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Rebel song: A history of gay men's choruses

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

Raelee Sweet was born to be an activist — and is now 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.

​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.

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.

Country music trailblazer Chely Wright's journey from stage to boardroom executive

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

13 LGBTQ+ disability activists who are changing the world one fight at a time

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

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.

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.

Drag artists organize rally outside Kennedy Center to protest Trump's hostile takeover

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

National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Under Trump's 'authoritarian era,' these LGBTQ+ and abortion rights activists are standing up

The organizers behind last year's Gender Liberation March tell The Advocate about how they're fighting back now.

After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression

Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century

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.

Elle King defends the LGBTQ+ community by rebuking her father Rob Schneider's homophobic beliefs (exclusive)

The country music star is standing by her queer brothers and sisters.

Adam Lambert feels more 'empowered' than ever, two decades into his career

The trailblazing singer and Queen frontman is allowing his creativity to shine like never before.

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.

Gay travelers are standing up for equality by attending Pensacola Pride's 30th anniversary

Florida's elected officials won't keep these partygoers from saying gay.

LGBTQ+ celebrities speak up and show out at Elton John's annual Oscars party (exclusive)

Every color of the rainbow represented the community and showed fervent Pride.

It Gets Better Project changes name amid challenging landscape for LGBTQ+ youth (exclusive)

With a new name and website, the organization adapts its mission to offer broader support for LGBTQ+ youth, navigating challenges and expanding its reach across America.