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Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.

Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC

“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.

LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

​Kathy Kozachenko, First Out Elected Official in U.S., to be Honored in Michigan

The statue’s dedication it timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her historic election.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Hangs Sign Trolling Pol With Trans Child

The Republican affixed an anti-transgender poster on her office door reading, "There are TWO genders: Male & Female. Trust The Science!"

Belinda Carlisle of Go-Go's Cohosts Charity Event With Trixie Mattel

The Christmas party's proceeds will go toward Carlisle's nonprofit organization, Animal People Alliance.

New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history

The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.

Parkland Conspiracies Named 'Lie of The Year'

Fact-checking site Politifact says students were on "recieving end of the internet's worst hoaxes."

This is why the Kansas City Chiefs need to do something about Harrison Butker

Patrick Mahomes, the best quarterback in the NFL and Taylor Swift’s Travis Kelce, will soon be drawn in as Butker becomes a liability for the Chiefs and the NFL.

Why Taylor Swift's LGBTQ Advocacy Matters

Spencer Harvey reflects on the queer impact of the pop superstar ahead of her honor at the GLAAD Media Awards.

Veteran Activist William B. Kelley Dead at 72

The Chicago resident worked for LGBT rights for 50 years, making an impact on the state, local, and national levels.

The Advocate Wins Two NLGJA Journalism Awards

The Advocate's Sunnivie Brydum and Michelle Garcia were announced as among the winners of this year's Excellence in Journalism Awards.

13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

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Your NYC WorldPride Calendar of Events Is Here

"Siri, put the rally on my calendar for... "

Jinx Beers, Founder of Lesbian News, Dies at 84

Beers founded the Southern California publication in 1975, and it's still going strong.

Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping

The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

This Florida Man Transformed LGBTQ Travel Forever

Now he faces his biggest challenge.

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace gets roasted for attacking her state’s NCAA champion Dawn Staley on transgender players

Ahead of her state’s prospect to win a national championship, the South Carolina Republican attacked the famed basketball coach for her inclusive stance.

Va. Antique Store Posts Bizarre Anti-Trans Screed — Hundreds Respond

The message has gone viral in Virginia with calls to boycott the establishment.

Former NFL player Ryan O’Callaghan talks Super Bowl, gay NFL players, and what will happen to Bill Belichick

O’Callaghan said that we’re reaching a point in society when younger people don't feel the need to play football only as a cover like he did to hide his sexuality.