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CeCé Telfer on Being a Transgender Woman Athlete

In an exclusive clip of Like a Girl, Telfer talks about the discrimination she's faced.

Human Rights Group Tells Japan to Stop Sterilizing Trans Citizens

An outdated law comes under new scrutiny leading into the 2020 Olympics.

Pressure Mounts on Japan to Enact LGBTQ+ Protections Before Olympics

Activists and community members rallied in Tokyo as the world's eyes turn to Japan.

Canada Wins Olympic Gold in Women's Ice Hockey at Beijing 2022

It's the most LGBTQ+ inclusive Winter Olympic team of all time.

Quinn Is World's First Out Trans, Nonbinary Olympian

The Canadian soccer midfielder, who came out last year, has so far played in two games at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ice Dancer Guillaume Cizeron Sets World Record, Wins Olympic Gold

The gay skater is the second known LGBTQ+ athlete to win a medal at the 2022 Olympics. 

Will Olympic Committee's New Rules Influence Antigay Host Countries?

The International Olympic Committee voted in favor of 40 new rules, including one that protects people against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Will that help LGB athletes?

Olympian Tom Daley Turns Hobby Into Business, Launches Knitting Line

Pieces have already begun to sell out.

Stanford Swimmer, NCAA Champion Abrahm DeVine Comes Out as Gay

Abrahm DeVine's announcement was met with love and support from his Stanford teammates.

Caitlyn Jenner Says Florida Gov.'s Transphobia Is Just 'Common Sense'

Jenner posted on Twitter that the governor's proclamation about Lia Thomas's NCAA championship win wasn't "transphobic or anti-trans."

Brittney Griner's Detention In Russian Jail Extended Again

The WNBA superstar is reportedly being investigated for the "large-scale transportation of drugs" and faces up to 10 years in jail.

Meet all 37 of the queer women in this season's WNBA

These players may just make the upcoming season the best yet!

Olympic Diver Tom Daley Has Been Awarded an OBE

The out athlete has pledged to use the honor to support LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people.

This Japanese Region Just Made Outing LGBTQ+ People Illegal

The historic ordinance comes at a time when public outings have become a growing problem in Japan. 

Megan Rapinoe: Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year

Another crowning achievement for the adored out athlete.

Activist Amazin LeThi Is Fighting for Asian Inclusion in Sports

This weight training maven is breaking down barriers facing Asian-American LGBTQ athletes.

The Tip Off: A beginners guide to the WNBA

This simple guide will help new WNBA fans stay in the know!

'Pose,' Lil Nas X, 'Power Rangers,' and More Win GLAAD Awards

Judith Light received GLAAD's Excellence in Media Award and Wilson Cruz received the Vito Russo Award.

The Advocate Among Those Nominated for 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

Here's the complete list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

'Tell It to the Bees' Is a 'Magical' Look at Lesbian Love and Nature

The Advocate spoke with Annabel Jankel, the director of a period piece that stars Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger as lovers in a small Scottish town. 

Editor’s Letter: Never Forget the People Who Fought for You

Diane Anderson-Minshall on the shoulders we stand on.