Scroll To Top

lesbian

Lesbian educator in California says trustee called her a ‘witch’ in an ‘LGBTQ coven’

Rose Tagnesi claims she was sexually harassed and demoted in retaliation for her opposition to the conservative San Diego County school board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda.”

Sasheer Zamata comes out as a lesbian

“No one asks straight people about their journey of discovery,” she said, “but I guess it felt like if I didn’t say anything, I’d be ignoring a part of me, and that doesn’t feel good.”

Melissa Etheridge's Chappell Roan mash-up is the lesbian anthem we didn't know we needed

Rock legend Melissa Etheridge mashed up one of her classic songs with Chappell Roan's hit "Red Wine Supernova" in a magical coalescence of lesbian icons' music.

JD Vance once trashed a lesbian teachers' union president as a childless indoctrinator brainwashing kids

“If she wants to brainwash and destroy the minds of children, she should have some of her own and leave ours the hell alone,” Vance said of Randi Weingarten, who is a stepmother.

Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music

“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."

California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

Before Ellen DeGeneres, this lesbian comedian made history as the first to come out on TV

In 1994, Lois Bromfield bravely came out on national television, facing backlash but paving the way for LGBTQ+ visibility.

American Airlines banned a lesbian for having sex with a man on a plane. She's confused, too (exclusive)

TikToker Erin Wright tells The Advocate about her bizarre and frustrating experience being wrongly put on American Airlines' no-fly list.

Queer Democrat Emily Randall ‘excited’ about Washington congressional primary victory

Randall discussed her recent primary election victory in an interview with The Advocate.

15 of the gayest Summer Olympic sports

All sports are homoerotic, honestly, but these 15 Olympic contests take the gold.

Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win

She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.

Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary

Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.

18% of LGBTQ+ adults have never come out — Here's why

Most LGBTQ+ adults come out to their friends and family by age 22, but a significant portion said they have never come out to anyone.

Lesbian reveals the reality of being LGBTQ+ in Cameroon after president's daughter comes out

After the coming out of Brenda Biya, the president of Cameroon's daughter, one lesbian in the country opens up about being “afraid for my life every day."

Robin Roberts feared coming out, almost refused marriage equality interview with Obama

The Good Morning America anchor opened up about this and more in an interview on The Jamie Kern Lima Show.

The Trevor Project, the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention org, announces Jaymes Black as its new CEO

Black previously led the nonprofit group Family Equality.

40+ queer-affirming pics of Toronto's Pride Parade and Trans and Dyke Marches

Toronto's queer community came together for several days last week with a massive street festival and celebrations of identity.

Meet George Washington University’s pioneering lesbian president Ellen Granberg

She’s going into her second year as the leader and public face of the prestigious private institution in the heart of Washington, D.C.