Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes
A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.
April 10, 2025
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21 Words the Queer Community Has Reclaimed (and Some We Haven't)
Some anti-LGBTQ+ slurs are now proud labels. Others are not so clear.
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August 2, 2017
The Importance of Being Counted (Thanks, John Cena)
A new public service announcement reminds us that numbers matter.
July 5, 2016
Are Young Stars Changing the Way People Come Out?
Announcing your identity with a People magazine cover is so 2000s, writes Emily Bashforth.
July 24, 2018
Ad Council Launches Pro-LGBT Campaign
Major brands like Coke and Pepsi band together to eliminate bias.
February 18, 2015
Niecy Nash Reveals How She Identifies After Marrying Jessica Betts
Nash's daughter Dia pressed her on how she identifies on the sexuality spectrum.
October 5, 2022
27-Year Age Gap Is No Match for Love Say Chris Stanley & Bret LaBelle
Chris and Bret discuss their relationship and why they don’t listen to the haters.
August 19, 2023
Morning After, Short Screened at Cannes, Takes on Sexual Fluidity
Morning After centers on a group of sexually fluid friends spending an explorative night together. Director Patricia Chica answers five questions for The Advocate.
May 22, 2017
The Mormon Church's Revised Gay Policy Is for Straight People
The Latter-Day Saints still don't care about LGBTQ people, they're just trying to reverse their dwindling membership, writes Craig Mangum.
April 9, 2019
Nico Tortorella, Bethany Meyers Announce They're Married in Stunning Photos
The pair called on everyone to "open your mind to what different types of love can look like."
March 17, 2018
After Crafting Hits for Ariana, Tayla Parx Prepares for the Spotlight
This bisexual artist co-wrote songs for the biggest singers in the world and is releasing her own album this fall.
September 8, 2020
Insecure's New Gay Character Gave a Quick Lesson in Code-Switching
Issa's gay brother brings some much-needed queer visibility to the HBO series.
July 24, 2017
Kink Is Part of My Identity — But Don't Call Me LGBTK
We have to be careful about adding letters to our acronym, writes Alexander Cheves.
February 14, 2018
Op-ed: Blessed Are the Merciful, for They Will Be Shown Mercy
Now that a major battle in the marriage fight is behind us, the executive director of Soulforce wants to remind Christians to be truly Christlike.
July 1, 2013
Hiking my way out of labels on a trail to the true me
What happens when we shed the limiting expectations that confine us?
August 26, 2024
Modern Family’s Julie Bowen Shares She Was ‘In Love With a Woman’ Once
She discussed her sexuality on her podcast Quitters with Bachelor alum Becca Tilley.
November 7, 2022
WATCH: Talking Bi Issues With Campus Pride
Bi erasure and the challenges of coming out were among the topics addressed in a live-streamed forum for Celebrate Bisexuality Day.
September 27, 2014
Three Generations of Queer Women Take On the Power of Labels
Three different generations have a roundtable discussion the hardships of dating, the power of labels, and the importance of trigger warnings.
August 21, 2018
Actress Diora Baird Is Lucky in Love
Actress Diora Baird discovered her family's missing piece.
September 8, 2017
Emeli Sandé on New Music, Inspiration, & Falling in Love With a Woman
The singer and songwriter chats with The Advocate about her new album and how the queer community has embraced her even more after coming out publicly.
April 29, 2022