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‘One of a Kind’ Megan Rapinoe Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy After Final U.S. Match

Two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal would be enough for many, but the 38-year-old has never just been satisfied with sporting achievements.

Champions of Pride

We recognize amazing LGBT leaders from across the country.

She is Our Champion

She has logged every superlative in the basketball record books. Now WNBA Houston Comets superstar Sheryl Swoopes makes history again, by coming out about her happy family life with her long-term lesbian love -- and signing with Olivia. And she's only just begun.

A Transgender Champion in Washington, D.C.

A key figure in getting the gender marker change on passports nearly a decade ago, Harper Jean Tobin is now focused on helping sex workers and fighting Trump.

Who's Your Champion of Pride?

Laverne Cox, Wilson Cruz, Karamo Brown, and other LGBT celebrities tell us who is giving them life this summer.

Meet The Advocate's Champions of Pride

These are the heroes of our age — young, old, black, white, Latino, Asian, male, female, trans, cisgender.

Welcome to The Advocate's Hall of Champions

As The Advocate wraps up its 50th year, we look back at the heroes who changed all of us.

Orbitz Shines During Champions of Pride

During the annual celebration that you can watch here, Orbitz showcased inclusivity by highlighting how important it is to #TravelAsYouAre. 

Kofi Annan Was Champion of LGBTQ Rights

It was one of many causes supported by the former U.N. secretary-general, who died Saturday at age 80.

'The Advocate' Announces Our Champions of Pride

The Advocate's Editor in Chief Lucas Grindley and Editorial Director Diane Anderson-Minshall announce this year's Champions of Pride and Hall of Fame honorees.

Poker Champion Arrested in Prostitution Sting

But the media can't agree on the gender of the sex worker.

How a Capital One leader champions authenticity

Discover how Clint Grimes, Capital One's Chief Procurement Officer, supports a culture of belonging by being himself.

Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion

Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.