Kim Burrell apologizes to LGBTQ+ community for 'negative and hurtful' comments
GLAAD has called the Gospel musician's apology "a first step toward full accountability."
July 25 2024 11:51 AM
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Religion
Christian Reformed churches leave denomination in droves after anti-LGBTQ+ vote
The Christian Reformed Church in North America voted last week to hand down a “limited suspension" to institutions that publicly embrace the queer community.
June 26 2024 11:55 AM
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
Here are 15 books you should read this Pride Month
From books about trans identity to queer history, here are some of the best books to help understand and revel in LGBTQ+ identity and its intersections. What books would you recommend?
June 22 2024 11:30 AM
Pope Francis uses homophobic slur about gay priests — again
Sources present at a closed-door meeting said the pope used the slur during a discussion in which he warned against admitting gay men into the priesthood.
June 12 2024 12:58 PM
Christian lifeguard can't handle standing near a Pride flag, sues Los Angeles
Who's the snowflake now?
May 30 2024 11:49 AM
Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slur during debate about gay priests
The Pope is apologizing for invoking a vulgar Italian term about gay men in a recent closed-door debate about LGBTQ+ priests.
May 28 2024 1:29 PM
A Methodist pastor was defrocked 20 years ago for being gay. She's finally been reinstated
Beth Stroud said her "whole life would have been different" had she not been removed from her position in the church.
May 22 2024 11:22 AM
Wilson Cruz aims to 'change minds and hearts' with new docuseries about queer Mormon teens
The six-episode series, Not Part of the Plan, spans across two years, following four young members of Utah’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
May 02 2024 11:41 AM
Why is the United Methodist Church meeting over LGBTQ+ rights?
Delegates at the church's General Conference are likely to vote to rescind anti-LGBTQ+ policies, but it's not a done deal.
April 26 2024 1:03 PM
X likely profited from promoted post calling for LGBTQ+ death penalty
X reportedly received between $10 and $2,500 to promote a post calling for LGBTQ+ people to receive the death penalty.
April 10 2024 3:11 PM
RuPaul shades 'masculine white gay men' who project 'internalized homophobia'
The legendary drag queen recently told Out magazine about his experiences with "self-loathing" gay men.
March 21 2024 5:43 PM
Trans chaplain speaks to Tennessee legislature as Republicans try to erase people like her
Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.
March 21 2024 3:32 PM
He was fired for officiating a queer wedding. Here's how he's fighting back
Joseph Kuilema lost his job with Calvin University after officiating a queer couple's wedding. He's disgusted that the school discriminates in the name of God.
March 21 2024 9:00 AM
Even in red states, the vast majority of Americans support LGBTQ+ protection laws
Most Americans support nondiscrimination laws and other protections, and a large number of them intend to vote based on it. However, those numbers are on the decline according to a new survey.
March 12 2024 4:13 PM
North Dakota allows doctors to refuse trans health care in the name of 'religious freedom'
A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.
March 07 2024 11:55 AM
Parasol Patrol plans to outshine Westboro Baptist Church’s anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry at Oklahoma protest
The group will feature hundreds of volunteers in Owasso in the name of Nex Benedict with colorful umbrellas who will shield kids from cruel messages by the infamous Christian hate group.
March 05 2024 4:03 PM
More than 60 religious institutions have been targeted for supporting LGBTQ+ rights: report
At least 66 incidents occurred between June 2022 and January 2024 in which a religious institution was targeted for its perceived support of LGBTQ+ people.
February 25 2024 1:30 PM
Alabama Supreme Court endangers IVF access by ruling frozen embryos are people
In a notable union of church and state, the Alabama Supreme Court cited Christian faith as reason to jeopardize access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
February 20 2024 4:59 PM
New York City Archdiocese condemns funeral of trans icon Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral even held a Mass of Reparation. Gentili's family has called out church leaders for what they said was "hypocrisy" and transphobia.
February 20 2024 7:00 AM