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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

​Li Nowlin-Sohl and Jennifer Levi and Jose Abrigo
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Meet 5 LGBTQ+ lawyers standing up to Donald Trump to protect trans Americans

These legal stars are currently fighting to protect trans and queer people's rights in this country.

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.

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.

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
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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.

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

Two men in tuxedos getting married
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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.

​Freddie Lutz and Johnny Cervantes in formal wedding attire standing under a rainbow umbrella
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Meet the Virginia gay bar owner who married his partner in front of 100,000 strangers

Freddie Lutz and his longtime partner, Johnny Cervantes, got hitched during WorldPride…on a float.

Josh Sorbe running in a marathon with hundreds of other participants
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Josh Sorbe is using his voice on Capitol Hill to fight for LGBTQ+ rights

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.

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.

couple holding hands on a table
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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.