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Cover Stories

The strength of queer couples, from the Griners to the Takeis

In the new Advocate Channel program, Cover to Cover, Stephen Walker goes behind the scenes of The Advocate, Out, and Plus.

Living long & prospering: George Takei's inspiring love story

How the gay sci-fi icon and husband Brad survived the closet, the AIDS era, and internment to find happily ever after.

Jamie Lee Curtis is Our Advocate of the Year

The Oscar-winning iconopens up about growing up in Hollywood, her passion for helping others, and learning to be the best parent she can to her trans daughter.

Kamala Harris: Our One-on-One With the Vice President

As Republicans vehemently attack reproductive and trans rights, the VP sees a linked battle for bodily autonomy.

Chasten Buttigieg, Gracing Our Pride Cover, Talks Pence, Pete, and Being a Daddy

Some political spouses shy away from controversy, but Chasten is no shrinking violet. He’s passionate, caring, and pissed off — and ready to stand up to bullies.

LGBTQ+ Republicans: What a Joke

The GOP decided long ago that scapegoating the community is more valuable than courting it. Will that ever change?

Tom Daley Dives Deep on Olympic Gold, Knitting, and Being a Dad

For The Advocate's May/June cover story, the world-class diver discusses using his platform to fight for LGBTQ+ athletes and the joy of raising a son with his husband, Dustin Lance Black. 

Matthew Shepard's Children

A new generation fights for our rights 20 years after one of the nation's most infamous antigay hate crimes.

The LGBT Heroes of 9/11

We look back in time via The Advocate's special cover story after the tragedy on September 11, 2001.

Why the Gay and Bi Men of 'Boys in the Band' Still Matter

Nine out actors join together for an incredible, all-queer revival of The Boys In the Band. We spoke to all of them about why Boys remains as powerful and topical a half century later.

Olympic Contender Gus Kenworthy Heads to Korea Out and Free

Gus Kenworthy is inverting gay stereotypes on the slopes. And the world can't stop watching.

All the Times Star Trek Made History

The Star Trek canon has been breaking ground for over half a century.

Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz Go Where None Have Gone Before

The out actors make history playing the first queer couple in Star Trek's TV universe, becoming the heroes we've all longed for.

George Michael: All the Way Out

In his first-ever exclusive interview with the gay press, one of music's most elusive artists tells all at last.

The Advocate Interview: Hillary Clinton

“I’m grateful to all of the advocates and families and friends who never stopped insisting that what’s right is right.” 

Bloody But Unbowed, LGBT Orlando Tries to Carry On

Victims and hostages speak out after the deadliest mass shooting in American and LGBT history claimed 49 lives at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

The Advocate's Person of the Year: Vladimir Putin

Driving the governmental, religious, and popular disdain for gays and lesbians, the Russian president became the single greatest threat to LGBTs in the world in 2014.

Cover Story Interview With Gossip Front Woman Beth Ditto

Gossip front woman Beth Ditto capped off an amazing year with her very revealing memoir, Coal to Diamonds.

The Truth About Pink

With her sixth studio album flying off shelves, the top pop artist of the last decade talks about marriage, music, motherhood, Occupy Wall Street, and her sexual orientation.