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When the first nation in the world enacted marriage equality by referendum, the media response was surprising. But also kind of perfect.

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Meet The 10 LGBT People Who Most Influenced Me

For The Advocate's 50th anniversary, we asked LGBT notables to tell us the five LGBT people who influenced them most. Because I'm the editorial director, I cheated and named 10.

From left: Assistant editor Desiree Guerrero, Gigi Gorgeous, me, Connor Franta, Kat Blaque, and senior editor Jacob Anderson-Minshall

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Advocate editorial director Diane Anderson-Minshall on the struggles of creating a 50th anniversary issue.

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A year into Trump administration 2.0, here’s what The Advocate’s team expects for its second year.

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Editor's Letter: These inspiring LGBTQ+ youth are educating America

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

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'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'

Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.

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The Advocate's latest issue highlights the importance of changemakers in entertainment.

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Why Queer Visibility of ‘Happiest Season’ Matters

The queering of holiday fare is a step in the right direction.

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Editor's Letter: Icons, Innovators, Honorees, and Mentors

We all got here on the shoulders of the previous generation, but the thing is, we don't typically realize it until we become the shoulders that younger LGBTQ activists are now standing on.

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Letter from the Editor

"I'm always in favor of recognizing the people who pushed forward through the B.S. to make our lives better or to challenge us to do so ourselves."

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Editor's Letter: The World Without Matthew Shepard

Judy and Dennis Shepard took their son's tragedy and built a foundation to make something good out of something so heartbreakingly tragic.

On the Set (below from left): Associate editor Desirée Guerrero, Natalie Morales, me, Stephanie Beatriz, and deputy editor Jacob Anderson-Minshall

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Editor's Letter: Look Beyond Our Surface Differences

This last year, as a response to the world around us, we've changed not just who is behind many of our articles and videos but also the types of issues we're covering.

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We're Still Here Because of You

With 2017, The Advocate is in its 50th consecutive year of publishing.

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Voting Is More Than an Ideological Purity Test

It's a natural impulse for outsiders--like we in the queer community--to reject the mainstream candidates and lodge a protest vote. But in this election, we must think strategically.

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Editor’s Letter: “It’s hard enough being human”

Editor's Letter: Life After Marriage Equality

When the first nation in the world enacted marriage equality by referendum, the media response was surprising. But also kind of perfect.

Meet The 10 LGBT People Who Most Influenced Me

For The Advocate's 50th anniversary, we asked LGBT notables to tell us the five LGBT people who influenced them most. Because I'm the editorial director, I cheated and named 10.

How Do You Boil Down 50 Years of History?

Advocate editorial director Diane Anderson-Minshall on the struggles of creating a 50th anniversary issue.

What can we expect in American politics in 2026?

A year into Trump administration 2.0, here’s what The Advocate’s team expects for its second year.

Editor's Letter: These inspiring LGBTQ+ youth are educating America

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'

Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.

How LGBTQ+ Film and TV Changes the Narrative for Those Who Follow

The Advocate's latest issue highlights the importance of changemakers in entertainment.

Why Queer Visibility of ‘Happiest Season’ Matters

The queering of holiday fare is a step in the right direction.

Editor's Letter: Icons, Innovators, Honorees, and Mentors

We all got here on the shoulders of the previous generation, but the thing is, we don't typically realize it until we become the shoulders that younger LGBTQ activists are now standing on.

Letter from the Editor

"I'm always in favor of recognizing the people who pushed forward through the B.S. to make our lives better or to challenge us to do so ourselves."

Editor's Letter: The World Without Matthew Shepard

Judy and Dennis Shepard took their son's tragedy and built a foundation to make something good out of something so heartbreakingly tragic.

Editor's Letter: Look Beyond Our Surface Differences

This last year, as a response to the world around us, we've changed not just who is behind many of our articles and videos but also the types of issues we're covering.

We're Still Here Because of You

With 2017, The Advocate is in its 50th consecutive year of publishing.

Voting Is More Than an Ideological Purity Test

It's a natural impulse for outsiders--like we in the queer community--to reject the mainstream candidates and lodge a protest vote. But in this election, we must think strategically.

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From the Editor

When the first nation in the world enacted marriage equality by referendum, the media response was surprising. But also kind of perfect.

For The Advocate's 50th anniversary, we asked LGBT notables to tell us the five LGBT people who influenced them most. Because I'm the editorial director, I cheated and named 10.

Advocate editorial director Diane Anderson-Minshall on the struggles of creating a 50th anniversary issue.

A year into Trump administration 2.0, here’s what The Advocate’s team expects for its second year.

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.

The Advocate's latest issue highlights the importance of changemakers in entertainment.

The queering of holiday fare is a step in the right direction.

We all got here on the shoulders of the previous generation, but the thing is, we don't typically realize it until we become the shoulders that younger LGBTQ activists are now standing on.

"I'm always in favor of recognizing the people who pushed forward through the B.S. to make our lives better or to challenge us to do so ourselves."

Judy and Dennis Shepard took their son's tragedy and built a foundation to make something good out of something so heartbreakingly tragic.

This last year, as a response to the world around us, we've changed not just who is behind many of our articles and videos but also the types of issues we're covering.

With 2017, The Advocate is in its 50th consecutive year of publishing.

It's a natural impulse for outsiders--like we in the queer community--to reject the mainstream candidates and lodge a protest vote. But in this election, we must think strategically.