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LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

Trans Woman Sues 'Christian' Company Over Denial of Coverage for Transition Care

Turbocam's insurance plans exclude any coverage for this care, so Lillian Bernier is suing.

21+ pics of big beefy body babes

These swole gym rats show there is truly nothing better than a woman with muscles.

Lesbian Says Attackers Carved Slurs Into Her Body

A woman in Lincoln, Neb., said three men broke into her home early Sunday morning, carved antigay slurs into her body, and then tried to burn down her house.

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The 10 best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024

This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.

Getting to the Bottom of Anal Fissures

How dilation, Botox, and lasers can heal phantom fissures.

Family Demands Answers After Gay 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed by Police

Donnell Rochester's family held a protest over his death on Saturday.

Woman Knocked Unconscious in Anti-Trans Attack in Charleston

The assailant reportedly used anti-trans slurs before striking the woman and her sister.

Diva in Training

Leona Lewis has the pipes -- but not the bravado -- to play in Mariah's league.

Atlanta's Out on Film LGBTQ+ Festival Offers Bold Queer Cinema

Out on Film offers a digital experience everyone can enjoy no matter where they're located. 

HRC Yanks Back Kirk Endorsement After Racist Jab Against Duckworth

The Human Rights Campaign initially kept their endorsement for Mark Kirk after the Illinois senator insulted his opponent's heritage. That changed this weekend.

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WATCH: Hospitalized Mo. Man's Husband, Brother Speak Out

Robert Gorley says hospital staff at Research Medical Center refused to recognize his power of attorney to make medical decisions for his husband, and had him arrested when he refused to leave his husband's room. His partner's brother, Lee Mansell, says he isn't homophobic, but challenged Gorley's authority because he wants what's best for his brother.

Alabama Senate Candidate Slams 'Homosexual Activities' on TV

John Merrill, who is giving Roy Moore a run for his money in the homophobia department, says TV has contributed to cultural decay.

You Can Now Buy Rainbow Swastika T-Shirts, But Please — Don’t

A T-shirt company has released pro-LGBT swastika designs, much to the alarm of Jewish groups.

The Internalized Misogyny of Sarah Sanders

The White House press secretary told Nancy Pelosi she should "smile" more. It's just one more in a long line of sexist defenses she's delivered for her boss. 

The 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Meet the celebs and honorees walking the Out100 2024 red carpet

The Out100 honors those making a difference in our community and beyond.