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Reflecting on 10 years of marriage equality: Frankie Frankeny on the stories behind the movement

"These aren’t just love stories. They’re blueprints. They’re battle cries. They’re reminders that when we tell the truth about our lives, we change the world," photographer Frankie Frankeny tells The Advocate of her book LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.

This 12-Year-Old Proves Coming Out Still Matters

The story of 12-year-old out lacrosse player Braeden Lange and Philadelphia's Courage Game just keeps getting more inspiring.

Former Kentucky Footballer: I 'Found the Strength' to Be Out

Landon Foster, who was closeted when he played for one of the nation's top football schools, describes his coming-out journey in a new essay.

Baylor University returns $643,000 LGBTQ+ grant, calling it 'inconsistent' with values

The foundation awarding the grant accused Baylor of bowing to a "pressure campaign from groups with a political agenda."

Right-Wing Minister E.W. Jackson Calls Caitlyn Jenner 'Insane'

By praising Jenner for her courage in coming out, President Obama is betraying Christian values, claims the minister and former political candidate.

'Days of Our Lives' couple Paul and Andrew wed at the 10th anniversary of marriage equality ruling

In a genre often dismissed for melodrama, Days of Our Lives has again found a way to make something beautiful and urgent out of love.

When they silence our science: The LGBTQ+ research purge & why it matters

Opinion: Research on trauma recovery for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence was silenced, impacting care, silencing experiences, and threatening future research.

Campbell Johnson, Former All Blacks Pro-Rugby Player, Comes Out As Gay

Campbell Johnstone is the first member of the famed New Zealand rugby team to come out.

Tammy Baldwin: Let Us Remain Inspired by Stonewall

The lesbian politician gave a speech today on the Senate floor to honor the 50th anniversary of the uprising.

Op-ed: Miley's Date Proves Homelessness Is the Real Crime

Jesse Helt should be lauded for shining a spotlight on the plight of homelessness in Los Angeles at the VMAs, rather than castigated for crimes linked to the harsh realities faced by homeless people.

In the City of Angels, Love Was Greater Than AIDS

The director of a new documentary about the AIDS crisis in Los Angeles in the 1980s — called Commitment to Life — talks about some of the courageous individuals who stepped forward in a fight for survival.

Selena Gomez to Star as Vanguard Gay Mountaineer Silvia Vásquez-Lavado

Vasquez-Lavado is the first gay woman to complete the Seven Summits. 

Democrat Ro Khanna on the future of the Epstein files, redistricting, and recent comments about free speech

The California U.S. House representative discusses recent controversial comments about the arrest of an anti-trans comedian as well as his efforts in the House for the full disclosure of the Epstein files.

RuPaul Makes History: Most Primetime Emmys of a Person of Color

Charles brought Gottmik and Symone onto stage for the win. 

Batwoman's Ruby Rose 'Didn't Care' LGBTQ Twitter Hated Her Casting

Some Twitter users were outraged when Rose was cast as Batwoman, with many alleging the out performer isn't queer enough for the role. 

Advocate Editor Receives Excellence In Journalism Award

The Northern California chapter of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association honored Advocate Executive Editor, Diane Anderson-Minshall, with its Excellence in Journalism Award.