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Local residents call out North Carolina school board that banned LGBTQ+ trivia quiz

The board called the quiz "indecent." Some Cleveland County residents begged to differ.

Growing Up Is Hard to Do

Acclaimed lesbian author Stacey D'Erasmo's third novel, The Sky Below, charts her antihero's metamorphosis into a post-gay man.

Gigi Gorgeous: Trans, Lesbian, and the Face of a Movement

Lesbian sensation Gigi Gorgeous is also a model, spokeswoman, activist, and a trans woman in love.

Books for Young LGBT Folks

First loves, family problems, compelling discoveries, self-realization, and acceptance during adolescence to adult years are among the things found in this collection of books.

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The Best Poets: Hear From Lambda's Nominees

The Advocate asked each nominated poet and poetry editor from this year's Lambda Literary Awards to submit one from their collection.

I Wouldn't Have Survived My All-Boys School Without Sleater-Kinney

A gay fan thanks Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss on the 20th anniversary of their Dig Me Out album.

In Florida, There Was Actually Lots of Good Election News

Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and Senator Bill Nelson may be struggling, but plenty of wins were notched in the Sunshine State on Tuesday.

New Trans Voices: Hear From the Trans Poets Workshop NYC

Members of the Trans Poets Workshop NYC offer pieces from their diverse bodies of work.

Dear Target: Please Ban the Threatening Customers, Not Your Pride Products

Target has long been ahead of the curve on inclusive policies — don't stop now, writes The Advocate's owner.

Op-ed: How to Use Social Media for Good

Some kids use social media for bullying. Others use it for good.

Seat Filler

Somebody call 911! The Advocate 's queen on the New York theater scene is burning up the dance floor with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, crafty cheerleaders, and lots of naked boys.

Pro-peace, pro-health care, pro-gay

Howard Dean is catching the country's attention by being everything he says President Bush is not

The Story of Jim French and Colt

Jim French died June 16, but we're glad to have his story in his own words, the way he would want it.

Photos: Now You Can Own a Piece of the Rock

An auction of Rock Hudson's estate includes everything from gifts from Liz Taylor to erotic art.