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Transgender Girl Scouts have sold over 71,000 boxes of cookies with the help of journalist Erin Reed

Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Ron DeSantis HIV funding cuts

Ron DeSantis will have 'blood on his hands' if HIV funding isn't restored, Democratic chair says

Over 10,000 Floridians are losing HIV medication due to a supposed shortfall in the state budget. Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried says that's "bullshit."

Sports bra chest binder

Chest binder vendors respond to 'absurd' FDA warning letter: 'Clearly discrimination'

The FDA warned companies selling chest binders to register their products as medical devices. Here's how they're responding.

Woman comforts gender-noncomforming person

Transgender and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected attempt suicide less: report

"It's about effort, and just attempting to be respectful and kind to people," lead author Steven Hobaica tells The Advocate.

transgender prisoners

Georgia law banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates struck down

Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.

Two men kiss in front of U.S.-Mexico border

HIV-positive men stage 'Kiss-In' protest at U.S.-Mexico border (in photos)

Here's why HIV-positive men met at the border between the United States and Mexico to kiss.

Scouts For Equality in the NYC Pride Parade

Scouting America 'surprised and disappointed' after U.S. military threatens to cut ties

Scouting America told The Advocate that its "values have not changed" even after the U.S. military threatened to sever ties.

Cecilia Gentili memorial on Casa Cecilia mantle

How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.