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Finding queer hope in the face of adversity this Mentorship Month

One mentor finds energy and hope in the LGBTQ youth of today.

Memorial Day Lesson: Hate Diminishes the Memory of Our Fallen

Bob Casey fought so that we could have the freedom to be ourselves — including marry who we love, embrace our gender identity, and teach our children acceptance.

Our heroes

Whether it was by saving lives or simply living life to its fullest, gay men and lesbians were among the thousands of Americans who, on September 11, showed humanity's true spirit

40 heroes

We have a winner...and it's Ellen! Thousands of you ranked your top 40 favorites for our first Greatest Gay Heroes list. Controversial? Outrageous? Fascinating? All of the above.

Concrete Hero Participants Say Anyone Can Be a Hero for the Community

This Sunday in Los Angeles will be quite special as Concrete Hero -- The Ultimate Urban Obstacle Challenge -- debuts at L.A. LIVE. But one team member explains why it's especially meaningful for him.

Our heroes

Whether it was by saving lives or simply living life to its fullest, gay men and lesbians were among the thousands of Americans who, on September 11, showed humanity's true spirit

Holding Out for a Hero

Though pigeonholed as cowards, out gay men may have been battle-tested in ways others can't imagine.

Heroes Hall of Fame
Heroes Hall of Fame
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Heroes Hall of Fame

The Greatest LGBT Heroes

On the following pages, read about acts of bravery by LGBT Americans, some of who have shaped the course of history. All came to the aide of another person in imminent danger, including young Allan Fonseca who guided customers to safety during a mall shooting in Oregon. We welcome suggestions for other LGBT people who deserve their own medal of honor; send to newsroom@advocate.com.

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HERO's Heroes: White House, Apple, Bernie Sanders

Even with increasingly high-profile support, some pollsters are warning equality supporters to brace for disappointment. 

The hero inside yourself

Ranting against gay pride excess is so last season. There's plenty to be proud about, starting with the people in your own backyard.

Queer Heroes of America's Territories

Activists and LGBT leaders in the American territories have to work even harder sometimes. Here are just a few leaders leading the good fight.

50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?

People of the Year: The Heroes of Pulse

June 12, 2016, was one of the darkest days in LGBT history, and the repercussions will be long felt in American and global politics, gun violence policy, and religious and racial discrimination.

While the survivors heal their bodies, they will continue to tell their stories, determined to shape the post-Pulse world around them for the better. 

Martin Shkreli Is an American Hero

The pharma CEO, now hit with securities fraud charges, is a potent symbol of corporate greed. Now we need to learn from Shkreli's bad example and reform his industry, writes Kit Williamson.

HERO's Defeat: Anatomy of a Losing Campaign

A woman at the center of the Houston storm reveals why the anti-discrimination ordinance failed.

Holding Out for a Gay Hero

Are we bucking the cinematic miserable-queers trope at last?

Homeless to Hero: Shahera Hyatt

After struggling with housing instability in her adolescence, Shahera Hyatt now serves as one of the lead advisers in California's fight to end youth homelessness.

Homeless to Hero: Twiggy Garcon

Today's he's best known as one of New York's preeminent ballroom gatekeepers and has been featured in magazines around the world. But Twiggy Pucci Garcon didn't always have such security.