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Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music

“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."

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Cyndi Lauper tops our list of The Advocates 2024: 'Hon, I'm a family member'

The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.

Kelley Robinson HRC President Interview LGBTQ human rights campaign advocacy org

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Celebrating Pride Month and democracy with the Human Rights Campaign’s leader, Kelley Robinson (exclusive)

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

LGBTQ TikToker Content Creators Cody Conner V Spehar Jeffrey Marsh

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LGBTQ+ TikTokers: Banning app will 'eliminate' online communities & activism (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ TikTokers are warning that a ban on the app would have a "disproportionate effect on the queer community."

Manila Luzon Elton John Orville Peck Michaela Jae Rodriguez Academy Awards Oscars Viewing Party

People

LGBTQ+ celebrities speak up and show out at Elton John's annual Oscars party (exclusive)

Every color of the rainbow represented the community and showed fervent Pride.

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21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

Media

The Daily Wire Allegedly Didn't Tell LGBTQ Actors They Were Signing Onto an Anti-Trans Film

The Nashville production is now set to face protests by student activist groups.

Stonewall Inn, Sojourner Truth statue, and Stonewall National Museum

Activism

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

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Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music

“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."

Cyndi Lauper tops our list of The Advocates 2024: 'Hon, I'm a family member'

The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.

A celebration of courage: honoring the global activists who fight for LGBTQ+ rights

Outright International's Maria Sjödin on honoring the brave activists worldwide who fight for LGBTQ+ rights during and beyond Pride Month. How can we support these courageous heroes in their quest for equality?

Celebrating Pride Month and democracy with the Human Rights Campaign’s leader, Kelley Robinson (exclusive)

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

Gay travelers are standing up for equality by attending Pensacola Pride's 30th anniversary

Florida's elected officials won't keep these partygoers from saying gay.

The gay man leading the Earth Day Initiative offers hope for the future

The worst thing that we can collectively do to ignore climate change is to have an apathetic populace when it comes to voting, says John Oppermann.

LGBTQ+ celebrities speak up and show out at Elton John's annual Oscars party (exclusive)

Every color of the rainbow represented the community and showed fervent Pride.

Trans rights leader Kris Hayashi to lead advocacy department at National LGBTQ Task Force (exclusive)

Kris Hayashi has been a stalwart advocate in the LGBTQ+ movement for years.

GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

President Joe Biden to Give Keynote Address at LGBTQ+ Rights Group's National Dinner

First Lady Jill Biden will speak as well at the Human Rights Campaign event.

Dylan Mulvaney Is Trevor Project's Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year

Mulvaney is “a beacon of trans joy, positivity, and inspiration for the LGBTQ community,” the Trevor Project says.

How MacKenzie Scott's Billions Have Helped the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

The fact that her grants are unrestricted has give LGBTQ+ nonprofits flexibility to spend the money in the most impactful ways, says a new Movement Advancement Project report.

Milwaukee Celebrates HIV Activist Ronnie Grace During Cancer Battle

Grace, a longtime HIV educator and LGBTQ+ advocate, is being treated for stage 4 liver and bile cancer.

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

14 Inspiring Queer Protest Posters in Days of Rage from ONE Archives

"This is about how design lives through us: our bodies, our memories, our activated minds."

LGBTQ+ Americans Are in 'State of Emergency,' Declares Human Rights Campaign

In a time of unprecedented legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the civil rights group is offering resources for fighting back.

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The country music star is standing by her queer brothers and sisters.

“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."

The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.

Outright International's Maria Sjödin on honoring the brave activists worldwide who fight for LGBTQ+ rights during and beyond Pride Month. How can we support these courageous heroes in their quest for equality?

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

Florida's elected officials won't keep these partygoers from saying gay.

The worst thing that we can collectively do to ignore climate change is to have an apathetic populace when it comes to voting, says John Oppermann.

LGBTQ+ TikTokers are warning that a ban on the app would have a "disproportionate effect on the queer community."

Every color of the rainbow represented the community and showed fervent Pride.

Kris Hayashi has been a stalwart advocate in the LGBTQ+ movement for years.

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

First Lady Jill Biden will speak as well at the Human Rights Campaign event.

Mulvaney is “a beacon of trans joy, positivity, and inspiration for the LGBTQ community,” the Trevor Project says.

The fact that her grants are unrestricted has give LGBTQ+ nonprofits flexibility to spend the money in the most impactful ways, says a new Movement Advancement Project report.

Grace, a longtime HIV educator and LGBTQ+ advocate, is being treated for stage 4 liver and bile cancer.

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

The Nashville production is now set to face protests by student activist groups.

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

"This is about how design lives through us: our bodies, our memories, our activated minds."

In a time of unprecedented legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the civil rights group is offering resources for fighting back.