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Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

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Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

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Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

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These queer icons from the adult film world know the importance of giving back.

Many on the right and the left have asserted that Gaga's performance was apolitical, but we saw something different.

Keep your eyes on the North Pole for this event benefiting the Center on Halsted coming up December 8.

The shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents prompted celebs to speak out, and now they say they are paying the price.

Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community.

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

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 first major country artist to come out is now using her voice to keep DEI at the heart of corporate America.

These activists are utilizing their unique identities to fight for all our rights.

A lot has happened in the four decades since. We take a look back.

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

A collective of drag artists is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.