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Fearless + Fighting Back: Lambda Legal’s plan to protect LGBTQ+ and HIV rights

"Fueled by the fearless spirit of our queer and trans pioneers who lived their truth well before the Stonewall riots, our champions against heartless AIDS bigotry, and our courageous grassroots leaders, we are fearless in the face of this new wave of hatred," writes Kevin Jennings and Jenny Pizer of Lambda Legal.

Stepping Out as Allies to Stop Anti-Trans Attacks

For Pride Month, SAGE, the world’s largest advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading national trans organizations to help the trans community fight back

Channel Your Despair — Register Young People to Vote

It's hard to see life beyond the daily onslaught of horrible news. Monica Trasandes of GLAAD knows how you can lift your spirit.

Zelenskyy’s Bravery Is Nothing New to the LGBTQ+ Community

Seeing him stay in Ukraine's capital during Russia's invasion, people are getting a lesson on what leadership is all about.

Rachel Maddow says we’re in an ‘attempted authoritarian overthrow’

"The was no learning," Maddow told Colbert about Donald Trump's competence.

Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Choice

Harris is a longtime LGBTQ+ ally and the first woman of color on a major-party presidential ticket.

A Lover and a Fighter: The Legacy of Jeffrey Montgomery

After losing his partner to a hate crime, Jeffrey Montgomery found some solace by becoming a fierce advocate for change. 

This LGBTQ+ nonprofit just raised $285M to challenge legislative attacks on queer lives

“We will not go back,” Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings told The Advocate.

Toxic Masculinity and Me

The world pressures us to be the best men we can be, but what does that actually mean?

Champions of Pride 2023: Trans Athlete, Activist, and Author Schuyler Bailar

This activist is using his platform to stand up for transgender athletes and other marginalized communities.

Stormy Daniels isn’t backing down and has a message for you (EXCLUSIVE)

As former president Donald Trump’s lawyers work overtime to silence Stormy Daniels, she fearlessly speaks truth to power.

Kat Graham Learned Everything From Drag Queens

The singer-actress speaks to The Advocate about pursuing her hot single "Put Your Graffiti On Me," her obsession with drag queens, and her close ties to the transgender community.

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The Kid Gets Into Pictures

With two new plays being produced this season by major New York off-Broadway companies -- and another soon to open in California -- the distinctive gay voice of Adam Bock has generated quite a buzz in contemporary theater circles. Now he's setting his sights on Hollywood

Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South

“Julie is an experienced and tested leader who will bring an important voice to Washington. Her fearless advocacy has improved the lives of all Texans," said LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

How Memories Became Fuel for My Fifth AIDS/LifeCycle Ride

Biking through California to raise money for the AIDS fight is no easy endeavor. Here's why some people, including this banking executive, do it. 

Despite Struggles, LGBT Ugandans Are Still Bombastic

Uganda’s beleaguered LGBT community continues to raise its voice — and visibility — with the new edition of the country’s first magazine created by and for queer Ugandans.

What We Learned From a Mother's Love for Her Trans Daughter

Love makes the girl in a life-affirming podcast about a mother and her 7-year old trans daughter.

Op-ed: Gore Vidal's Lasting Legacy

The director of a documentary about gay literary icon Gore Vidal says the author's legacy has inspired others, whether they know it or not.