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         Celebrate The
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            featured artists, including the Cliks, Darren Hayes,
            Lesbians on Ecstacy, and Cyndi Lauper. Click here to listen
            to a sample,       buy a single song, or download the entire
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Music to your
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Celebrate The Advocate's annual music issue with songs from its featured artists, including the Cliks, Darren Hayes, Lesbians on Ecstacy, and Cyndi Lauper. Click here to listen to a sample, buy a single song, or download the entire Advocate iMix.

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Music to your ears

Celebrate The Advocate's annual music issue with songs from its featured artists, including the Cliks, Darren Hayes, Lesbians on Ecstacy, and Cyndi Lauper. Click here to listen to a sample, buy a single song, or download the entire Advocate iMix.

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The Latest

Responding to a recent New York Times guest essay, child and adolescent psychiatrist Chase T. M. Anderson explains why "queer" better reflects their identity, politics, and vision for LGBTQ+ liberation.

Can you get cyclospora from tossing salad or getting your salad tossed? An expert tells all.

Marty O’Donnell, the “Halo” composer challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, has also called Pride sinful, said he wants to “bring back shame,” and disparaged gay men.

Discord erupts among Ohio Democrats after two top state officials suddenly go lukewarm on trans issues ahead of the November election.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

More For You

Most Popular

When that sun is out, let those buns out with it!

A lesbian, a “traditional marriage” supporter, and a Republican ex-drag queen walk into a reality show...

The Turning Point USA CEO invoked her late murdered husband while urging young conservatives to confront those she described as enemies.

The man had been ejected from Shakey's in Asheville before allegedly opening fire in the parking lot, police said.

In an interview with The Advocate, he says Democrats need accountability after Graham Platner's downfall and a new approach to immigration enforcement.

An appeals court found that current service members were likely to prevail, but the Trump administration wants that ruling kept on hold.

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