Rob Reiner, filmmaker and marriage equality advocate, and wife Michele dead in apparent homicide
Rob Reiner cofounded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which led the fight against California's Prop. 8.
December 15, 2025
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The Faces of Federal Prop. 8
With the federal challenge to Prop. 8 moving full speed ahead, Advocate.com sits down with the two couples named as plaintiffs in the suit.
July 2, 2009
The Colleges New to Campus Pride 'Best of the Best' List
Here's which institutions of higher education got the "most improved" award.
August 29, 2016
California Marriage: Yesterday, Today, and Beyond
On June 17, history is made in California as hundreds of gay and lesbian couples throughout the state line up to wed. The Advocate was at the heart of the celebrations: covering the weddings, talking to politicians, and analyzing the road ahead. Keeping in mind that marriage is more than a photo-op, we continue our marriage equality coverage with exclusive interviews, insights from the community, and scenes from the front lines of the fight to beat a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in the Golden State.
June 16, 2008
Diane Olson, Marriage Equality Activist, Dies at 65
Olson and her wife, Robin Tyler, led the charge for marriage equality in California.
January 17, 2019
Jenner's California Governor Bid Is Crashing, According to Poll
Only 6 percent of respondents to a recent poll say they'd vote for the transgender Republican.
May 12, 2021
Ready, Set, Marry!
Gay and lesbian couples throughout California are preparing to head to the altar as the state adopts marriage equality beginning today at 5 p.m.
June 17, 2008
The Women Who Altered Queer Politics Forever (Video)
A new documentary gives these landmark ladies their due.
July 11, 2016
Robert Garcia Will Be First Out Gay Immigrant in Congress
Garcia, an immigrant from Peru and the mayor of Long Beach, Calif., has been elected to the U.S. House from California's 42nd Congressional District.
November 9, 2022
California Voters to Decide Fate of State's Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2024
An amendment would remove language from the state constitution that states “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
July 16, 2023
How the Stain of Prop. 8 May Be Removed From California
It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.
June 5, 2023
Defying Trump, Calif. National Guard Won't Discharge Trans Troops
During a meeting with state lawmakers on Tuesday, one of the highest-ranking National Guard officers said they won't abide by Trump's ban.
February 7, 2019
Sen. Seeks Review of Lawyer with 'Kill the Gays' Prop.
Out State Sen. Ricardo Lara believes that Matthew McLaughlin's ballot initiative calling for gay people to be shot to death violates the state's code of conduct for attorneys.
March 15, 2015
Caitlyn Jenner Depicts Herself as Modern Reagan in First Campaign Ad
The Republican reality star is running for governor of California to replace Gavin Newsom, who may be recalled by voters.
May 4, 2021
Weeks after primary election, gay candidate Evan Low advances to general for California congressional seat
The final vote count shows Low in a tie for second with Joe Simitian, so both will be on the general election ballot, along with Sam Liccardo. The primary was held March 5.
April 6, 2024
How Are You Celebrating Harvey Milk Day?
Eighty-two years ago today, a legend of gay rights and politics was born.
May 22, 2012
Caitlyn Jenner Releases Incredulous Statement After Crushing Defeat
Jenner, a candidate to replace Newsom if he was recalled, received only about 1 percent of the vote.
September 15, 2021
Let the Oral Arguments Begin
Emotions ran high Thursday when the California supreme court heard oral arguments on whether to uphold the state's voter-passed initiative Proposition 8.
March 4, 2009
Meet the transgender Lutheran pastor preaching acceptance: 'Nothing is wrong with you'
Drew Stever, a minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is one of the few out transgender clergy members to be ordained by a Christian institution.
October 4, 2024