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Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremist

The charges against Dr. Ethan Haim were dropped after a personal appeal from Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley to President Donald Trump.

Confused Antigay Politicians in France Want a Do-Over

Four members of the French Parliament said they were distracted by "flashing lights" and activity when they cast their vote in favor of marriage equality.

HRC drops sponsorships from weapons manufacturers after pressure from advocacy groups

"What’s happening in Gaza and throughout the region is devastating," a spokesperson for HRC told The Advocate.

Texas man arrested for threatening Pride parade as revenge for Charlie Kirk's death

"I say we lock and load and pay them back for taking out Charlie Kirk," Joshua Cole wrote on Facebook.

Gay Senator Rejected at Blood Center Despite FDA Guideline Change

As many blood centers scramble to update guidelines, New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman is urging an end to any abstinence period for gay and bi men.

Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

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These 9 countries have issued trans travel advisories to the U.S.

Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.

American Medical Assoc.: Ban Conversion Therapy for Adults and Kids

The AMA recently changed its policies on transgender and minority health, as well as so-called conversion therapy.

Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected world

Learn how one organization is working to defend As legislation aimed at protecting minors online threatens to censor essential LGBTQ+ content and other vital information, how one organization is workingpotentially infringing on privacy and stifling free expression under the guise of safety. How one organization is working on

20 Best New Green Tech Products

You love your gadgets, but you may love the environment more. Now you can have it both ways with this fun and functional eco swag.

WATCH: Man Sues After Being Diagnosed as 'Chronic' Homosexual

Matthew Moore thought he'd convinced his doctor to remove an outdated reference to his homosexuality on his medical records last year, until he obtained a copy this spring.

The Godfather of Electro-pop

Former Depeche Mode and Erasure member Vince Clarke reunites with bandmate Alison Moyet this summer for a Yaz reunion tour. The straight man to some pretty gay acts tells us why he stopped singing, what broke Yazoo up, and why the future of electro-pop music may be monkey brains

Grindr Hooks Up with Chinese Company

Beijing Kunlun World Wide Technology Co. purchased the popular dating app for gay and bisexual men for $93 million. 

New York Moves to Curb Cyberbullying

Legislation to protect students from online harassment will make New York's antibullying laws among the most comprehensive in the nation, say backers.

Fran Drescher, Cancer Survivor, Has Advice for Living Through a Crisis

The Indebted actress offers LGBTQ fans calming words.

Forced Out A Real ID problem for trans people

Changing one's name and gender marker privately can be tricky if you're transgender, and a new law designed to thwart terrorists is about to make it a lot trickier. Part 10 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series

LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to vape. Here's why

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans are much more likely to try tobacco products than their straight and cisgender peers, according to a new report from the surgeon general.

Dr. Michael Osterholm warns of the 'next big one' amid vaccine chaos and increasing attacks on public health

“Are we going to base what we do for the health of our population on science, or are we going to go with magic smoke and mirrors?” says Dr. Osterholm