Playing for both teams: 6 LGBTQ+ spies from history
From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.
October 13, 2025
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Ireland's 'Silent No' Voters Could Threaten Marriage Equality
New fears about potential defeat for Ireland's marriage equality ballot question are starting to emerge after months of strong polling in support of the freedom to marry.
May 12, 2015
Marriage Equality Is Now the Law in Ireland
Celebrations begin in the Republic of Ireland, although the first weddings must wait at least one more day.
November 16, 2015
Women Who Paved the Way: Celebrity Journalist Nancy Spain
To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we feature celebrity journalist Nancy Spain.
March 18, 2017
WATCH: Ireland's Gay Bull, Benjy, Finds Sanctuary
A cocreator of The Simpsons paid thousands to buy and transport to a U.K. sanctuary an Irish bull that was headed to the slaughterhouse because the animal would not mate with female cows.
December 14, 2014
Killer Gets Double Life Sentence for Gay App Stabbings, Decapitation
One of his victims was stabbed 43 times, then beheaded.
November 5, 2023
Famous and Powerful Express Joy for Irish Marriage Vote
People around the globe are applauding the arrival of marriage equality in Ireland after today's historic, landslide victory.
May 23, 2015
Screw It, Gaga: Get Political AF at the Super Bowl
Sports and active resistance have a long, storied relationship.
February 3, 2017
14 LGBT Heroes Who Saved the Day
Since the beginning of time, LGBT people have changed the world through feats of valor -- though many did not receive the appreciation they deserved.
October 25, 2016
Ad Portrays Irish Pols as Gay
There's a donnybrook in Ireland over a campaign ad that paints leaders of the opposition as a gay couple, as if there could be anything worse.
January 4, 2016
Irish Could Vote on Marriage Equality Next Year
Marriage equality might be coming to Ireland, according to the nation's deputy prime minister.
June 24, 2013
Prime Timers: A New Age for Activism
From authors and actors to artists and activists, these 25 LGBT prime timers are still on the front lines in the battle for equality and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
August 27, 2013
Could Ireland Have Marriage Equality Next Year?
Ireland has come a long way toward LGBT equality, and could embrace marriage equality early next year, according to a new poll by the Sunday Times.
August 24, 2014
