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Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

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Your Lovable Trans Auntie is here to answer your questions about love, life, and identity

Each week, I'll be answering reader questions and offering advice. Submit your questions to voices@equalpride.com.

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This long-term HIV survivor says testosterone therapy 'saved my life.'

Nelson Vergel's been on a lifelong mission to educate people about hormone therapy since it helped him survive the AIDS crisis in the early 1990s.

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Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade join Zaya Wade on Out100 red carpet

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade walked the LGBTQ+ carpet with their daughter, who is fighting to create safe spaces for other trans youth.

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Meet the celebs and honorees walking the Out100 2024 red carpet

The Out100 honors those making a difference in our community and beyond.

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Gay blind traveler Henry Martinez embraces Greater Fort Lauderdale in his latest video

Seguimos III: A Blind Traveler’s Experience showcases Greater Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

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Pattie Gonia shares 2024 election update on who she's voting for & why

The drag artist and activist opened up on her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

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The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson

The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.

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Namibia overturns anti-sodomy laws

The Court found the laws unfairly targeted gay men.

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Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

This long-term HIV survivor says testosterone therapy 'saved my life.'

Nelson Vergel's been on a lifelong mission to educate people about hormone therapy since it helped him survive the AIDS crisis in the early 1990s.

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade join Zaya Wade on Out100 red carpet

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade walked the LGBTQ+ carpet with their daughter, who is fighting to create safe spaces for other trans youth.

Meet the celebs and honorees walking the Out100 2024 red carpet

The Out100 honors those making a difference in our community and beyond.

Gay blind traveler Henry Martinez embraces Greater Fort Lauderdale in his latest video

Seguimos III: A Blind Traveler’s Experience showcases Greater Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

Pattie Gonia shares 2024 election update on who she's voting for & why

The drag artist and activist opened up on her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

The Trevor Project, the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention org, announces Jaymes Black as its new CEO

Black previously led the nonprofit group Family Equality.

The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson

The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.

Namibia overturns anti-sodomy laws

The Court found the laws unfairly targeted gay men.

How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors

"I stay motivated because an extraordinary amount of work remains to be done," Hargitay says.

Florida LGBTQ+ activist is forcibly removed at a House hearing on gun laws

Maxx Fanning, the executive director for Prism, posted the incident on social media.

This president wants to kill all gay people by public stoning

The Burundi leader also had disparaging words for marriage equality.

From Texas to Uganda, It's Important to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Activist Says

Brian Sims emphasized the importance of continued global support and solidarity to combat such regressive legislation.

Sometimes I Feel Like I Live in Two Different Worlds

On Spirit Day, Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 16-year-old author and activist talks about her history of advocating for the rights and safety of transgender young people since the age of 10.

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"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

Each week, I'll be answering reader questions and offering advice. Submit your questions to voices@equalpride.com.

Nelson Vergel's been on a lifelong mission to educate people about hormone therapy since it helped him survive the AIDS crisis in the early 1990s.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade walked the LGBTQ+ carpet with their daughter, who is fighting to create safe spaces for other trans youth.

The Out100 honors those making a difference in our community and beyond.

Joris Lechêne, a fierce activist and educator, navigates the complexities of identity and social justice with unwavering clarity.

Seguimos III: A Blind Traveler’s Experience showcases Greater Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

The drag artist and activist opened up on her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

Black previously led the nonprofit group Family Equality.

The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.

The Court found the laws unfairly targeted gay men.

"I stay motivated because an extraordinary amount of work remains to be done," Hargitay says.

Maxx Fanning, the executive director for Prism, posted the incident on social media.

The Burundi leader also had disparaging words for marriage equality.

Brian Sims emphasized the importance of continued global support and solidarity to combat such regressive legislation.

On Spirit Day, Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 16-year-old author and activist talks about her history of advocating for the rights and safety of transgender young people since the age of 10.