LGBTQ+ Population in the U.S. Grows by Over 2 Million
And the community is only getting bigger.
December 23, 2023
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The Women Who Altered Queer Politics Forever (Video)
A new documentary gives these landmark ladies their due.
July 11, 2016
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.
January 7, 2025
Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South
Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.
June 11, 2025
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.
May 16, 2024
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.
October 11, 2006
One in Five LGBTQ+ Youth Finds Importance in Religion: Report
The Trevor Project's survey included responses from almost 34,000 queer youth.
December 21, 2022
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.
July 22, 2016
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.
July 24, 2019
Queer adults aren't just obsessed with astrology — they believe in it.
Research reveals that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to consult the stars for answers.
August 28, 2025
Over 200 arrested at NYC gay cruising site
The Amtrak Police Department's targeting of a Penn Station cruising site has prompted outcry from the New York region's out elected leaders.
October 1, 2025
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.
October 2, 2024
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.
June 17, 2016
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.
June 21, 2024
New Netflix show has a gay president and first gentleman — and its actors are 'profoundly proud'
The Residence features President Perry Morgan (Paul Fitzgerald) and his husband, First Gentleman Elliot Morgan (Barrett Foa).
March 26, 2025
Candidates in 85% of world elections ran on anti-LGBTQ+ talking points in 2024: study
In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.
September 11, 2025
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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November 6, 2019
Millions of These LGBTQ+ Americans Could Be Missing in Population Estimates
The professional counting of queer people misses a huge segment of our community.
March 24, 2023
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.
June 29, 2018
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.
July 1, 2021
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.
August 21, 2024