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Rebel song: A history of gay men's choruses

Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community.

'Eat a fruit for Anita:' 10 historic Anita Bryant protest photos

Here are some historic photos of the activists who fought Anita Bryant's anti-queer crusade every step of the way.

Writer Harper Steele and actor Will Ferrell on the red carpet doing press for their documentary 'Will & Harper.'

Will Ferrell advocates for trans community in new interview

“Why does transphobia exist?” asks the SNL alum and Old School actor featured in the new doc Will & Harper.

Discover the origins and meanings of these 36 Pride flags

Confused? Our comprehensive Pride flag list will help you understand the importance of queer flagging.

Google Doodle Honors Barbara May Cameron, Lesbian Native American Activist

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

Pride Flag Gets Redesign to Include Intersex Folks

The Pride flag's original designer advocated for its evolution over the years. The last few years have seen several changes. 

Rainbow Flag Creator and Activist Gilbert Baker Has Died at 65

The man who created the most visible symbol of LGBT pride was a lifelong activist who continued to evolve the rainbow flag until his death. 

Hall of Fame Part One

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

The History, and Controversy, Behind the Rainbow Pride Flag

On the flag's 40th anniversary, there's contention over who deserves credit for coming up with the concept.

PHOTOS: Remembering The Birth of Pride

The ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives helps celebrate Pride month by remembering our past. Here's a guided tour through our history courtesy of ONE.

The Best LGBTQ Memoirs of 2019

The lives and stories of these trailblazers will forever be cemented. 

These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+

Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.

WATCH: Veterans Day Video Spotlights DOMA Harms

"Same Skin" shows how federal law treats gay and straight service members differently, although they make the same sacrifice for the country.

'No Gays Allowed' Proprietor Celebrates Supreme Court Decision for Baker

Jeff Amyx, who says "Christianity is under attack," has had a "No Gays Allowed" sign on the front door of his hardware store since marriage equality was enacted in 2015.

LGBTQ+ People, We Will Have Our Freedom

This July 4th, it's important to remember, that while some try to impugn our liberties, they will fail, because in the end, we always win.

Making the necessary trouble on campus

In the first of The Advocate's series of dispatches from the Equality Ride to antigay colleges, the young co-organizer connects his activism to the civil rights leaders who inspired him--and describes what happened when the riders showed up on Jerry Falwell's doorstep

Your Gay Agenda

Six Philly events to keep you coming back for more.

Bayard Rustin Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dr. Martin Luther King's key advisor receives highest civilian honor 25 years after his death.