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Rochelle Shelley Washington Service Director for The Normal Anomaly Initiative

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Faith as a beacon of Black resistance and LGBTQ+ liberation

From the church pews to the streets of protest, faith has been our sanctuary and source of strength.

cheerful young diverse LGBTQIA friends celebrating queer pride rainbow flags

News

More adults than ever — including 23% of Gen-Z — identify as LGBTQ+

About 9.3 percent of U.S. adults in 2024 said that they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or something other than heterosexual in a new report from Gallup.

Take a long, hard look at the Real Nasty Pigs of New York

Take a sneak peek as these iconic New Yorkers get downright nasty to help Nasty Pig celebrate 30 years of queer sexual positivity.

Comedy

Meet Tom Hearn, the risqué comedian with a thirst for daddies

"I'm into daddies, especially if they know how to pay the bill," the viral star tells Pride's Ricky Cornish.

Hollywood's boldest prosthetic moments: 10 actors who bared it all (sort of)

Hot stars with fake poles

At least they fulfilled some of our fantasies.

OUT MAGAZINE photo gallery San Francisco Folsom Festival 2024 Kink Leather Bondage SM public play Chantis Parks photographer

Photography

40+ mouthwatering pics from Folsom Street Fair 2024

Plus, Out interviews photographer Chantis Parks about his work and personal connection to this legendary event.

Voices

Reclaiming lesbian: Why the label ISN'T problematic & the TERFs can't have it

Two proud lesbians take on the most complicated debates around the L word and explain why they will never give it up.

Nex Benedict candlelight vigil organized rural oklahoma pride

News

Nex Benedict honored by friends at vigil: 'He made everything easier'

Nex Benedict's friends and partner honored him during a vigil Sunday, while also confirming how the transgender teen identified.

Ary Zara; An Avocado Pit scene; Gaya Medeiros

film

Elliot Page-produced short film 'An Avocado Pit' has made Oscars history: 'We dare to dream'

Director Ary Zara and actor Gaya Medeiros tell The Advocate why it was important to highlight trans joy in the Academy Award shortlisted film, An Avocado Pit.

identity

We’re the biggest queer group you never see—it’s time we changed that

Opinion: As the Trump administration rolls back protections for LGBTQ+ Americans, bisexuals are needed in the queer community now more than ever.

Jane Hilton's 'Cowboys & Queens' captures the modern American dream

Organized by The Little Black Gallery London, Jane Hilton's Cowboys & Queens opens March 27 at the Freyboy Art Salon in Las Vegas.

Ask Auntie: To pass or not to pass? The trans tightrope we walk

Grab a martini, darling. Let’s talk about it.

Faith as a beacon of Black resistance and LGBTQ+ liberation

From the church pews to the streets of protest, faith has been our sanctuary and source of strength.

More adults than ever — including 23% of Gen-Z — identify as LGBTQ+

About 9.3 percent of U.S. adults in 2024 said that they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or something other than heterosexual in a new report from Gallup.

Meet Tom Hearn, the risqué comedian with a thirst for daddies

"I'm into daddies, especially if they know how to pay the bill," the viral star tells Pride's Ricky Cornish.

Hot stars with fake poles

At least they fulfilled some of our fantasies.

40+ mouthwatering pics from Folsom Street Fair 2024

Plus, Out interviews photographer Chantis Parks about his work and personal connection to this legendary event.

Don't bypass the 'B': How Bi+ inclusion could be your business secret weapon

The future is a rainbow, but are we truly embracing all colors?

Praying the gay away didn't work, but loving myself did

Have you ever felt pressured to change who you are to fit in? How one writer struggled with their identity as a gay Christian, finding acceptance and healing through music.

Hiking my way out of labels on a trail to the true me

What happens when we shed the limiting expectations that confine us?

Reclaiming lesbian: Why the label ISN'T problematic & the TERFs can't have it

Two proud lesbians take on the most complicated debates around the L word and explain why they will never give it up.

More Americans identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before, according to new Gallup poll

The increase is being driven by younger generations, according to the new poll.

The fight to decolonize queer identity

Explore the profound impact of colonial legacies on LGBTQ+ identities, revealing the urgent need for decolonization and reclamation of languages that reaffirm our identities across cultures.

How GLAAD is nurturing Black queer music

GLAAD's Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative brings together Black queer artists to provide a nurturing and supportive space for creative talent.

Nex Benedict honored by friends at vigil: 'He made everything easier'

Nex Benedict's friends and partner honored him during a vigil Sunday, while also confirming how the transgender teen identified.

Elliot Page-produced short film 'An Avocado Pit' has made Oscars history: 'We dare to dream'

Director Ary Zara and actor Gaya Medeiros tell The Advocate why it was important to highlight trans joy in the Academy Award shortlisted film, An Avocado Pit.

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Opinion: As the Trump administration rolls back protections for LGBTQ+ Americans, bisexuals are needed in the queer community now more than ever.

Organized by The Little Black Gallery London, Jane Hilton's Cowboys & Queens opens March 27 at the Freyboy Art Salon in Las Vegas.

Grab a martini, darling. Let’s talk about it.

From the church pews to the streets of protest, faith has been our sanctuary and source of strength.

About 9.3 percent of U.S. adults in 2024 said that they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or something other than heterosexual in a new report from Gallup.

Take a sneak peek as these iconic New Yorkers get downright nasty to help Nasty Pig celebrate 30 years of queer sexual positivity.

"I'm into daddies, especially if they know how to pay the bill," the viral star tells Pride's Ricky Cornish.

Joris Lechêne, a fierce activist and educator, navigates the complexities of identity and social justice with unwavering clarity.

At least they fulfilled some of our fantasies.

Plus, Out interviews photographer Chantis Parks about his work and personal connection to this legendary event.

The future is a rainbow, but are we truly embracing all colors?

Have you ever felt pressured to change who you are to fit in? How one writer struggled with their identity as a gay Christian, finding acceptance and healing through music.

What happens when we shed the limiting expectations that confine us?

Two proud lesbians take on the most complicated debates around the L word and explain why they will never give it up.

The increase is being driven by younger generations, according to the new poll.

Explore the profound impact of colonial legacies on LGBTQ+ identities, revealing the urgent need for decolonization and reclamation of languages that reaffirm our identities across cultures.

GLAAD's Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative brings together Black queer artists to provide a nurturing and supportive space for creative talent.

Nex Benedict's friends and partner honored him during a vigil Sunday, while also confirming how the transgender teen identified.

Director Ary Zara and actor Gaya Medeiros tell The Advocate why it was important to highlight trans joy in the Academy Award shortlisted film, An Avocado Pit.