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Nymphia Wind hopes to represent Asian excellence after winning 'Drag Race'

After making herstory, this crowned queen is ready to take on the world.

Terrorist threat stops Nashville disc golf tournament with transgender player

Somebody threatened violence against Natalie Ryan over her participation in the 2024 Music City Open.

Queens from 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live' aren't backing down from any scary bans or threats

The stars of the hit Las Vegas show are taking fans backstage and speaking up when it matters most.

Gay Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general

He will now take on a Republican 2020 election denier in the November election. If he wins, he'll become Pennsylvania's first out statewide elected official.

NYPD officers involved in fatal shooting of gay Black man Kawaski Trawick won't be disciplined

Five years after the Black gay man was fatally shot in his Bronx apartment, the NYPD’s decision not to discipline the involved officers has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability.

Pattie Gonia takes drag and fierceness to Capitol Hill to voice environmental concerns

The performer and environmental activist led a rally and march in Washington, D.C., and met with key lawmakers to push for enhanced protections for mature and old-growth forests.

Russian poetry contest bans entries from transgender poets

Organizers said the contest is open to all except those who have “cheated” or “changed” their gender.

John Fetterman challenges Pa. school board’s cancellation of talk by gay actor

The Democratic U.S. senator criticized the Cumberland Valley School District for nixing Maulik Pancholy’s anti-bullying presentation, urging a reversal on what he deems a wrongful cancellation.

New study finds inadequate response to mpox outbreak

A similarly negative GAO report spurred out U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres to introduce legislation overhauling the federal response to future outbreaks.

Ben Platt's 'Cherry on Top' with Noah Galvin celebrates gay love and L.A.

Tony winner Ben Platt's home-movie style video for 'Cherry on Top' tells a story of joyous queer love as he and his fiancé, Noah Galvin, spend a day kissing, embracing, and romping around Los Angeles landmarks.

There have already been 4,000 instances of book banning in America this school year: report

PEN America’s latest findings shed light on the targeted censorship of content related to race, sexuality, and violence, sparking advocacy and resistance across the nation.

A Republican mom and her transgender son open up about unconditional love and acceptance

Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen and his mother, former GOP lawmaker Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, are out to show, through their experience and optimism, how every trans child's life matters.

Mary & George's Julianne Moore on Mary's sexual fluidity and queer relationship

Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine chat with Advocate Channel about their royally queer characters in STARZ's Mary & George.

Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth

The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."

Colton Underwood is hoping to create a gay reality TV dating show

Plus, the star is sharing an inspiring message to the LGBTQ+ community heading into this year's election.

Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris want queer people to know what's at stake this election and to get involved.

Best tips to see today’s eclipse, according to this famed gay astrophotographer

While Jon Carmichael will be cruising at 55,000 feet in David Copperfield’s private jet to capture the eclipse, he shared tips for those catching it from the ground.

Vatican condemns gender-affirming surgery as threatening ‘unique dignity’ of a person

The document, which also goes after abortion and surrogacy, was approved by Pope Francis, who has had a mixed record on LGBTQ+ rights support.

17 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in April 2024 & where to watch them

Mary & George, Chucky; We’re Here, Challengers, and more make for thrilling, queer viewing this month.

Housekeeping for Beginners' queer chosen family has rocky start in exclusive clip ​

Gay director Goran Stolevski's moving dramedy Housekeeping for Beginners depicts a breadth of love among queer chosen family. We have an exclusive clip.