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The Ali Forney Center finally owns a shelter—and a witchy fundraiser helped

The opening of Casa Cecilia, named for the late trans icon, Cecilia Gentili, marks a new turning point for the nonprofit helping at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, which has been helped by a Halloween fundraiser.

Disney Plus Is Developing 'Hocus Pocus 2'

We smell ... a sequel.

Bette Midler Owns Halloween with a Reboot of 'Hocus Pocus'

The stars came out for a benefit for the New York Restoration Project, hosted by the singer and actress in full Winifred Sanderson regalia.

Bette Midler Teases Sanderson Sisters Reunion in 'Hocus Pocus' Special

The virtual event benefits the New York Restoration Project.

WATCH: Antigay Navy Chaplain and Westboro Disagree Over How to Hate Gays

Antigay former Navy chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt faced off with the Westboro Baptist Church's Jonathan Phelps on Wednesday's episode of The David Pakman Show.

Kathy Najimy Finally Gets Her Due

After doing the right thing for over 30 years, the activist and actress is honored by the Gay Men's Health Crisis.

Matthew Broderick

Some 25 years after his breakthrough role as a gay teen in Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy, Sarah Jessica Parker's husband dishes on past flops and the gay icons in his life.

Star Signs Over the White House

Nationally syndicated astrologer Holiday Mathis gives The Advocate the celestial goods on the big three presidential candidates.

Gloria Estefan's Gay Labor of Love

The pop icon and her husband made a movie about a conservative straight man who gets a heart transplant from a drag queen.

19 Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

Witchcraft, black cats, and zombies, oh my!

How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

Op-ed: How Can Extreme Homophobes Still Win Elections?

Someone who was kicked out of the Navy for his extremist religious view can still win a Republican primary in some places.

Kenny Ortega, Cheyenne Jackson on Julie and the Phantoms' Gay Romance

The cast chats about highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and people of color, while Ortega shares how he came out in The Advocate nearly 50 years ago. 

13 Queer-Friendly Classics for Halloween

Get your creep on with these films that have special resonance for LGBT viewers. 

Last Words With RuPaul's Drag Race's BenDeLaCreme

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's BenDeLaCreme after he sashayed away.

Sister Act

Funny lady and gay rights advocate Kathy Najimy dusts off high school memories of singing Burt Bacharach and Hal David tunes with best gay Steve in her new musical tribute.

The Exact Moment NFL Player Ryan O'Callaghan Came Out

The former Patriots and Chiefs offensive tackle lays it all out in his powerful new memoir, My Life on the Line, co-written with Outsports editor Cyd Zeigler. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Frighteningly Fun Flix: Our Favorite Halloween Films

The Advocate staff picks our favorite scream-worthy films to screen during the most spooktacular time of the year.

Love Letters to Madonna From the LGBTQ Community

Queer fans celebrate the Queen of Pop on her birthday.