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Pioneering LGBTQ+ activist Ann Maguire has died at 80

Maguire cohosted a gay talk show in Boston in the 1970s and helped elect the nation's first out state legislator, Elaine Noble of Massachusetts.

13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Honoring Elaine Noble

Trudy Ring, The Advocate's copy chief, honors groundbreaking lesbian politician Elaine Noble.

Queer Women Who Paved the Way: Political Pioneer Elaine Noble

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day, beginning with political pioneer Elaine Noble.  

17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

Noble Cause

One of the nation's first openly gay lawmakers comes out of retirement -- for one night only.

New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history

The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.

Pro-Bush, pro-equality

Wisconsin resident and former Massachusetts lawmaker Bob Hall is a conservative Republican who wants everyone to know that the only people who threaten traditional marriage are straight couples.

Hall of Fame Part Three

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

The LGBTQ+ History Exhibit That (Unfortunately) Made History

A scandal in Missouri shows the past is very much present when it comes to erasing the queer experience.

Massachusetts's Maura Healey on Becoming the First Lesbian Governor

The state has a history of firsts when it comes to electing LGBTQ+ politicians and enacting policy, and Healey is proud to be part of that tradition.

Pie in the Sky Presidency

The prospect of the nation's first black president sparks the hope that a gay president is drawing nearer.

Jeffrey Sharlach and Andrew Tobias

First-time novelist Jeffrey Sharlach speaks with DNC treasurer and acclaimed author Andrew Tobias on coming out in the 1970s as nice Jewish boys and what opportunities young people have now when it comes to connecting with LGBT family. 

The Briggs Initiative: Remembering a Crucial Moment in Gay History

As we prepare for a critical midterm election, it's worth recalling another one, in which California voters rejected a virulently homophobic ballot measure.

From Stonewall to the White House: Mark Segal's Gripping Memoir

Mark Segal recounts his amazing life in activism in his new memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

A Reason to Have Pride: 'Girlesque'

Here is the fourth of four parts of 181 reasons to feel proud of not being straight and narrow.