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A New York judge refused to marry a lesbian couple. The community wants her to resign

Felicia Pitts-Davis is being investigated by the state Commission of Judicial Conduct for refusing to marry a lesbian couple despite marrying a straight couple moments before.

'Relentlessly Gay' Fundraiser Surpasses $43,000!

A woman targeted for her rainbow-themed yard decorations says she is 'flabbergasted, in shock and also a wee bit terrified' at the overwhelming show of support.

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Colorado Designer Wants to Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples

No gay couples have actually asked Lorie Smith to make wedding websites for them yet.

Hate Group ADF Asks Supreme Court to Block Pro-Trans Restroom Policy

The Alliance Defending Freedom claims a Pennsylvania school district's policy constitutes sex discrimination against cisgender students.

10 Companies Leading the Way on Global LGBTI Rights

As the U.S. government trashes LGBT employment protections, corporations pick up the slack, going way beyond simple corporate responsibility.

Conservatives Try to Sneak 'Religious Freedom' Into Australia's Marriage Bill

The right is using marriage equality as a Trojan horse for anti-LGBT legislation.

U.N. Stands Up for LGBT Workers Around the Globe

The U.N. Human Rights Office advises businesses around the world on treatment of LGBT and intersex employees, suppliers, and customers.

Democrat Doomsday in November Midterms? Hardly!

Biden's winning streak, the January 6 revelations, draconian abortion laws, wacko Republican candidates, and an easing of inflation and gas prices spell victory for Democrats and democracy.

Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral

Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.

Jim Obergefell: We Still Don't Enjoy True Marriage Equality

Six years after the historic Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, there's still a lot of work to do.

Meet Sophie Tucker, the OG Diva

A new documentary chronicles the life of Sophie Tucker, who delighted audiences with her bawdy songs, loved both men and women, and set the standard for all divas who followed.

Hey, Hollywood: Queer Films Can Be Big Box Office

Hollywood's reluctance to feature LGBT characters and themes ignores these top 15 queer box office hits.

Holiday Guide: Shop Here, Not There!

Which companies support LGBT people and which ones don't?

Marriage Equality Was Won by Widowers

The love stories behind the landmark court cases both ended tragically.

42 LGBTQ Valentine's Day Movies for Every Mood

Committed? Single? Cynical? Randy? We got you covered.

Seat Filler March 2011

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene thumbs a ride on Priscilla, outs a gay Mormon, climbs Daniel Radcliffe's corporate ladder, does ghetto drag with John Leguizamo, and brings Fanny Brice back from the dead.

Hot Sheet: 'Vicious' Claws Are Coming to Town

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the Vicious side of Ian McKellen, Nicki Minaj, Idina Menzel, and a trip Into the Woods with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.

All 71 Men Accused of Sexual Harassment After Weinstein

Since Harvey Weinstein was exposed as a serial predator, there have been allegations of terrifying behavior by dozens of men.

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