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Thousands are expected to join LGBTQ+ community call supporting Kamala Harris campaign

The call will happen a day after thousands of LGBTQ+ leaders and supporters signed a letter of endorsement for the vice president’s candidacy.

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21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

Host Andrew Wilkow shakes hands with Gregory Angelo President of Log Cabin Republicans after live broadcast on SiriusXM Patriot radio

Politics

Who are the Log Cabin Republicans, the LGBTQ+ conservative group?

It has long been the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Republican group. Here's where it's been and where it is now.

World

Auto Club Offers Free Membership to Gay Newlyweds

A nationwide auto organization, the Better World Club, is offering free one-year memberships to same-sex couples who tie the knot between now and September 20. The Portland, Ore.-based company is also honoring proof of domestic partnerships or civil unions for same-sex couples who are unable to marry in California or Massachusetts.

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Obama Announces Opposition to California's Ballot Measure

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took a strong stand this weekend against a constitutional amendment to appear on California's ballot in November that would effectively overturn the state supreme court's recent decision legalizing same-sex marriage. In a letter to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club read yesterday at the group's annual Pride Breakfast, Senator Obama wrote, "I am proud to join with and support the LGBT community in an effort to set our nation on a course that recognizes LGBT Americans with full equality under the law ... that is why I oppose the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution, and similar efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution or those of other states."

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club rally us president joe biden

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Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of national monument

NPS removed historical information about women and race from signs at the Muir Woods National Monument.

Venue After Venue Cancels Michelle Shocked Over Tirade

Club owners in California, Oregon, Illinois, and Washington State say no thank you to Shocked shows.

Court: Businesses can't deny discounts to gay domestic partners

California's supreme court ruled that country clubs must offer gay members who are registered as domestic partners the same discounts given to married members--a decision that could apply to other businesses such as insurance companies and mortgage lenders

Thousands are expected to join LGBTQ+ community call supporting Kamala Harris campaign

The call will happen a day after thousands of LGBTQ+ leaders and supporters signed a letter of endorsement for the vice president’s candidacy.

Obama Picks Up LGBT Supporters From Edwards

A critical mass of John Edwards's LGBT steering committee is going public with support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club Has Two Words for Tucker Carlson

The short and sweet statement comes after Carlson was revealed to be in a club named for Milk's assassin.

21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

Women Who Paved the Way: Blues Singer Gladys Bentley

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we look at legendary blues singer Gladys Bentley.

The Gay Candidate Who Could Flip a California Congressional Seat for the Democrats

Will Rollins lost a close race against Republican Ken Calvert in 2022, but 2024 may well bring a different outcome.

Who are the Log Cabin Republicans, the LGBTQ+ conservative group?

It has long been the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Republican group. Here's where it's been and where it is now.

Gay Disney Addicts Rejoice: The Disneyland Bible Is Back

The Disneyland Encyclopedia just released its latest edition, with new entries and pics of the legendary theme park. With Gay Days six heartbreaking months away, we excerpted three entries to tide superfans over.

Fall TV's Most Moving LGBT Love Story Is on 'Black Mirror'

The dark drama's strongest episode is about the love of two women and the technology that brought them together.

PHOTOS: Pioneers of L.A.'s Leather and Biker Scene

Smell the leather, feel the power between your legs, and take in the story of the oldest continuing gay group in the world at an exhibit of historic (and sexy) images of the Satyrs Motorcycle Club.

Auto Club Offers Free Membership to Gay Newlyweds

A Queer Guide to Coachella 2019

The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know.

Obama Announces Opposition to California's Ballot Measure

LGBTQ+ group pulls Biden endorsement over 'perilous' handling of Israel-Hamas war

The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in San Francisco has rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden for the March primary.

Forty Under 40

These budding powerhouses, leaders in media, politics, sports, and science, are facilitating our future. Meet the architects of the next decade.

Stonewall Democrat Outs California Assemblymember Mike Davis

California Mom Who Claimed School Coerced Her Kid to Be Trans Wins $100K Settlement

In settling the mother's lawsuit, the Spreckels Union School District in California denied all the allegations.

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NPS removed historical information about women and race from signs at the Muir Woods National Monument.

Club owners in California, Oregon, Illinois, and Washington State say no thank you to Shocked shows.

California's supreme court ruled that country clubs must offer gay members who are registered as domestic partners the same discounts given to married members--a decision that could apply to other businesses such as insurance companies and mortgage lenders

The call will happen a day after thousands of LGBTQ+ leaders and supporters signed a letter of endorsement for the vice president’s candidacy.

A critical mass of John Edwards's LGBT steering committee is going public with support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary Clinton.

The short and sweet statement comes after Carlson was revealed to be in a club named for Milk's assassin.

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we look at legendary blues singer Gladys Bentley.

Will Rollins lost a close race against Republican Ken Calvert in 2022, but 2024 may well bring a different outcome.

It has long been the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Republican group. Here's where it's been and where it is now.

The Disneyland Encyclopedia just released its latest edition, with new entries and pics of the legendary theme park. With Gay Days six heartbreaking months away, we excerpted three entries to tide superfans over.

The dark drama's strongest episode is about the love of two women and the technology that brought them together.

Smell the leather, feel the power between your legs, and take in the story of the oldest continuing gay group in the world at an exhibit of historic (and sexy) images of the Satyrs Motorcycle Club.

The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know.

The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in San Francisco has rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden for the March primary.

These budding powerhouses, leaders in media, politics, sports, and science, are facilitating our future. Meet the architects of the next decade.

In settling the mother's lawsuit, the Spreckels Union School District in California denied all the allegations.