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Florida Senate pushes ahead with 'don't say gay at work' bill after seemingly brushing it aside

A week after declining to take up the legislation, a Senate committee advanced the bill on a party line vote.

This Gay School Board Member Has Choice Words for the Zieglers' Bisexual Tryst and Allegations

Bridget Ziegler, who has supported anti-LGBTQ+ policies, chaired a school board meeting where Tom Edwards was called a groomer by homophobes.

Nikki Haley Blames Trans Visibility for Teen Girls' Suicide Ideation

The Republican presidential hopeful also said Dylan Mulvaney is "a guy, making fun of women."

Nikki Haley: Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Not Homophobic Enough

In a troubling sign, the Republican presidential candidate positions herself to the right of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Op-ed: Transgender Dinosaurs and Judith Butler's Revenge

We're in a changing-of-the-guard moment where being transgender is more celebrated than feared.

10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023

2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.

Inside the military’s LGBTQ+ witch hunts

Trump’s return to the White House is resurfacing questions over who is fit to serve. Two veterans — from opposite sides — reveal the lasting harm of our discriminatory past.

A Day In Gay America 2011

Our second annual reader-generated photo project is incontrovertible proof that we are everywhere.

20 Years After 'Boys Don’t Cry': Trans Rights and Cancel Culture

Much has changed since Kimberly Peirce's groundbreaking film, and Riki Wilchins doesn't love all of it.

Huckabee, Santorum Sign Antigay Marriage Pledge

The Republican presidential hopefuls are in good company, adding their names to a pledge to protect 'traditional marriage' endorsed by the Duggar family and leaders of certified antigay hate groups.

Your Guide to Season 1 of I Am Cait

With a second season now on order, here's a complete collection of our He Said, She Said reviews of I Am Cait and links to online episodes.

Target's poor Pride Month decision proves companies can’t have it both ways

As brands launch Pride initiatives, let Target be an example of what not to do.

Memorial Day Lesson: Hate Diminishes the Memory of Our Fallen

Bob Casey fought so that we could have the freedom to be ourselves — including marry who we love, embrace our gender identity, and teach our children acceptance.

Transgender Santa Brings Christmas Joy in 'Santa Camp' Documentary

While some criticize a number of so-called "woke" Santa Clauses, others have found comfort in seeing themselves in Saint Nick.

2019 GLAAD Noms Reflect Peak Queer TV, Film, and Video Games

From Pose to Hannah Gadsby to Crazy Rich Asians, it was a breakthrough year for queer media, and the GLAAD nominations reflect that. 

Petey Hegseth wants men and warriors while the military is being run by boys with skateboards and apps

Opinion: It's a combination of Opposite Day and WarGames, with the disclosure that even Pete Hegseth's playmates at the Pentagon are using the unsecure Signal app just like their boss, writes John Casey.

WATCH: Caitlyn Jenner Prayed with Anti-LGBT Pastor

The transgender reality star's visit to Houston made headlines, and raised eyebrows among some supporters and conservative critics alike. 

Person of the Year: Transgender Americans

The Advocate highlights the people who gave the LGBT community hope in 2017.

19 Shows LGBT Viewers Can't Miss This Fall

The Advocate staff picks our favorite inclusive shows that make up fall 2014’s must-see LGBT TV.

The Year in Bisexual Invisibility

It's been a year of some awful bisexual erasure.