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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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At Creating Change, LGBTQ+ activists gathered to confront turbulent times

18 LGBT Porn Stars Who Are Also Huge Activists

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

48 Photos of Art, Random Nudity, and Resistance

“The Violators” gathered lively artwork from artists and performers that has been banned, censored, and blocked from their own social media accounts. Then the party happened.

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.

100+ LGBTQ+ celebs and allies who slammed ICE—Dems, take note

Stop doomscrolling. Here's a list of more than 100 queer celebrities and allies who are using their reach, influence, and money to fight back.

Celebrities say they are being censored by TikTok after speaking out against ICE

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

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.

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.

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

“The Violators” gathered lively artwork from artists and performers that has been banned, censored, and blocked from their own social media accounts. Then the party happened.

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

Stop doomscrolling. Here's a list of more than 100 queer celebrities and allies who are using their reach, influence, and money to fight back.

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.

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.