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Sapphic soccer moms: Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr to welcome first child

No word yet on which minivan these ultimate soccer moms will drive to games and PTA meetings.

Megan Rapinoe Takes a Knee to Support Colin Kaepernick

The lesbian soccer pro and Olympian says the "overtly racist" backlash to the NFL star's national anthem protest "disgusted" her. 

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The 10 Gayest Accomplishments of President Joe Biden

Biden, now officially running for a second term, is the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in U.S. history.

Here are President Joe Biden's 15 queerest accomplishments

Biden leaves office as the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in history.

Megan Rapinoe: Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year

Another crowning achievement for the adored out athlete.

LGBT Figures Tim Cook, Laverne Cox Among 2015 Time 100 Honorees

Some LGBT icons and past Advocate cover stars were honored in Time's 100 Most Influential People list.

Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People

"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.

New Ad: 'Governors Signing Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Should Be Ashamed'

It comes as more harmful bills are signed into law -- a discriminatory "religious refusals" bill in Arkansas and an anti-transgender sports bill in Tennessee.

Michelle Obama: We Must Do Everything Possible to Elect Joe Biden

The former first lady's speech capped the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

Megan Rapinoe: Teams Can’t Win Without Gays

"For me, to be gay and fabulous during Pride month at the World Cup is nice," the soccer star also told reporters.

5 lesbian power couples who play for the same sports team

These couples are winning at love and in sports!

Chinese Volleyball Star Comes Out as Country Steps Up LGBTQ+ Censoring

Sun Wenjing, posting about her relationship with her girlfriend, has become one of the few out athletes in China.

Megan Rapinoe Makes History as First Lesbian in SI Swimsuit Issue

The World Cup winner and Olympian said she wanted to break down stereotypes about gay women in sports. 

Lesbian soccer legend Christen Press makes surprising career announcement

Christen Press is hanging up her cleats for good.

Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement, Says This Is Her Last World Cup

Rapinoe said the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be her final one.

Megan Rapinoe and Martina Navratilova Spar Over Trans Women in Sports

The tennis icon had a one-word response to the soccer star’s thoughts on trans inclusion in sports.

Sports Icons Anita Asante and Beth Fisher Announce Pregnancy

The two women, now retired from athletics, were married in January.

Out Soccer Player Josh Cavallo 'Scared' of a World Cup Hosted in Qatar

Homosexuality is banned in the country, where legal penalties technically include execution.