Arrest Made in Death of Maryland Trans Woman Tasiyah 'Siyah' Woodland
Darryl Carlton Parks Jr. faces charges that include first- and second-degree murder.
April 5, 2023
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Transgender Woman Tasiyah 'Siyah' Woodland Gunned Down in Maryland
She is at least the eighth trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.
March 28, 2023
35 transgender and nonbinary people who died by violence in 2023
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people continues.
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May 26, 2023
Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?
November 3, 2023
Did Your School Make The List of Top LGBT Colleges?
Campus Pride's annual index of LGBT-friendly colleges and universities has expanded this year to show the improvements of more schools across the country.
August 15, 2014
Bid to Repeal Trans Nondiscrimination Law Underway in Md.
A conservative organization has announced its intent to challenge the state's recently-passed trans nondiscrimination bill despite the support of 71 percent of residents.
April 29, 2014
University of Maryland Police Investigate Anti-LGBTQ Messages in Dorms
Students discovered a swastika and homophobic text on whiteboards in multiple dorms.
September 6, 2018
These Are the Nation's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges, Universities
Campus Pride's list for this year includes schools from all over the nation, and separate lists highlight LGBTQ-welcoming community colleges and religious schools.
August 27, 2021
Monkeypox: Colleges & Universities Take Precautions For Fall Semester
As students return to campuses across the U.S., institutions are taking various approaches to keep student populations informed of monkeypox and transmission precautions.
August 31, 2022
Op-ed: ENDA, Families, and the Inequitable Economies
LGBT-led households should not, in this modern era, be without full and comprehensive antidiscrimination protections in the American workplace.
November 15, 2013
Meet all 37 of the queer women in this season's WNBA
These players may just make the upcoming season the best yet!
April 17, 2024
Robbie Rogers' Second Life
Professional soccer player Robbie Rogers has found success in his sport after coming out, but he had to deal with plenty of internal demons to get there.
November 24, 2014
Forty Under 40: Politics
Jared Polis heads up an impressive list of out politicians that includes Jamie Citron, Nick Shalosky, James Anderson, Aisha C. Mills, and Jason Rae.
May 6, 2009
Kate Hutton: 'That Earthquake Lady'
Today marks 20 years since the Northridge earthquake rocked Southern California. And we revisit our profile of lesbian Kate Hutton, who afterward became a recognizable face on TV whenever the earth moves under your feet.
January 17, 2014
Can the Catholic Church be saved?
While most gay Catholics agree that the new pope is likely to be conservative, some find hope in a groundswell of support for gay equality in the parishes of Western nations
April 25, 2005
Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010
The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.
June 15, 2010
Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017
These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!
June 22, 2017
Past '40 Under 40' Honorees Are Still Changing The World
Past honorees of The Advocate's '40 Under 40' continue to prove themselves as agents of change. Take a look at where they are now.
August 21, 2014
Meet the 2013 Point Scholars: Living Proof It Does Get Better
Remember these names -- they're the next generation of LGBT leaders.
June 19, 2013