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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.

Trans icon Candy Darling's story is coming to the big screen
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Trans icon Candy Darling's story is coming to the big screen

Fifty years after her death, the legendary actress and Andy Warhol muse is having a moment — and we’re so here for it.

Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers
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Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

These 10 young artists, athletes, and activists aren’t waiting around for change. They’re making it happen.

5 questions with 'Empire Waist' star Mia Kaplan
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5 questions with 'Empire Waist' star Mia Kaplan

"I am dying to play someone who is unapologetically fat and queer and yet that fact has very little to do with the storyline."

These inspiring LGBTQ+ young people are changing the world
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Editor's Letter: These inspiring LGBTQ+ youth are educating America

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world
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Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world

These inspiring young trans leaders from the GenderCool Project aren't waiting around for the world to change — they're making it happen.

Hillary Clinton, Shirley Chisholm, and Margaret Chase Smith
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Trailblazing women in politics: A historical perspective

As Kamala Harris makes history in her current run for the presidency, we reflect on some previous female candidates who also threw their hats in the ring.

How a cross-country road trip brought Will Ferrell closer to his trans bestie Harper Steele
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How a cross-country road trip brought Will Ferrell closer to his trans bestie Harper Steele

Netflix's Will & Harper documents the journey that the longtime friends and collaborators embarked on after Steele's later-in-life transition.

Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024!
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Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024

'The Advocates' list celebrates 10 artists, activists, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.

Westminster Kennel Club's Don Sturz on why dogs are a gay's best friend
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Westminster Kennel Club's Don Sturz on why dogs are a gay's best friend

The prestigious organization's first out gay president discusses his love of dogs, the truth behind Best in Show, and the cruelty of Kristi Noem.

The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps
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The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps

The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.

The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson
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The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson

The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.

The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony
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The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony

The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don't necessarily fit the mainstream mold.
The Advocates 2024: Poet and activist Dr. Cheryl Clarke
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The Advocates 2024: Poet and activist Dr. Cheryl Clarke

The lesbian poet, essayist, scholar, and educator's career and activism have been going strong for over four decades.

The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine
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The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine

The first out transgender federal official continues to firmly stand her ground despite relentless far-right attacks.

The Advocates 2024: Artist & activist Grag Queen
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The Advocates 2024: Artist & activist Grag Queen

The singer, drag artist, and host of Drag Race Brasil is also fighting to end conversion therapy.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross
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The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart
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The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart

In her life and work, the Emmy-winning Hacks star has always used her platform to push the needle forward for LGBTQ+ people.

Exclusive: We kiki with Q from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
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Exclusive: We kiki with Q from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind
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The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind

The Drag Race season 16 winner broke new ground as the show's first East Asian winner, and her home country couldn't be prouder.

Our Lady J's Return to Music
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Our Lady J's Return to Music

The multi-talented writer, director, and musician is back with her first song in a decade.