Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes reached record-highs last year in this gay haven
In one of the friendliest cities for LGBTQ+ people, hate crimes based on gender identity reached a "record-high" last year.
December 05 2025 1:16 PM
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Gay Senate staffer easily completes ICE fitness test that Trump-Noem recruits are failing
"Democrats are fit, Democrats are hot, and we’re tired of Republicans trying to lay claim to [health and fitness] when it’s so demonstrably false,” Josh Sorbe told The Advocate.
October 31 2025 7:00 AM
Someone keeps throwing dog poop at an LGBTQ+ youth center in Los Angeles. Police need info
Unknown individuals have been leaving dozens of dog poop bags outside Mi SELA over the past several months.
August 18 2025 1:32 PM
LGBTQ+ immigrants face 'most immediate risk' of ICE raids in Los Angeles
Over 1.25 million LGBTQ+ adult immigrants live in the U.S., with an estimated 10 percent living in Los Angeles County.
June 13 2025 3:21 PM
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.
February 21 2025 4:47 PM
L. A. pizzeria that hosts monthly 'Trans Pizza Party' burns down in wildfires
Pizza of Venice in Altadena announced over the weekend that it was "one of the many homes and businesses that burned" in the L.A. wildfires.
January 13 2025 3:39 PM
Here are the LGBTQ+ celebs impacted by the LA wildfires
Harvey Guillen, Gina Yashere, Dove Cameron, Rosie O’Donnell, and Farrah Moan have been affected by this heartbreaking disaster.
January 10 2025 9:38 AM
Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires
While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.
January 09 2025 4:10 PM
LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots
Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.
January 09 2025 4:00 PM
Evacuating from the Los Angeles fires? Here are some resources to help
Here's the latest information on shelters, closures, and free services for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
January 09 2025 1:11 PM
L.A. deputy sheriff pleads guilty to viciously assaulting transgender man
Joseph Benza III, 36, admitted to an incident in February 2023 where he followed a transgender man in his car for nearly two miles before brutally attacking him.
December 20 2024 8:00 AM
Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.
November 22 2024 12:22 PM
First Lady goes to bat for LGBTQ+ rights: 'They want to take our victories away, but we won’t let them'
Amidst a backdrop of protest and advocacy, Dr. Jill Biden highlights the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ rights and remembers LGBTQ+ teen Nex Benedict.
March 25 2024 4:08 PM
Watch Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik exposed in stunning, cringe-worthy interview
Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz allowed the right-wing extremist to show how little she knows about LGBTQ+ issues, even as she rallies people against queer people.
February 26 2024 6:00 AM
Outfest's Union Effort Meets Employee Layoffs and Executive Director Takes Leave of Absence
Staff members faced unexpected job cuts as unionization move unfolds at the LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
September 29 2023 4:00 PM
California Cocktail Lounge Supporting LGBTQ+ Community Targeted by Arsonist
Sorry Not Sorry has been the victim of increasingly dangerous acts of vandalism.
September 05 2023 11:44 AM
89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive
Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 04 2023 4:44 PM
Paris Hilton Is Sliving in Her Best Era Yet
From new music to motherhood and a business empire, this queen isn't slowing down.
July 20 2023 10:21 AM
100+ Steamy, Electric Photos from L.A.'s Pride in the Park 2023 Day 1
Day 1 saw Megan Thee Stallion take the stage.
July 16 2023 7:17 PM
Vandals Defaced LGBTQ+ Tributes at Iconic California Beach
Within days of local officials celebrating the area as a safe-haven for LGBTQ+ people, vandals tried to destroy the joy.
July 11 2023 10:55 AM