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Read the latest commentary from The Advocate, the leading source for LGBT news and politics. Discover what public figures and pundits have to say about LGBT issues and topics that touch the lives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and its allies. Find op-eds from columnists like HIV activist Tyler Curry or Advocate.com editors Neal Broverman and Jase Peeples. When the experts weigh in on the latest developments in the LGBT rights movement, they do so at The Advocate.
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Gianforte
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Stop Naming Buildings After Homophobes and Transphobes

Honoring someone who targets our community is more than a micro-aggression, it's a denial of our humanity.

May 22 2021 3:10 PM
Billy
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In an Era of Ugliness, Billy Porter’s Beauty Shines Through

Porter's candor was a counterpoint to the lies and ignorance spewed by people like Matt Gaetz and Caitlyn Jenner.

May 20 2021 1:20 PM
sex
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Steps to Prep for the 'Era of Orgasm'

Some advice for the summer of fun that's just begun.

May 19 2021 9:01 PM
Parent and child with kite
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Heartless GOP Pols Are Sacrificing LGBTQ+ Kids for Political Gain

This year has seen a rash of anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-trans bills, most of them aimed at oppressing young people. All parents must rise in opposition.

May 18 2021 8:19 PM
Isaiah
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Act Locally to End Anti-Black, Anti-LGBTQ Police Violence

Isaiah Brown didn't need to be shot 10 times by the people paid to protect him.

May 18 2021 7:00 AM
pandemic
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Without Including LGBTQI+ People, the Pandemic Will Not End

Remembering structural inequities on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

May 17 2021 2:02 AM
poverty
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Who Is Fighting the Economic Oppression of LGBTQI+ People?

Having a decent livelihood and freedom from discrimination are human rights for all people.

May 17 2021 12:52 AM
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