Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
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Watch Sherry Cola passionately defend LGBTQ+ youth: 'Queerness is such a superpower' (exclusive)
The Joy Ride and Good Trouble star got emotional while talking to The Advocate about coming out and the new GLAAD campaign #ProtectThisKid.
May 03 2024 10:32 AM
How a Capital One leader champions authenticity
Discover how Clint Grimes, Capital One's Chief Procurement Officer, supports a culture of belonging by being himself.
May 01 2024 9:00 AM
A gay designer was attacked at a California fashion show in 2019. His assailant was just sentenced
After years of legal proceedings, justice is served in the high-profile hate crime assault on fashion designer Pol’ Atteu.
May 01 2024 8:00 AM
Karine Jean-Pierre on being a Black lesbian working for the White House: 'It matters' (exclusive)
President Biden's spokesperson spoke exclusively to The Advocate about her role and the administration’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in the current political climate.
April 30 2024 11:00 AM
Candace Parker, queer WNBA legend, is retiring 'privately with the ones I love'
Parker, who is also a mom of two with her wife, Anna Petrakova, announced she will not be returning to the game.
April 29 2024 12:42 PM
Elliot Page praises 'Umbrella Academy' showrunner's reaction to him coming out as trans
Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman had a heartwarming reaction when Elliot Page came out as transgender.
April 26 2024 3:49 PM
Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone to star in ‘The Wedding Banquet’ remake
The 1993 film follows a gay Taiwanese immigrant man who marries a Chinese woman to conceal his sexuality and partner from his family, as well as to get her a green card.
April 26 2024 1:14 PM
Harvey Weinstein's sex crime conviction overturned in New York, new trial ordered
Weinstein is still not a free man —last year, he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for charges of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles.
April 25 2024 10:27 AM
Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe are producing a queer soccer romance for TV: 'Bold, sexy and fun'
Cleat Cute is based on the best-selling novel by Meryl Wilsner.
April 19 2024 10:10 AM
Meet the LGBTQ+ celebrities and activists TIME called the Most Influential People of 2024
From actors to activists, TIME is honoring some of the LGBTQ+ people who have changed the world.
April 17 2024 1:09 PM
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!
April 15 2024 12:52 PM
Notorious B.I.G. producer and sexual health advocate Mister Cee dead at 57
After being arrested for soliciting male sex workers, the legendary producer launched a “new sexual revolution” campaign where he encouraged people to use protection and not hide who they are.
April 12 2024 4:30 PM
Watch Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious LGBTQ+ campaign video: 'You can't spell Biden without Bi'
"If Trump wins this November, democracy as we know it will sashay away," a Biden impersonator says in the sketch.
April 12 2024 12:00 PM
J.K. Rowling will 'not' forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for backing trans rights
There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.
April 11 2024 6:57 PM
Here's why soccer fans are booing USWNT player Korbin Albert
Even Korbin Albert's teammates are distancing themselves from the player in light of her social media posts mocking queer people.
April 10 2024 6:26 PM
Don Lemon marries long-time partner in fabulous Manhattan wedding
The former CNN anchor pulled out all the stops for his union to Tim Malone.
April 09 2024 8:51 AM
Gay photographer who captured epic 2017 eclipse image will take to the sky to outdo himself Monday
Jon Carmichael told The Advocate about his famous image and how he plans to outdo it with a flight on David Copperfield’s private jet.
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April 05 2024 5:58 PM
'Matrix 5' is in the works, and Lana Wachowski is back — but not as director
A fifth Matrix movie is in the works, but will not be directed by Lana or Lily Wachowski.
April 04 2024 3:22 PM