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Sarah McBride explains how Democrats’ ‘big tent is bisexual’

The Democratic congresswoman from Delaware told an audience at Crooked Con, "You can’t build a diverse working class coalition if people don’t feel like you like them."

North Carolina Democrat Joins GOP as State Sees Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Tricia Cotham's party switch creates a Republican supermajority that could override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

North Carolina's Virulently Anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Runs for Governor

Republican Mark Robinson has called LGBTQ+ people "filth," "maggots," and "flies."

Chris Kluwe Reaches Settlement With Vikings Over Discrimination Claims

After engaging in a battle with the Minnesota Vikings over claims of a hostile and homophobic locker room, punter Chris Kluwe has settled with the his former team.

KKK Members in Kentucky Pull Gun on LGBTQ+ Activists — Police Let Them Go

The men were reportedly handing out KKK recruitment cards.

Heather Matarazzo & Shannon Purser on Playing Lesbian Icons in 'Equal'

In a video interview with The Advocate, the out actors shared that they were honored to play activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon in the HBO Max series.

Snubs and Surprises Among the 2013 Oscar Nominations

Lincoln leads the pack of nominees for the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Remembering the Worst Mass Killing of LGBT People in U.S. History

Forty years ago, dozens of people were trapped inside a New Orleans gay bar as it burned down. Now a new book, two films, an art installation, and a musical revisit the tragedy.

18 Must-Read LGBT Books We Missed Last Year

Whether it's a closeted lesbian senator, bisexual professors, transgender steelworkers, or a sweet gay couple making ice cream in the Midwest, there's something for everyone on this list.