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Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, calls to replace the Pride flag with a 'shame' flag

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was secretly recorded ranting against the rainbow banner, saying she'd like to replace it with a Sacred Heart symbol or a "shame" flag.

Samuel and 'Mrs. Alito' are the new Clarence and Ginni Thomas

In a contest for Washington’s most reprehensible couple, it’s a close call.

Mike Johnson flies same Christian nationalist flag outside his office that Samuel Alito flew at vacation home

The Louisiana Republican says a flag used by the January 6 insurrectionists is harmless.

Pete Buttigieg calls out Alitos’ ‘insurrectionist symbology’ after complaint over Pride flags

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation laid out the difference between Pride flags and insurrectionist flags.

Democrats embrace ‘weird’ label, turning tables on conservative rhetoric often used against queer people

Republicans want to believe they're 'normal,' but their freakouts over LGBTQ+ issues prove they're anything but.

Outfest 2007

Advocate film critic Kyle Buchanan's reviews from the Outfest film festival in Los Angeles. Check back regularly for updated reviews and the latest in gay cinema.

The 25 best queer TV shows of the century so far ranked

From Queer as Folk to Transparent to Baby Reindeer, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ TV series including game-changing moments like Michaela Jae Rodriguez becoming the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe.

The 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Sparks on fire

He's angry with the president. He's tired of being misunderstood. And he's ready for another season of making out with Robert Gant. Queer as Folk star Hal Sparks lets fly with an in-your-face interview

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World

The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten.