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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.

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.

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.”

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.

people at pride in D.C.
Pride

This year, WorldPride in the nation’s capital is a protest

The global Pride event celebrates its 25th anniversary in Washington, D.C .— and it should be anything but quiet.

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Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories
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Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

These four amazing new LGBTQ+ docs educate, inspire, and remind us why we fight for queer rights.

Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover
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Dylan Mulvaney opens up about ‘Beergate,’ tripping on ayahuasca, and her new book

Dylan Mulvaney tells The Advocate that she's ready to be "mother" to her fans.

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

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.

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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.

​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.

Musician Allison Russell in white dress and black gloves
Arts & Entertainment

Allison Russell prays for radical empathy and compassion in her and Annie Lennox's 'Superlover'

Russell and the legendary musician join forces on a song about nonviolence as a revolutionary act.

Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot
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Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot

The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.

Rebecca Black releases her boldest and queerest album yet
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Rebecca Black releases her boldest and queerest album yet

The queer pop star pushes to new heights of creativity and style with her latest album, Salvation.

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.

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
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.

The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book
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The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book

"LOVE isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a testament. A reminder. A celebration. A rallying cry."

Cynthia Nixon in a red shirt that reads "dyke"
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Cynthia Nixon is leaning into queer joy, art, and family between protests

The Gilded Age and And Just Like That... star graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.