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Chicago Chick-fil-A will share a building with Black and trans-led LGBTQ+ group

Brave Space Alliance said that they were only made aware of the new location planned for the floor beneath them when local news outlets reported on its opening.

Nazi regalia leads to Tom of Finland cofounder's ouster as IML judge

Social media posts showing Tom of Finland Foundation's Durk Dehner wearing Nazi symbols sparked outrage within the International Mr. Leather community.

All about the nation's first gay rights group, the Society for Human Rights, founded 100 years ago

Founder Henry Gerber is a significant figure in LGBTQ+ history, but not enough people know his story.

Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.

Black transgender woman gunned down in Chicago

Redd, also known as Barbie to her friends, is the 26th known trans or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence this year.

Sarah McBride opens up about her historic candidacy, the Democratic Party, and Kamala Harris's campaign

The transgender Delaware state senator is on the brink of making history (again) as the first trans person elected to Congress.

Gay Rep. Robert Garcia praises Kamala Harris's kindness in DNC speech

“Real American patriotism is loving your country so much that you want to help the people in your country,” he said.

LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

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.

Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, and others will take DNC stage as party descends on Chicago

The convention is set to showcase the party’s vision of hope, unity, and progress, with a star-studded lineup of speakers planned throughout the week in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.

Yes, the 'business partners' from 'Supermarket Sweep' were a gay couple — and they're still together

Tim Leach and Mark Dammann married in 2008, "the first day you could get married," and now both work as flight attendants.

$10,000 reward offered in search for trans woman Casey Taylor in Bahamas

Taylor, a Black trans activist from Chicago, was reported missing June 20.

Black transgender woman Taylor Casey goes missing in Bahamas

Casey disappeared in June and her family is asking for your help.

Harvey Guillén joins ABC Live to celebrate ‘Pride Across America’ this weekend (exclusive)

The What We Do in the Shadows star joins the ABC News team for coverage of some of the biggest Pride celebrations nationwide — here's how to watch along!

Democratic National Convention will be a celebration of diversity in Chicago, say queer staff

The convention will be a demonstration of all sorts of diversity, organizers say.

NFL’s Buffalo Bills come out supporting gay flag football team, but one bigoted former player is not amused

The National Gay Flag Football League plays its annual championship Pride Bowl in Chicago this weekend.

Go green with envy with 70 pics from Sidetrack Chicago's St. Patrick's Day party

These photos can make you thirsty for more than just green beer!

Chicago police release alleged cartel member suspected of shooting migrant trans woman

“They do not investigate these cases adequately,” says a local activist, while police say fear of the cartels is hampering their investigation.

Pat Logue, Lambda Legal attorney who won landmark cases, has died

“Pat Logue was a brilliant lawyer, a trailblazing jurist, and a hero to the LGBTQ community," says a Lambda Legal statement.