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Republican anti-LGBTQ+ legislation bad for mental health and quality of life: survey

New research from Data for Progress highlights the negative effects of these bills and the desire for supportive environments.

Here are the 15 gayest travel destinations in the world: report

A new ranking revealed some favorite queer travel destinations for 2024.

Trans woman assailed during Kanye West's Rolling Loud set beats back 'bullies' (exclusive)

Blu Linares recently told The Advocate about her reaction to the viral video of her assault, and the moments leading up to it.

RuPaul shades 'masculine white gay men' who project 'internalized homophobia'

The legendary drag queen recently told Out magazine about his experiences with "self-loathing" gay men.

Police arrest Russian nightclub employees over drag show

Performers were stripped half-naked and forced to lie on the ground with patrons during the raid, which was caught on video.

Homophobia can 'increase cancer risk' in LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.

Pedro Pascal encouraged intolerant Gina Carano to say 'trans rights' before she was fired

Pedro Pascal encouraged his colleague to show support for transgender people after she made several insensitive social media posts.

After a mob of hundreds attacked a transgender couple, thousands marched to support them

A crowd of over 200 harassed and threw bottles at a nonbinary couple in Greece’s second-largest city Saturday night, sparking outrage from local artists and activists.

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law becomes cochair of the Republican National Committee

Lara Trump has often touted her father-in-law as a supporter of LGBTQ+ equality — which he's not.

Kevin Hart reflects on his 'come-to-Jesus moment' after backlash to homophobic jokes

The 44-year-old comedian stepped down from hosting the Oscars in 2018 after anti-LGBTQ+ Twitter posts of his resurfaced.

13 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said

The man representing the North Carolina Republican party is a Holocaust denier who has often compared homosexuality to pedophilia.

Nigerian director on his queer film and the lynching of a gay friend

"I was so touched about what happened to my friend and it made me become aware," says Babatunde Apalowo.

Ukrainian veterans protest after church withdrawals gay soldier's medal

“We thank the soldier for his military merits, but we do not share his sinful preferences and LGBT agitation,” the Orthodox Church said in canceling the medal to Viktor Pylypenko.

This gay dad is standing up to conservatives after one host called him a 'pervert homo' (exclusive)

José Rolón, known as @nycgaydad on social media, is speaking out after a "D-list Tucker Carlson" accused him of sexcrimes without evidence.

Black LGBTQ+ candidates still face bigotry  — here's how they're fighting it

A new Victory Institute report details the racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other obstacles Black LGBTQ+ people encounter in politics.

Justice Samuel Alito wishes homophobia was acceptable

The conservative Supreme Court justice thought jurors who were dismissed for their antigay religious beliefs were treated unfairly.

What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity

Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.

Polish state TV host: Our anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric was shameful

With Poland under a new, more liberal government, TV host Wojciech Szeląg is apologizing for years of spreading homophobia.

Florida sugar scion allegedly beat woman because the two were seated next to a gay couple

And it’s not the first time Alexander Nicholas Fanjul has been arrested after ruining dinner and throwing punches, according to media reports.

Speaker Mike Johnson's long history with anti-LGBTQ+ Family Research Council extremist exposed (exclusive)

They've been partners in homophobia for decades, and Johnson recently appeared at a hate-filled "prayer" event cofounded by Perkins, according to a new report.