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‘Pride Is More Than a Parade’ Says Human Rights Campaign

HRC kicks off Pride Month with a video calling for social change and social action.

Let's Transition Out of Trans Day of Remembrance

We should honor the lives lost but also acknowledge the joy we still maintain as a community.

Gay Couple in Fear That Trump's Ban Will Divide Them

A man in Texas is hoping to be reunited with his partner from Iran in three months.

I'm Demanding Justice at Saturday's Trans Visibility March

Kiara St. James of New York Transgender Advocacy Group on why we must take to the streets for TNGC rights.

WorldPride attendance in D.C. falls short of expectations; Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ actions likely to blame

WorldPride was still a celebration of resilience in the face of hostility, organizers say.

Watch 15 videos of LGBTQ+ and ally protestors making clowns of ICE

In 2025, fighting ICE looks less like shouting and more like meme-making, marching, and mothering.

Kamala Harris reclaims the stage in Washington at defiant book talk with Kara Swisher

“We’re not going to let any one election or circumstance dampen our spirit," she said. "They cannot defeat our spirit if we don’t let them.”

In Defense of Madonna

Welcome to the Trump resistance, General Madonna. We need you more now than ever.

The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens

The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.

'I want to start out famous'

The sixth season of American Idol begins with weeping and gnashing of teeth. And that's just the singing.

The history of the circuit party: Transforming LGBTQ+ political pain into power

“It’s like a religious revival,” Harvard professor Michael Bronski says.

The Daughtry That Won

David is your new American Idol champ. The older, more poised, less-freaked-out, lite-rock David, that is. Now, read how...

Casey McQuiston's bisexual rom-com 'The Pairing' will make you hungry

McQuiston talks to The Advocate about their latest romance novel, eating their way through Europe, the Red, White & Royal Blue movie sequel, and more.

Gallery of Geek: Rene Capone

Gay artist Rene Capone took an epic journey from fine art to a soul-baring graphic novel and back again.

WATCH: The Films of NewFest 2014

New York's premier LGBT film festival showcases a diverse and compelling collection of narratives, documentaries, shorts, and parties.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"