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The Advocate is the world's leading source of LGBT news and politics. Discover the most recent articles published in the print issue, which is the oldest and largest gay magazine in the United States. Sort through The Advocate print issue archives to find articles written by the founders of the modern-day LGBT rights movement like Vito Russo and Gore Vidal. Find out about the historic magazine that was inspired by a police raid of a Los Angeles gay bar and has grown to become a prominent voice for topics related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and its allies.
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This year, WorldPride in the nation’s capital is a protest

The global Pride event celebrates its 25th anniversary in Washington, D.C .— and it should be anything but quiet.

Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories
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Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

These four amazing new LGBTQ+ docs educate, inspire, and remind us why we fight for queer rights.
Musician Christian Chávez on how he learned to own his queerness
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Musician Christian Chávez on how he learned to own his queerness

The international superstar opens up about overcoming cultural stigmas to come to a place of self-love and acceptance.

Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers
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Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

These 10 young artists, athletes, and activists aren’t waiting around for change. They’re making it happen.

Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world
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Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world

These inspiring young trans leaders from the GenderCool Project aren't waiting around for the world to change — they're making it happen.

How a cross-country road trip brought Will Ferrell closer to his trans bestie Harper Steele
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How a cross-country road trip brought Will Ferrell closer to his trans bestie Harper Steele

Netflix's Will & Harper documents the journey that the longtime friends and collaborators embarked on after Steele's later-in-life transition.

Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig
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'L Word' alums Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig wrote the book on queer friendship...literally

In their new dual memoir, the longtime costars and best friends reflect on their over two-decade bond and how "platonic love is incredibly powerful" in queer lives.

Musician Allison Russell in white dress and black gloves
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Allison Russell prays for radical empathy and compassion in her and Annie Lennox's 'Superlover'

Russell and the legendary musician join forces on a song about nonviolence as a revolutionary act.

Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot
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Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot

The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.

Rebecca Black releases her boldest and queerest album yet
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Rebecca Black releases her boldest and queerest album yet

The queer pop star pushes to new heights of creativity and style with her latest album, Salvation.
5 questions with 'Empire Waist' star Mia Kaplan
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5 questions with 'Empire Waist' star Mia Kaplan

"I am dying to play someone who is unapologetically fat and queer and yet that fact has very little to do with the storyline."

Hillary Clinton, Shirley Chisholm, and Margaret Chase Smith
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Trailblazing women in politics: A historical perspective

As Kamala Harris makes history in her current run for the presidency, we reflect on some previous female candidates who also threw their hats in the ring.

Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024!
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Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024

'The Advocates' list celebrates 10 artists, activists, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.

How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity
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How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity

The Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and Navajo Nation Pride board member is teaching the world about the beauty and diversity of Indigenous culture.

The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book
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The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book

"LOVE isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a testament. A reminder. A celebration. A rallying cry."

Cynthia Nixon in a red shirt that reads "dyke"
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Cynthia Nixon is leaning into queer joy, art, and family between protests

The Gilded Age and And Just Like That... star graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.

Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover
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Dylan Mulvaney opens up about ‘Beergate,’ tripping on ayahuasca, and her new book

Dylan Mulvaney tells The Advocate that she's ready to be "mother" to her fans.

As the first out trans person in Congress, Sarah McBride is ready to fight for us
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As the first out trans person in Congress, Sarah McBride is ready to fight for us

The history-making congresswoman is fiercely focused on the real issues affecting most Americans — and is not deterred by ongoing far-right rhetoric.

Trans icon Candy Darling's story is coming to the big screen
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Trans icon Candy Darling's story is coming to the big screen

Fifty years after her death, the legendary actress and Andy Warhol muse is having a moment — and we’re so here for it.

These inspiring LGBTQ+ young people are changing the world
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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.