activist Jae Douglas is so dedicated to helping other LGBTQ+ Floridians

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

Jenna Smith
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Meet the 21-year-old Rhodes Scholar fighting for the wrongfully incarcerated

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Jenna Smith, who are already changing the world.

The most banned author in America refuses to be silenced
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The most banned author in America refuses to be silenced

No amount of bans will stop George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren’t Blue, from telling queer stories.

An L.A. queer organization's next steps after Trump cuts its funding
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An L.A. queer organization's next steps after Trump cuts its funding

Rainbow Labs says it’s lost its AmeriCorps grant, which amounts to more than 10 percent of its funding.

How one trans veteran secretly transitioned under Trump’s first presidency
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How one trans veteran secretly transitioned under Trump’s first presidency

Air Force vet Austen O'Hara shares his harrowing story of transitioning while still in active duty.

couple holding hands on a table
News

Mary’s House provides a safe living space for LGBTQ+ seniors

The Washington D.C.-based housing project is a first of it's kind.

Murray Hill
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Murray Hill’s dream of a drag kingdom becomes a reality (series, that is)

How to build a reality competition series for drag kings? Start with calling Mr. Showbiz himself.