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Voices

18 queer-owned brands to shop this holiday season

From queer bookstores to trans-owned fashion houses, here are the community-powered brands that deserve your holiday coins.

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Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene, the anti-LGBTQ+ Republican congresswoman, to resign in January

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is known for embracing conspiracy theories and her virulently anti-LGBTQ+ and especially anti-transgender views.

Yvette A. Flunder, Carter Heyward, Deon K. Johnson, Mel White
Religion

17 queer clergy taking the Gospel back from Christian nationalism

In churches across America, a quiet rebellion is rising from the pews to the pulpit. These clergy aren’t just preaching the gospel; they’re reclaiming it from those who’ve turned faith into a weapon.

The 'Gilded Age' cast's hottest photos
television

22 photos proving the 'Gilded Age' has the hottest cast on TV

Cast members from HBO's period drama are serving 21st-century thirst.

From Iceland to Ireland, meet the LGBTQ+ leaders who've changed the face of global politics
Politics

10 LGBTQ+ leaders who've changed the face of global politics

With Rob Jetten poised to become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister, we're looking back at the queer trailblazers who became national leaders and what their leadership means for the next generation.

From pansies to triangles: A guide to queer symbols through the ages
History

15 secret symbols queer people used throughout the ages

From pansies to pink triangles, these symbols have helped us identify and communicate with one when "out-and-proud" wasn't allowed.

Every queer baker, host & guest who's made 'The Great British Bake Off' extra sweet
Arts & Entertainment

Every queer baker, host & guest who's made 'The Great British Bake Off' extra sweet

From gay bankers to drag kings and bisexual icons, these are the fabulous faces who've turned Bake Off into Britain's softest — and sweetest — queer revolution.

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Voices

The Wall Street Journal owes trans people an apology

Opinion: In a nation increasingly divided, the shooting of Charlie Kirk serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by hateful rhetoric, revealing how easily misinformation can distort truth and target marginalized communities, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

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Voices

How Elizabeth II taught a Black trans woman to survive in the Trump era

Opinion: The legacies of royal women—from Queen Elizabeth II's stoicism to Queen Elizabeth I’s defiance—remind us of our ability to rise, reclaim our narratives, and inspire change in a world desperate for resilience and hope, argues Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

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Voices

How one trans artist is celebrating Marsha P. Johnson's legacy

August 24th marks what would have been Marsha P. Johnson's 80th birthday. The Advocate chatted with Tourmaline to talk about how she's continuing to honor her impact.

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Exclusives

NYC's West Village was the birthplace of Pride. Now it's a battleground for survival.

New York City’s West Village has long been a haven for queer people, but gentrification threatens to displace those elders who helped it thrive.

'Gilded Age' side-eye: How a silent maid unveils centuries of trans history
Arts & Entertainment

'Gilded Age' side-eye: How a silent maid unveils centuries of trans history

One subtle eyebrow raise on screen becomes a portal to trans trailblazers who fought wars, tamed the Wild West, and helped shape the Constitution.

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Voices

'Wish You Were Queer' throws two West Hollywood comics into the wild

Michael Henry and Tim Murray trade WeHo brunch crowds for Middle America dive bars, discovering unexpected queer kinship along the way.

Portrait of an Unidentified Person circa 1710 Guilded Age scene HBO Max show historical photo believed to be William Dorsey Swann
Arts & Entertainment

Divas in the drawing room: The 'Gilded Age' drag cameo you might have missed

In an age of dukes and debutantes, the real queens were celebrities in their own right, performing in private clubs—and occasionally on HBO.

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.

2025 Live Out Loud Gala
News

Live Out Loud's 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala honors LGBTQ+ current and rising leaders

Live Out Loud’s 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala brought together stars, students, and changemakers for an unforgettable night of visibility, celebration, and community, honoring trailblazers who are shaping a more inclusive future.

Your Lovable Trans Auntie Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
Voices

39 reasons I refuse to shrink: Joy and aging as my new act of rebellion

Your Lovable Trans Auntie is turning a year older! She explains why her 39th birthday candle burns brighter than the policies trying to extinguish us.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV Cardinal Robert Prevost waving from Vatican balcony
Voices

Pope Leo XIV: Can the new 'lion' of Rome roar for the marginalized?

Opinion: As the dawn of a new papacy begins, Pope Leo XIV stands at the crossroads of history and hope. Will this lion embrace his legacy as a champion of justice and compassion?

OPED author Marie Adelina de la Ferriere aka Your Lovable Trans Auntie alongside a workspace setup in front of transgender pride flag
Voices

Too much mascara, too little support: How to come out as trans in the workplace

Your Lovable Trans Auntie on surviving cubicles, colleagues, and casual transphobia, all while wearing stilettos high enough to survive and thrive above it.

People dance in the Washington Square Park fountain after the 4th Annual Queer Liberation March June 2022 in New York City
Voices

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

As Trump "celebrates" 100 days since his inauguration, it is also a reminder of the need to show up and counter the hate, fear, and violence.