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44 photos of pure transgender joy and visibility at Trans Pride D.C. 2025

The weekend kicked off WorldPride 2025, centering trans lives and experiences.

Massive quilt celebrating transgender Americans to be unveiled on the National Mall — in photos

In a fraught time for transgender people in the U.S., the quilt — the Freedom to Be Monument — will call attention to the lives of those affected by dangerous policies and laws.

What the Govt. Can Do to Honor Stonewall History

Congressman Jerrold Nadler tells us why a national monument honoring the Stonewall uprising is imperative.

Montana Is Sliding Into Fascism. Here's How We're Stopping It

Montana's rugged individualism allowed it to wage war against women and LGBTQ+ people. Community is the antidote.

Trump erased trans & queer history from Stonewall. Lawmakers are fighting to get it back

In an exclusive interview, Rep. Dan Goldman tells The Advocate the National Park Service’s actions are “shameful and outrageous.”

Roy Moore Blasts LGBTQ People During Ten Commandments Party

The former judge and current U.S. Senate hopeful recently unveiled an infamous monument to the commandments and shared some choice words for the community he loathes.

Transgender park ranger who hung Trans Pride flag from El Capitan has been fired

The ranger was part of a group that hung a 55-by-35-foot Trans Pride flag in Yosemite National Park.

This Pride: Seeking Words of the Wise, Not the Wicked

This writer longs for the days when the kindest voice was heard instead of the loudest.

Satanists Unveil Colossal Statue Over Christian Protests

Satanists unveiled a statue of Baphomet in a secret ceremony, despite Christian protests.

Trump’s militarization of D.C. is blatant dictatorship

Opinion: Fabricated crises, racist lies, armed troops in the streets, this is dictatorship in action, and it’s only the beginning, writes John Casey.

President Obama on Why He Made Stonewall a Landmark

The president's legacy will include designating the first LGBT monument.

Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate

As one of Harris’s many firsts, she is now the first sitting Vice President of the United States to visit the famed queer space.

Thank These Lawyers for The Freedom to Marry

A new documentary shows how the final fight was won in the decades-long marriage equality battle. Watch part of it here.

This Juneteenth and Pride Month, let's reflect on the intertwined struggles for freedom and equality

A reflection on the vibrant energy of June with Juneteenth and Pride Month, honoring the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. How can we continue to fight for freedom and equality, standing in solidarity with all who seek to live authentically and without fear?

Hundreds of Counter Protests and Vigils Spring Up in Wake of Charlottesville

The events that occurred on Friday were horrific but people are joining together in protest. 

South African LGBTQ Group Says Homophobe Is Cruising Grindr for Sex

Christiaan Otto, under fire for homophobic and transphobic posts on social media, says the alleged Grindr account is a fake.

Jim Obergefell reflects on 9th anniversary of Supreme Court marriage equality ruling

The legendary civil rights activist will attend a White House Pride celebration on the day of the anniversary.

Democrats commemorate LGBTQ+ rights movement with Stonewall Day resolutions (exclusive)

The resolutions recognize the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising, which ignited the push for equal rights for queer folks.

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Actress in Banned Lesbian Love Story 'Rafiki' Honored at Festival

It's the latest honor for the Kenyan film, which remains the subject of court fights in homeland.

Statue of Gay Adult Star Billy Herrington Could Go Up in Odessa

The petition calling for replacing the statue of the Russian Catherine the Great with a statue of the late U.S. adult film performer will now be considered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.