Out, Black, and proud: Ernestine Eckstein fought for us before Stonewall
During Black History Month, we honor the courage of Ernestine Eckstein, who put her life on the line to speak out for queer rights.
February 11, 2023
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annual reminder
A Worldwide Day of Protest Against Discrimination
Activists around the world marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia today. The annual event, begun in 2004, reminds the world that more than 80 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships, and more subtle discrimination against LGBT people continues to exist even in progressive nations.
May 17, 2013
Library of Congress Acquires Lesbian Pioneer's Papers
Lilli Vincenz, who recorded many of the significant events of the LGBT rights movement, donated her papers to the nation's oldest cultural institution.
July 25, 2013
Jim Obergefell & other leaders honor LGBTQ+ rights icon Frank Kameny at U.S. Supreme Court (in photos)
The group also celebrated 10 years of marriage equality.
May 22, 2025
Why Do NFL Teams Keep Asking Prospects If They're Gay?
Two players blow the whistle on the NFL's homphobia.
March 9, 2018
Here's what to give your valentine this year, according to your Lovable Trans Auntie
Need some last-minute Valentine's Day gift ideas? Whether indulging in romance, friendship, or self-love, you something that make your heart race.
February 7, 2025
Knowing LGBT History Is Knowing Yourself
The founder of LGBT History Month, which kicks off Thursday, explains how learning about our past helped him live a more honest, open, and integrated life.
October 1, 2015
Companies that embrace equality
In 2006 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering benefits and protections to their LGBT employees. The Advocate highlights 10 additions to its ever-growing list of equality-minded employers.
September 25, 2006
Should You Give Money to the Salvation Army?
Those cheerful bell ringers who stand on sidewalks collecting cash and change in their kettles -- are they and their 'army' secretly working against LGBT people?
December 23, 2015
How Barbara Gittings Became the Mother of the Movement
Windy City Times publisher Tracy Baim shares an excerpt from her new book, Barbara Gittings, Gay Pioneer, and describes how this lesbian activist battled the conservative mores of post-war America.
June 4, 2015
20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
July 8, 2016
Beyond Stonewall: 9 Lesser-Known LGBT Uprisings
As the anniversary of Stonewall is upon us, we take a look at other uprisings, riots, and protests that forever changed LGBT history.
June 25, 2015
The Constitution, Gay Rights, and the Supreme Court
As we head into June, this exhibit could not be more timely.
June 1, 2015
Conservative Utah has suprising number of gay residents
Salt Lake City's Pride Week is a yearly reminder of just how large the gay population in the city has grown. Pride Week culminated Sunday with a parade that organizers say is the second largest in the state, behind the annual parade commemorating the Mormon settlement of the Salt Lake.
June 13, 2005
Gay Is Good: The Letters of Franklin Kameny
The activism of Frank Kameny is brought to vivid life by a new book of his forthright, forward-thinking letters, proving the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.
October 15, 2014
PHOTOS: Remembering The Birth of Pride
The ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives helps celebrate Pride month by remembering our past. Here's a guided tour through our history courtesy of ONE.
June 12, 2013
The Two-Spirit, Queer, Disabled Scholar Making Waves
Qwo-Li Driskill is educating the world on the nuances of Native history and not all of it is pretty.
August 28, 2019
GLSEN Hosts Star-Studded Fundraiser in Los Angeles to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
Saturday's event looks to raise money for GLSEN's mission.
October 28, 2023