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Istanbul celebrates Pride despite ban and arrests

Organizers said they “changed continents” in response to the government crackdown.

Human Rights Groups Ask Turkey to Drop Charges Against LGBTQ Activists

19 people were arrested during a police raid on a Pride march in Ankara.

When the beacon goes dark: How U.S. regression on social stances fuels global repression

Opinion: As the tides of global LGBTQ+ rights shift, the U.S. finds itself at a crossroads, raising critical questions about its moral leadership and the ramifications of its domestic choices on international equality movements.

The Situation for LGBT Asylum Seekers Just Got Even More Dire

Even though courts initially froze Trump's "Muslim bans," his executive orders still slowed the U.S. resettlement of LGBT people fleeing violence. Now that the Supreme Court has partially reinstated the bans, things are getting really scary.

Turkish Officials Cancel Istanbul Pride Out of Fear for the Safety of Participants

Anti-LGBT groups have intimidated the government into canceling the event three years in a row. 

A Ban and Rubber Bullets Didn't Stop Istanbul Pride

Around 1,000 people marched in the LGBT parade, which had been banned by authorities and faced a heavy police presence.

Almost 400 People Released After Arrests at Istanbul Pride March

Hundreds showed up to the march on Sunday even though it had been banned. 

Turkish film festival canceled after Daniel Craig's new film 'Queer' got banned in the country

The film distributor is taking a stand against "the restriction of art and freedom of expression."

Top 10 Up-and-coming Destinations for 2008

Beat the hordes and discover the most exhilarating, up-and-coming cities on 2008's travel map before everyone checks them out and checks them off.

Gay Syrian Refugee Murdered in Turkey

Muhammad Wisam Sankari was beheaded and mutilated in Turkey, which has admitted many Syrian refugees but failed to protect the rights of LGBT ones.

Stuart Milk Makes the Obama Case to North Carolina

The nephew of the slain gay rights pioneer says Charlotte is critical to reelection for President Obama.

Bear Essentials

Advocate contributor Lawrence Ferber reports back on all there was to see and hear at this year's Berlin Film Festival -- including everyone who took home the top prizes at the 22nd Annual Teddy Awards, honoring queer work in the festival.

Turkey's Government Is Using Antigay Hate to Retain Power

Like other strongmen, President Erdogan happily scapegoats marginalized people.

Upcoming gay and lesbian cruises through March 2008

The big-ship cruise companies continue to span the globe from the wondrous Galapagos Islands to the best of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean with unique, one-of-a-kind high-seas adventures for gay men and lesbians. Sail on with this comprehensive guide from The Out Traveler.

Pride Merchandise Made in Anti-LGBT Countries Sparks Outrage

Clothing retailer Primark is under fire for manufacturing its Pride line in countries that criminalize being gay. 

Op-ed: When Three’s a Crowd

Sometimes polyamory is fine in theory -- until it gets a little too real.

PHOTOS: Pride Pops Up All Over Europe

In Turkey, Greece, Portugal, and Paris, we carry the message and have the world's biggest party.

9 Unexpected Places Where Pride Flags Flew in June

From small town America to Moscow, the LGBT pride flag made appearances in some awesome and unexpected places.

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PHOTOS: Turkey's First Transgender Beauty Contest

In a country that has had at least 70 murders of transgender people since 2002, participation in a beauty contest is an act of defiance and courage.