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White House 'Major Events' timeline features photo of topless transgender woman

The White House has posted lies about trans people to justify the complete destruction of the East Wing.

Nancy Pelosi recovering after major surgery in Germany following fall in Luxembourg

The California Democrat had fallen during an official engagement in Luxembourg on Friday.

University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she supports transgender athletes in women's sports

"If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports...you should be able to play," Staley said.

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LGBTQ+ demonstrators reenacted historic White House protest

The Rainbow History Project marked the 60th anniversary of the first White House protest for queer rights.

Chinese Lesbian Dating App Disappears

Rela, a popular app for queer women, shut down amid political shifts in Asia.

Why This Jailed Trans Woman Hasn't Eaten for 37 Days

San Francisco County Sheriff's Department officials have promised changes in how the jail houses trans people, but they have been slow in coming. 

How Provincetown Can Move Past the 'Cluster'

The gay tourism mecca became ground zero for "breakthrough" COVID cases, but a brighter, healthier future is possible.

HIV, Climate Change, and LGBTQ Equality: Parallel Causes

The world's fight is our fight.

A Timeline of the Jussie Smollett Investigation

Here's a breakdown of how the investigation began and where it's going.

In Defense of 'Anything'

The owner of a transgender talent agency says Matt Bomer's controversial movie is not insulting -- it's inspiring.

The queer side of Sundance

In this first of three installments, The Advocate's arts and entertainment editor takes us along on his whirlwind trip to the Sundance Film Festival. It's all about the movies, yes--and who you meet at brunch, or in the men's room.

Marvel's Iceman Finally Comes Out and That's Just the Beginning

The legendary character's out writer talks to us about Iceman's tumultuous present and his exciting future.

Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

Film Reviews Gay Lust for Life After 65

The Advocate spoke to the director and subjects of the documentary Before You Know It for insights on love, legacy, activism, and aging.

OpEd AIDS LifeCyclers Tell it Like It Is

Four riders share their personal experiences and photos from this year's AIDS/LifeCycle.

Everything You Need to Know About Marriage in Kentucky

Get up to speed on the complex state of marriage equality in Kentucky.

The 9 Biggest New Ideas of 2013

This year, 'ex-gay' therapy took a major hit, Russia became a scary place for LGBT people, and tons of people fantasized about what they'd be like in prison.

12 Biggest Wins for Equality This Year

A year that will go down in history for us.

Search Party's Co-Creator Reckons With Its 'White Gay Narcissism'

Charles Rogers discusses the much-anticipated return of the HBO Max (formerly TBS) mystery series.

Unknown Victim of Deadly 1973 Arson in Gay Bar Finally Identified

Forty-five years after the UpStairs Lounge fire, the largest gay mass murder prior to the Pulse shooting, one of the "unclaimed" victims has finally been ID'd.