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New Hampshire men can't wear anti-trans gear at their kids' school while their lawsuit proceeds

Two men have sued the Bow School District in an effort to protest transgender athletes.

Louisiana School: Girls Can't Wear Tuxes to Prom

Claudietteia Love, one of the top students at her high school, is being denied the right to wear what she wants -- and she says it's because she's LGBT.

Kate McKinnon's Laura Ingraham Has New Sponsors You've Never Heard Of

McKinnon plays the Fox News host as a clueless, soulless white lady who's really excited about her new sponsors. 

Op-ed: Transgender Student, Softball Star

When a transgender high school student made the varsity softball team, she didn't expect it would cause a media firestorm.

Stephany Lee: Tough Talk From The Mat

Out wrestler Stephany Lee thought she was going to the Olympics when she spoke with The Advocate in May. But weeks later, a positive drug test disqualified her.

Miami School Board Rejects Sex Ed Textbooks Over Don’t Say Gay Law

The Miami school board reversed an earlier decision in April to approve the textbooks.

Federal judge orders Pentagon to restore LGBTQ+ books, gender & diversity lessons in military schools

Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DoDEA Director Beth Schiavino-Narvaez to comply immediately.

Brandi Carlile Wins Big at Grammys, Talks About Being a 'Misfit'

The performer, who's been out as a lesbian since before her career kicked into high gear, won several awards and spoke about coming out in high school. 

Kentucky Elects LGBTQ-Supportive Democratic Governor

The margin is narrow, but Andy Beshear appears to have beaten Republican Matt Bevin, who'd been an ally to antigay county clerk Kim Davis.

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All The President's Women and Men

If election 2008 sweeps a Democratic administration into office, who in our community might be walking the halls of the White House and weighing in on key policy decisions? The Advocate takes a look at some potential power players.

'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' Shows 'Dual Spectrum' of Autism & LGBTQ

The series introduces a same-sex love story inspired by findings that a high number of people on the spectrum also identify under the LGBTQ umbrella.

Gay Israelis attend rally in Jerusalem

Bowing to police fears of violent protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews, gays and lesbians in Jerusalem scrapped a parade through the city and held a large rally in a local stadium on Friday.

Op-ed: They're Trans, Hispanic, and Changed This World

Sylvia Rivera. Diego Sanchez. Pat Cordova-Goff. Carmen Carrera. The list goes on and on...

Trump's Rule by Chaos Is Working

Setting the world on fire is distracting Trump's base from the truth of his collusion and obstruction, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.

All the President's Men and Women

As the knock-down drag-out race for the Democratic presidential nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun speculating about possible administration gigs. If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in November, who might the new president tap for high-level appointments or key White House staff? The Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents either candidate may draft.