Sam Champion Talks Extreme Weather and Climate Change
Weather isn't going to suddenly become less extreme, says the out meteorologist.
August 28, 2023
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People of the Year: Al Gore, Chad Griffin, and Lawrence King
This week Advocate.com is going to highlight our remaining People of the Year, who range from activists to entertainers, politicians to students. Today we take a look at environmentalist Al Gore, political strategist Chad Griffin, and slain student Lawrence King.
December 18, 2008
Trailblazing Trans Candidate Christine Hallquist Gets Her Due
A new documentary from Hallquist's son depicts the gubernatorial candidate's inspiring story.
November 21, 2018
Google Plans Fundraiser for Antigay Senator
The historically LGBT-inclusive tech giant alarmed activists in its support of an antigay politician.
July 12, 2013
Activists hang Trans Pride flag in California's Yosemite National Park to protest erasure efforts
"Let this flag fly higher than hate," says organizer Pattie Gonia.
May 20, 2025
New Fox News Host Laura Ingraham's Long History of Anti-LGBT Comments
And anit-immigrant, anti-Muslim, antifeminist, and more.
September 23, 2017
Weather Terror: The United Nations' Leader on Climate Change Weighs In
We've seen the hottest global temperatures ever recorded, wildfire smoke choking cities, and towns under water. The U.N.'s Hoesung Lee discusses what's being done to prevent catastrophe.
July 10, 2023
EPA Eases More Obama-Era Standards
The Trump administration eases standards on coal ash pollution.
July 18, 2018
'The Advocates' Podcast: Did Women Lose at the Oscars?
Jessie and Tracy discuss if women really were empowered at this year's Oscar ceremony.
March 6, 2018
OkCupid Responds to Viral Videos of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Ads Torn Down
"These reactions only serve to make it even more clear that we must continue to champion all people," the company said in a statement.
September 27, 2021
Most Teenage Girls Identity as 'Feminist' More than Any Other Label, Study Finds
A survey of 1,000 teen girls found that most identify as feminist, with Emma Watson as their number 1 role model.
August 29, 2017
Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)
Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.
April 18, 2024
Pattie Gonia, Environmentalist Drag Queen, Has an Earth Day Message for You
Pattie has some words of action for you.
April 22, 2023
Starbucks to Discontinue Plastic Straws
The coffee magnate will be phasing out single-use plastic straws by 2020, due to concerns raised by environmentalists.
July 10, 2018
Meet the Candidates: Florida's Jennifer Webb
Not everyone in the Sunshine State believe climate change is real. Jennifer Webb is definitely not one of those people.
November 3, 2016
Al Gore, U.N. Panel Share Nobel Peace Prize
Former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s climate change panel won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for spreading awareness of man-made climate change and laying the foundations for counteracting it.
October 13, 2007
A Birthday Message to Harvey Milk, From Cleve Jones
On what would have been Harvey Milk's 86th birthday, his former colleague and close friend shares his thoughts on the man and his legacy.
May 22, 2016