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Virginia farm owned by the 'Gardening Gays' was vandalized with medical waste and human feces

“It does not appear to be an accident,” Kevin Graham told The Advocate. “You look up and down the roadway, and everywhere else is completely clear. The trash is only at our entrance.”

The lesbian tool

Two women left behind a garden cultivator as part of an estate sale, and a quiet testament to queer endurance. Decades later, Scott Terry reflects, their legacy still digs deep.

'Frat House' Tells the Story of a Town's Last Gay Bar

There is one gay bar remaining in Garden Grove, Calif., where there were once 15. A new short film showcases what the bar means to the community.

Ex-cop accused of killing gay TV presenter and his boyfriend faces new charges

Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February.

Police find bodies of murdered reporter Jesse Baird and his boyfriend

The couple had been missing for over a week, and Baird’s cop ex-boyfriend is the prime suspect.

Portland Sees Green

Business travelers fall for the City of Roses' quirky charms.

Op-ed: How Community Support Saved This LGBT Family Farm

The founder of Hip Chick Farms shares an inspiring story of how her family business succeeded against the odds.

What would Nathan do

The mysterious death of rural gay activist Nathan Christoffersen has had an unexpected effect: bridging the gap between gay and antigay. Could Nathan's life and death offer gay activists a path to reaching religious fundamentalists? Part 2 of a special Advocate investigation

Faith of his father

After rural gay activist Nathan Christoffersen's sudden death, a fundamentalist funeral erased his sexuality. But his passing is having an unexpected effect: bridging the gap between gay and antigay--beginning with Nathan's own father. Part 1 of a two-part special report on religion and homophobia

In baseball fields, gardens, birthday parties, and more, the increasing barbarism of masked ICE agents

Opinion: ICE expands into an authoritarian arm of the state, akin to Germany's Gestapo, going unchecked and unaccountable. and shattering lives , writes John Casey.

Chasing the Duclod Man

When Iowa college students began receiving anonymous letters referring to them as "duclods" and darkly alluding to their bisexuality, one recipient became obsessed with finding the sender's identity.

Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow

Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.

Welcome to Hollywood—now go home

Fighting! Crying! Also some singing. But mostly fighting and crying in week 5 of Dave White's American Idol recap.

Redefining LGBTQ+ luxury at sea: Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady experience

Experience the luxury and sustainability of Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady cruise from Athens to Barcelona.

From Picton to Toronto: a queer journey through Ontario

Ontario’s queer-friendly Prince Edward County and Toronto Pride have this lesbian writer considering a move north of the border.

Five Days in Maui

A few days on Hawaii could recharge anyone, but at one particular oasis, the focus on inner peace made for a perfect escape.

Hot Sheet for July 19, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: From bears to Smurfs to Bette Davis.