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Oscars predictions 2024: Who do we think will win big on Sunday?

Will history be made Sunday night?

Sarah Ann Masse Comes Out as Bisexual in Heartfelt Essay

Actor and writer Sarah Ann Masse compares coming out to her relationship with her curly hair.

Two New LGBTQ Podcasts From 'The Advocate' Debuting Today

Hosted by The Advocate's Editor-in-Chief, Zach Stafford, our new podcast The Ten will bring queer voices to the forefront while diving deep into the stories that matter.

Introducing The Advocate capsule collection: A celebration of LGBTQ+ legacy & pride

Discover the new Advocate capsule collection at The Pride Store and celebrate LGBTQ+ history, pride, and community with iconic designs from The Advocate's legacy!

Editor Q&A: Florida can 'say gay,' and what motivates LGBTQ+ voters

In an episode of Advocate Today, two editors break down the week in LGBTQ+ news.

100+ Activists, Journalists Call Out Anti-Trans Bias in New York Times

A GLAAD-led coalition and a group of Times contributors say the paper of record is full of transphobic pseudoscience.

New York Times Decries Contributors Protesting Its Trans Coverage

Executive Editor Joe Kahn wrote in a staff memo that the paper wouldn't tolerate contributors who joined with adovacy groups to condem the organization.

The Advocate saved my life. Here's how you can support our important work.

Your gift can ensure our journalism remains a resource for future generations of LGBTQ+ people, writes community editor Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

The Brutal Impact of the Trans Military Ban

Chase Strangio and Laila Ireland join The Advocate's editor in chief to discuss the impact of the trans military ban --  and what comes next. 

HRC Takes on Workplace Equality in Latin America

The Human Rights Campaign was in Chile yesterday, working to protect LGBT workers there from discrimination.

Donald Trump isn't going anywhere. But neither are we. Here's our promise to you, our readers.

The editors of The Advocate make a statement on Donald Trump's victory, and our promise going forward.

The Advocates Podcast: From Out Actress to Cat Savior

The star of queer fare like And Then Came Lola and Dante's Cove, Jill Bennett, discusses her transition from acting to becoming a cat adoption specialist. 

Trans Military Ban Can Go Into Effect, Court Says

A federal appeals court has lifted the last barrier to implementation.

Clinton, Obama Battle for LGBT Votes in Local Weeklies

Even as Barack Obama's campaign finalized an ad buy for four full-page ads in local gay weeklies in Ohio and Texas, Hillary Clinton was conducting a conference call on LGBT issues and answering the questions of local reporters from the Dallas Voice and two Ohio publications: Outlook Weekly and Gay People's Chronicle. (These interviews have not been posted yet. Links will be added once they are available).

The Advocate Again Wins GLAAD Award for Outstanding Magazine

The publication was honored along with Bros, A League of Their Own, What We Do in the Shadows, and many more.

Hillary Clinton: 'Prayers Alone Aren't Enough'

In comments to The Advocate, the Democratic nominee calls for action.

Appreciating Another Black Cat

For #blackcatappreciationday, we remember Los Angeles's Black Cat bar, site of a pre-Stonewall gay rights protest.

Wisconsin School District Bans Preferred Pronouns & Pride Symbols

Teachers in Kettle Moraine School District are forbidden from using pronouns in email signatures, nor may they display LGBTQ+ Pride symbols.