How drag artists can protect themselves from the far-right attacks
Drag artists who survived violence and harassment tell The Advocate about resources to protect other performers.
JULY 14, 2025
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Colorado Springs Honors Trans Victims of Club Q Shooting on Transgender Day of Remembrance
In a city park, friends and loved ones gathered to remember Daniel Aston and Kelly Loving, who were both gunned down at the Colorado Springs queer bar Club Q.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Matthew Shepard's Murder Remembered 25 Years Later With a Renewed Call to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
Matthew Shepard died 25 years ago today after an antigay attack. How do we honor his legacy and that of less well-known hate-crime victims?
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far
From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution
"This resolution honors the lives of the trans people we have lost to senseless violence and stands as a symbol of their resilience," says U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Club Q Hero Richard Fierro on the Former Safe Space's Future
The man who slammed the gunman to the ground during the Club Q shooting talks about the aftermath of the tragedy and how we can move forward.
MARCH 3, 2023
Club Q, Pulse, and an Ohio firebombing: Why these drag queen survivors are sharing their stories (exclusive)
Drag queens who survived the Club Q mass shooting, the Pulse Massacre, and a Ohio church firebombing tell The Advocate about a coalition they've formed to support drag artists in the face of violence.
MAY 29, 2024
Club Q shooter faces federal hate-crimes charges, possibility of death penalty
Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded not guilty to the new charges, which were announced Tuesday in Denver.
JANUARY 16, 2024
Trans People Continue to Be Murdered at Extreme Rates as Republicans Push Transphobic Laws
The Human Rights Campaign released its annual report on Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting the disproporionate violence transgender and gender nonconforming people face.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Rise in Violence Accompanies Rise in Hate Speech on Twitter
Hateful remarks against LGBTQ+ people and Jews have become more common on Twitter since Elon Musk took over.
JANUARY 24, 2023