Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24 2024 2:16 PM
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Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)
Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.
July 18 2024 8:00 AM
Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024
The Advocates is our annual feature celebrating 10 artists, activists, advocates, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.
July 04 2024 10:00 AM
Westminster Kennel Club's Don Sturz on why dogs are a gay's best friend
The prestigious organization's first out gay president discusses his love of dogs, the truth behind Best in Show, and the cruelty of Kristi Noem.
July 02 2024 12:08 PM
The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps
The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.
July 01 2024 5:24 PM
Lawmakers want to know why there are fewer LGBTQ+ homeowners than straight: 'Concerning disparities'
Twenty U.S. representatives are demanding to know about the homeownership "disparities" between LGBTQ+ people and their straight, cisgender peers.
July 01 2024 9:00 AM
The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony
The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don't necessarily fit the mainstream mold.
June 28 2024 1:36 PM
The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine
The first out transgender federal official continues to firmly stand her ground despite relentless far-right attacks.
June 26 2024 6:43 PM
Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member: 'pay attention' to your local government
Zach Young tells The Advocate about the "horror stories" overtaking U.S. school boards and how he'll use his position to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ hate.
June 26 2024 3:46 PM
The Advocates 2024: Artist & activist Grag Queen
The singer, drag artist, and host of Drag Race Brasil is also fighting to end conversion therapy.
June 25 2024 6:11 PM
The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross
The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”
June 25 2024 10:56 AM
The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart
In her life and work, the Emmy-winning Hacks star has always used her platform to push the needle forward for LGBTQ+ people.
June 24 2024 2:10 PM
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The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind
The Drag Race season 16 winner broke new ground as the show's first East Asian winner, and her home country couldn't be prouder.
June 24 2024 10:00 AM
Our Lady J's Return to Music
The multi-talented writer, director, and musician is back with her first song in a decade.
June 21 2024 11:25 AM
How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors
"I stay motivated because an extraordinary amount of work remains to be done," Hargitay says.
June 20 2024 5:59 PM
Cynthia Lee Fontaine is telling this historic Texas drag queen's story in a new documentary (exclusive)
The RuPaul’s Drag Race season eight Miss Congeniality winner tells The Advocate about a new documentary she's part of that follows the life of drag legend Barbette.
June 20 2024 10:16 AM
Cyndi Lauper is our Advocate of the year: 'Hon, I'm a family member'
The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.
June 20 2024 7:00 AM
Right-wing host forced to remove videos after calling gay dad a 'pervert homo' (exclusive)
After making unfounded accusations against gay family influencer José Rolón, right-wing pundit Stew Peters was immediately forced to retreat.
June 17 2024 12:00 PM
Yvie Oddly spills the tea on 'All Stars' season 7 and toxic fans in new memoir (exclusive)
The RuPaul's Drag Race season 11 winner tells The Advocate about her new memoir All About Yvie: Into the Oddity and all the drama it dishes.
June 14 2024 10:19 AM