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LGBTQ+ Population in the U.S. Grows by Over 2 Million

And the community is only getting bigger.

The Women Who Altered Queer Politics Forever (Video)

A new documentary gives these landmark ladies their due.

New Orleans activists fundraise to replace stolen plaque remembering an arson that killed 32 queer people

New Orleans activists have launched a fundraising campaign to replace the marker honoring those killed in the Upstairs Lounge fire. The group’s aim is to make sure the memory of what happened in 1973 isn’t forgotten.

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Foley's follies and the Republicans' quest for power

The Mark Foley sex scandal is less about his illness and more about the Republicans' sickness for power, because the scandal exposes a GOP political machine exploiting queers and children to maintain dominance by any means necessary.

One in Five LGBTQ+ Youth Finds Importance in Religion: Report

The Trevor Project's survey included responses from almost 34,000 queer youth.

Queer BLM Founders: Trump Among 'Worst Fascists in History'

"The terrorist on our televisions tonight was Donald Trump," said one of the queer women who cofounded Black Lives Matter after watching the Republican presidential nominee's acceptance speech. 

How Queer Teachers Can Create a Safe, Brave Space for Students

Teachers can empower queer students, especially those of color, by using authenticity, empathy, and the right words, Miguel Fonseca writes.

LGBTQ Youth: 'Don't Abandon Us in North Carolina'

LGBT people in North Carolina — especially the young — continue to suffer as progressive Americans turn their back on the Tar Heel State.

Denver's only lesbian bar is closing: 'The world has shifted and so have we'

Blush & Blu will have its last night of business on Saturday, owner Jody Bouffard recently announced.

Women's autonomy is fundamental in the fight for queer justice

The latest attack on reproductive rights isn't just a U.S. issue. Learn about these rulings' global impact and the fight for fertility treatment access and parental rights with Human Rights Watch's Erin Kilbride.

AIDS Panic Should Not Be a Defining Queer Experience

A recent New York Times op-ed oddly longed for the good old days when terror loomed over every sexual decision.

American LGBTQ+ Museum Moves Towards Reality

The New-York Historical Society announced work would start on the museum, dedicated to the U.S. queer experience, next year.

Millions of These LGBTQ+ Americans Could Be Missing in Population Estimates

The professional counting of queer people misses a huge segment of our community.

Why We Are Still Failing LGBTQ Students

Stopping bullying is not enough, says education activist Sabia Prescott.

Queer Commencement

Author and performance artist Tim Miller spends a lot of his time touring universities teaching students about performance art. In this essay he imagines the graduation speech he might one day give at the fictitious Queer U.

At Least 100 LGBTQ Candidates Win Elections as Rainbow Wave Continues

Candidates for mayoral office, state legislative seats, and even one spot on the court bench won elections Tuesday night. Pictured, from left: Eddie Sundquist, Eliz Markowitz, and Danica Roem.

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Maia Kobabe Wrote 2022's Most Attacked LGBTQ+ Book

This unassuming author -- and one of The Advocate's People of the Year -- found themselves targeted by a resurgent rightwing.

Beyoncé Kicks Off Renaissance World Tour With One of Her Queerest Shows Yet

The Beyhive is abuzz following the tour's opening night in Sweden.

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to higher rates of suicidal ideation in queer students: report

Attending schools with anti-LGBTQ+ policies is associated with "poorer mental health and higher suicide risk" among LGBTQ+ youth.

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.