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Claybourne Elder photographed by Ron Amato

Photography

The Kilted Age: Claybourne Elder on parenting, queer history, and fashion

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

Petri dish with embryo sample in IVF laboratory

Voices

Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

News

Kelly Clarkson chats with Laverne Cox and LGBTQ+ center CEO: 'It's getting a little scary now'

The musician hosted transgender actor and icon Laverne Cox on Thursday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, alongside Carla Smith, CEO of the LGBT Community Center in New York City.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey speaking on the 2025 governing agenda

Politics

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ‘has a recipe’ for countering MAGA, trans hate, and billionaire bullies

The city’s mayor, who is up for reelection, says it’s important for leaders to "feel the pain" of those being affected by Trump’s agenda, including in the LGBTQ+ community.

Chris Kluwe punter Minnesota Vikings watches from the sidelines in uniform during an NFL game 2012

News

Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Sports

Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL leaders host Pride Flag Football clinic for LGBTQ+ youth in New Orleans

It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Karine Jean Pierre White House press secretary exclusive exit interview photographed by Jen Rosenstein for The Advocate Magazine

Politics

The exit interview: Karine Jean-Pierre on misinformation, the White House, and making queer history

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.

Photography

Boxers NYC Bartenders Calendar: Buff boys bulging for a cause

Do it for the LGBTQ+ youth, which benefit from sales of this sexy calendar.

Arts & Entertainment

Queer celebs advocate for trans equality: 'Administrations are four years. We are forever.'

These queer stars are reminding everyone in the LGBTQ+ community to stay strong and resilient.

Arts & Entertainment

Amid the 'Mayhem,' Lady Gaga calls it 'violence' to silence queer people and their art

Mother Monster confirms she stands up for LGBTQ+ people on stage and off.

Politics

Mark Robinson drops lawsuit over CNN's 'Black Nazi' report

Robinson filed the lawsuit over a report which found his full name, picture, and known email address attached comments supporting reinstating slavery and referring to himself as a "black NAZI!"

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The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

"State-sponsored discrimination, that’s what this is," Democrat Esther Panitch said.

Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

The musician hosted transgender actor and icon Laverne Cox on Thursday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, alongside Carla Smith, CEO of the LGBT Community Center in New York City.

Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality on Thursday.

Therapist Chris Tompkins on building a world safe and affirming for LGBTQ+ youths.

The city’s mayor, who is up for reelection, says it’s important for leaders to "feel the pain" of those being affected by Trump’s agenda, including in the LGBTQ+ community.

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Opinion: Leslie Jordan got us through COVID, and now with Trump’s horror show, Jordan might say, “Every garbage can has a lid,” writes John Casey.

Kelly Goonan writes that asking for pronouns, gender-inclusive language, and specialized training can make a world of difference in healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients.

It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.

Do it for the LGBTQ+ youth, which benefit from sales of this sexy calendar.

In an era where queer acceptance flourishes, the essence of gay bars evolves, igniting questions of belonging and identity.

Sexual orientation incidents rose 24 percent to 148 reported incidents in just one year, according to a new report out of Los Angeles County.

These queer stars are reminding everyone in the LGBTQ+ community to stay strong and resilient.

Mother Monster confirms she stands up for LGBTQ+ people on stage and off.

In the wake of the gruesome murder of Sam Nordquist, with one of the perpetrators identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, your Lovable Trans Auntie unpacks the trans bias within the LGBTQ+ community.

Gender-based violence organizations have begun to self-edit their public-facing media out of fear they will lose federal grants essential to the provision of life-saving services.

Robinson filed the lawsuit over a report which found his full name, picture, and known email address attached comments supporting reinstating slavery and referring to himself as a "black NAZI!"