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This Southern Mexico Community Has Challenged the Gender Binary for Generations

Muxes, a group long recognized within the indigenous Zapotec people of Mexico, are often referred to as a third gender.

Two New D.C. Lesbian Clubs Seek to Reverse Trend of the "Dying" Bar

Amid the shuttering of bars for women around the country, D.C.'s XX+ and A League of Her Own have done booming business since opening this summer. 

The best way to fight fascism? Throw a damn Pride parade

Recalling the spirit of Stonewall, guest writer Shaley Howard urges a return to the roots of the resistance.

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law — Here's Its Ugly History

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "don't say gay" bill into law in March. Other states have followed suit, attempting to pass their own versions.

Trump shuts down Dupont Circle and tries to spoil Pride, but he will learn that we can’t be fenced in

Opinion: We’ve fought bigger bullies than Trump, and we’ve always won, and we always will, writes John Casey.

Bright Light Bright Light Celebrates LGBTQ+ Culture With 'Fun City'

The musician discussed his pop culture influences and relationship with the party scene in an Instagram Live session with The Advocate.

Activists Link U.S. Nonprofit to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Across Africa

Family Watch International says it’s only promoting ‘family values.’

'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' Shows 'Dual Spectrum' of Autism & LGBTQ

The series introduces a same-sex love story inspired by findings that a high number of people on the spectrum also identify under the LGBTQ umbrella.

Family of Four Accidentally Books Virgin's Pride Flight, Has a Blast

A mom, dad, and two young sons mingled with drag queens and the all-LGBTQ crew on the eight-hour flight headed from London to New York for WorldPride.

California Mom Who Claimed School Coerced Her Kid to Be Trans Wins $100K Settlement

In settling the mother's lawsuit, the Spreckels Union School District in California denied all the allegations.

Caitlyn Jenner Says the 'T' Is Most Misunderstood of LGBTQ People

Since it broke that the Trump administration hopes to erase transgender people, the highly controversial Caitlyn Jenner is amping up her activism. 

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.

Trinkets' Stars on Value of Queer and Nonbinary Visibility & Friends

Brianna Hildebrand and Quintessa Swindell are offering representation for LGBTQ+ teens on the Netflix series, now in its second season. 

Creating Change Reflects a Movement in Transition

Was Creating Change 2016 really more volatile than in years past, or was that frustration simply the result of a movement trying to find its footing after symbolic, but limited, victories? 

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'Vida' Boldly Tackles Identity Policing Among Queer People

The breakout show's second season features a crucial scene in which Mishel Prada's Emma is dragged for refusing to label herself under the LGBTQ umbrella.

NYC International Antiquarian Book Fair to Showcase LGBTQ+ History

The fair will feature over 200 exhibitors from 14 different countries. 

Melania Trump Films Dishonest Video Claiming Husband Is Pro-Gay

Recruited by the Log Cabin Republicans, the first lady distorts her husband's record in a last-ditch effort to sway LGBTQ+ voters.

Biden's SOTU Comments on Trans Youth: Meaningful or Meaningless?

Social media was split on the comments the president made. 

The 10 most challenged books of 2023

Book-banning efforts have been aimed primarily at books with LGBTQ+ content and those by or about people of color. Here are the top 10 books that were targeted.

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A simple question for Trump and the GOP — ‘Do you see me as a human?’ — has an unsettling answer

It took one nonbinary student to distill all the hateful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and ads into the most consequential question for us in this election, John Casey writes.

Being Trans Is Not a Craze Among Youth, Study Finds

Recent research counters the idea that young people are coming out as trans due to "social contagion."