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'Drag Race' star Kim Chi is 'sad for humanity.' Here's how she's coping (exclusive)

The RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 runner-up tells The Advocate about "giving back to the community" under Donald Trump's regime through her new cannabis campaign, Kim Chi Over Flowers.

2-Year-Old Assaulted for Wearing Pink Headband

A mother shares the horrific story about what happened when her son wore a feminine headband in one of the retail giant's stores.

Man Dies at Unofficial Atlanta Pride Party Criticized as Unsafe

Another guest said there was no social distancing and no preparation for a health emergency. Other packed parties sparked concern on social media.

I Love Calpernia

Logo's new reality dating show, Transamerican Love Story, is as much fun as I Love New York -- without the exploitation

WATCH: A Trans Girl's Inspiring 'Letter to the World'

Teen activist Jazz has a message for other youth about the pride, confidence, and strength that accompanies being transgender.

Meeting Judy

Op-ed: What My Trans Child Taught Me About Motherhood

One mother learns the value in listening to her son.

Lizzie's Chloë Sevigny Will Never Play Trans Again

The actress stars in a lesbian-themed movie about Lizzie Borden, but she told The Advocate she's cognizant of creating opportunities for out actors.  

Jason Thompson's HIV-Positive Journey

Jason's HIV-positive status taught him how to rebound in tough times, over and over again.

Op-ed: My Kid's First Dress

A dad realizes he supports his kid's exploration of gender identity more than he expected.

How Gay Dropout Director Francesca Gregorini Made Her Emmy Dreams Real

"I read that they were going to be making a limited series. And as soon as I saw that article, I was on speed dial to my agents...and I was just like, 'Get me this job.'"

Gentle Giant

Dance theater's "gentle giant" and Guggenheim fellowship recipient Joe Goode talks to Advocate.com about his career and current works.

Adam Levine

Getting harder to breathe? Don't worry: That's a common reaction to seeing or hearing Adam Levine, front man for Maroon 5, the 2005 Grammy award-winners for Best New Artist. But is Levine just another oversexed playboy out to tempt gay men? Regardless, when the band's sophomore album, It Won't Be Soon Before Long, drops on May 22, he will still be loved.

Remembering Lawrence King: One Year Later

One year after the murder of 15-year-old Lawrence King, key people from his life and pending case speak about his legacy and the struggle ahead.

The art of loving Switzerland

The Swiss adage "es stimmt" means, roughly, "it fits." When an Advocate editor goes in search of artistic and architectural delights--and maybe a gay Swiss miss or two--she indeed finds "es stimmt." What better recommendation for a travel destination?

Author With Dwarfism Teaches Children To Choose Love

This writer and activist shows us the power of choosing love over hate, and the impact it has on our kids.

Young, numb, and full of dumb

Gibson, Richards, Washington, and Hardaway have been raked over the coals for their recent hateful tirades. So why did Paris Hilton escape unscathed when her nasty little slip-up went public?

Paper Trail: That '70s glow

An excerpt from Gay L.A., a remarkable and addictive queer history of the metropolis by Lillian Faderman and Stuart Timmons, traces the rise and racism of West Hollywood's iconic superdisco Studio One.

A day and a night in Oslo

Reflecting on the beauty of Oslo Pride before a tragic shooting on this day in 2022, writer Braden Crooks explores the joy and connection found in queer spaces, rediscovering the power of kinship and finding resilience in the face of violence.