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A trans man who's changed hearts and minds in the South takes his work nationwide at the helm of GenderCool

"I feel so deeply connected to this work that I’m stepping into," says Chase Glenn, the new executive director of the GenderCool Project.

From trauma to triumph, will NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher become the city's first out gay mayor one day?

From a teen grappling mightily with his sexuality, Bottcher is now a ubiquitous presence in New York City.

Out NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher files to run for Rep. Jerry Nadler's seat, raises nearly $700k in one day

In an interview with The Advocate, Bottcher says he’s stepping up as a new-generation leader and that “the gloves are off” in his challenge to Trump.

PHOTOS: The Best of the Homoerotic 'Cherik' X-Men Fan Art

From the sexy to the sweet, we've collected some of the best homoerotic fan art of X-Men actors James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as Charles Xavier and Erik 'Magneto' Lehnsherr to celebrate the upcoming release of X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Op-ed: Struggling With an Addictive Relationship

Dave Stalling has always been attracted to wild things, but one particular being has him quite distracted.

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25 hunky eye candy celebs to heat up your day

These boys are making us thirsty AF.

Gay NYC city council member Erik Bottcher joins Jack Schlossberg in packed race for Jerry Nadler’s House seat

His launch draws heavily on themes he shared in a recent interview with The Advocate.

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Protesters Storm Gay NYC Council Member's Apartment Building

Erik Bottcher tweeted that people calling themselves "gays against groomers" had earlier vandalized the walls in front of his office.

Gay NBA Team President Rick Welts Weds Partner

San Francisco Mayor London Breed officiated the wedding of Welts and Todd Gage. 

WATCH: Anderson Cooper Admits Error on 'No-Go Zones'

After making fun of Fox News for credulous reporting on the mythical Sharia-ruled zones, Cooper and CNN acknowledged they'd done the same thing.

Gay NYC councilman running for Congress says America is at a crossroads

“We are either going to reject hatred and bigotry and discrimination, or our country will succumb to it,” Erik Bottcher told The Advocate.

Gay NYC Council Member's Event Casts Light on Anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes

Erik Bottcher, who's up for reelection, is concerned with the recent spate of crimes against LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

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Video: NYC Gay Bar Vandalized Three Times in a Week

The bar's owner said police showed a shocking lack of interest in investigating the attacks, though.

Monsters' Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez talk empathy for the Menendez brothers

The stars of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Chloe Sevigny, and Javier Bardem — speak with Out about how the series tackles homophobia, gender roles, and cycles of abuse.

The Menendez saga took place in an era of the closet, fantasy, and sexual abuse as innuendo

Is Eric gay? Is Lyle gay? Do Lyle and Eric sleep together? Does Eric wear a hairpiece? And, why are they lying about their father? These are all questions and accusations found in conversations about the Menendez brothers as the trial went on, writes John Casey.

Woman Charged With Hate Crime for Setting Bistro’s Pride Flag Ablaze

Police made the arrest on Tuesday night.

The Advocate Wins Five Journalism Awards from NLGJA

Founded in 1967, The Advocate is heading into its 50th year of producing award-winning LGBT journalism.

Village People's Randy Jones Is an Evil Overlord

Everyone's favorite gay cowboy returns to the stage in a new sci-fi musical.

Vida, Which Changed TV With Queer Latinx Representation, Says Farewell

The cast and creator of the groundbreaking Starz drama reflect on the third and final season.