Meet Brendan McFatridge, the gay pro hockey player awarded as a Gen Z 'changemaker'
McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.
MAY 29, 2024
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Transgender Talent Founder Ann Thomas Places Trans Actors Globally
The founder of the first management company for trans actors chats with The Advocate about her journey to becoming a Hollywood changemaker.
MARCH 25, 2022
Transgender Awareness Week: Why It Matters and How to Observe It
The week highlights not only the challenges faced by trans people but also their resilience and joy.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
79% of American workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws impact where they move: report
As 4 out of 5 U.S. workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws affects where they relocate, inclusion is just "smart business practice," according to a new study by nonprofit Out & Equal.
MARCH 27, 2024
Epic 'Wicked' lip sync surprise for Cynthia Erivo by Pattie Gonia
The hiker in heels held space with a powerful performance and a heartwarming gesture for the Out100 Icon of the Year.
DECEMBER 13, 2024
5 Rules For Building a Welcoming Workplace For LGBTQ+ Employees
Creating a more inclusive work environment starts at the top.
JUNE 15, 2020
Hiking my way out of labels on a trail to the true me
What happens when we shed the limiting expectations that confine us?
AUGUST 26, 2024
How LGBTQ+ Film and TV Changes the Narrative for Those Who Follow
The Advocate's latest issue highlights the importance of changemakers in entertainment.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Live Out Loud's 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala honors LGBTQ+ current and rising leaders
Live Out Loud’s 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala brought together stars, students, and changemakers for an unforgettable night of visibility, celebration, and community, honoring trailblazers who are shaping a more inclusive future.
JUNE 5, 2025
Billie Jean King Action Figure Comes With Racket to Smash Stereotypes
The action figure of the tennis legend is modeled after her look when she beat Bobby Riggs in the infamous Battle of the Sexes.
AUGUST 8, 2019
Trump's Education Sec. Pick No Homophobe, Claims Her Gay Employee
Betsy DeVos, a conservative Christian who may lead the nation's public schools, is not a standard ideologue, says Greg McNeilly.
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Three more inductees announced for LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame
Judge John Arrowood of North Carolina, Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem, and Claudia López, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, will be inducted in December.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Greg Louganis: Speaking Out Matters in Sports and Art
The Olympian is working on a musical about his life and talks with The Advocate about why artists can't let politicians hush them.
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Closets are for cowboy boots: A tribute to David Mixner
A friend remembers the late LGBTQ+ rights activist David Mixner.
MAY 1, 2024
The Innovators
These eight changemakers are unparalleled in their contributions to their industries -- and they're out while they're doing it.
AUGUST 10, 2011
Beloved Brand K.NGSLEY Tells Story in New GLAAD Series
The series, "Changemakers," highlights LGBTQ+ Black small business owners making a difference in their local communities.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
How these trans youth found hope on the Out100 red carpet
Two young changemakers spoke with the celebs, activists, and politicians honored at the recent Out100 event. Here's what they had to say about their experiences.
JANUARY 2, 2025
Yeardley Smith at HRC Gala: You Don't Get to Cherry-Pick Human Rights
The Simpsons actress delivered a moving speech on the importance of being an ally when accepting the HRC National Leadership Award.
MARCH 30, 2019
Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)
The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.
AUGUST 19, 2024
Everything's Gonna Be Okay for Josh Thomas at Home With His New Puppy
The creator and star of the Freeform series showed off the adorable puppy he adopted since going into lockdown in an interview for Inside With the Advocate.
MAY 14, 2020
Sarah McBride: Trans visibility and proximity have never been more important than now
Opinion: "When we both build community among ourselves and forge a coalition beyond us, no amount of progress is impossible," writes U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride.
MARCH 31, 2025