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Stay Woke The Black Lives Matter Movement documentary Screening

News

What is woke and what does it really mean?

"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has now been used by the right against them and other groups.

Lara Trump new chairperson Republican National Committee

Politics

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law becomes cochair of the Republican National Committee

Lara Trump has often touted her father-in-law as a supporter of LGBTQ+ equality — which he's not.

World

Seth Meyers's Big Gay Saturday Night

SNL funnyman Seth Meyers talks to Advocate.com about last week's episode of Saturday Night Live -- the gayest episode in the history of the show, by some accounts. With touches including Justin Timberlake as Beyonce's backup dancer and Snagglepuss crashing Weekend Update, it caused some bloggers to take offense ... but Meyers says it's just the sort of stuff that stemmed from many discussions about Prop. 8.

Ayana Pressley hosts Books Save Lives panel with George M Johnson one of the most banned authors in America

Politics

'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans

“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.

comapnies that stopped DEI programs including Google Target and McDonalds

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These 35 major companies caved to Trump and rolled back DEI programs

Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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meritocracy

What is woke and what does it really mean?

"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has now been used by the right against them and other groups.

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law becomes cochair of the Republican National Committee

Lara Trump has often touted her father-in-law as a supporter of LGBTQ+ equality — which he's not.

Bank of America Exec Opposes NC Gay Marriage Ban

Cathy Bessant, a Bank of America executive with a prominent reputation in Charlotte, said that a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in North Carolina would harm businesses and economic development.

Meet Brett Jones, a Gay Navy SEAL

Brett Jones discusses the secrecy involved in being a gay Navy SEAL under 'don't ask, don't tell' and the surprising community of support he discovered in the military.

Missouri pol says ‘unpatriotic lesbian’ Brittney Griner should be in Russian jail, not Olympics

Valentina Gomez made the inflammatory remarks about the WNBA star in a video posted on social media platform X.

Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI

In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”

Milo Yiannopoulos Takes Transphobia on Tour

The gay conservative troll has outlined an attack strategy against transgender people, whom he called "mentally ill," among other pejoratives, on his college tour.

Was the U.S.-Africa Summit a Bust for LGBT Equality?

After failing to win a seat at the table inside the summit, HRC and Human Rights First are sizing up the potential impact on the lives of LGBTs from the historic U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Op-ed: Dear John (Boehner)

Why House Speaker John Boehner should allow a vote on ENDA.

Dining Out

As Bravo's Top Chef kicks off another season, meet the latest serving of gay gourmands -- just don't expect another Team Rainbow.

Megan Rapinoe on Partnering With Play Proud to Make Soccer Safe for LGBT Youth

The out Olympian and World Cup winner spoke with The Advocate about the difference it makes to educate coaches and kids about LGBT acceptance.

Uber Begs Customers Not to Boycott in Light of Sexual Harassment Allegations

The ride-sharing company is in damage control mode after a female former employee blogged about alleged institutionalized sexual harassment.

Vivienne Ming: The Transformative Power of Being Yourself

In our partnership with StartOut, we regularly invite the group to highlight an LGBT entrepreneur. Here's a case for being yourself at work.

Seth Meyers's Big Gay Saturday Night

Op-ed: How Facts and Figures Led to the End of DADT

Scholar Nathaniel Frank explains how cold, hard facts changed hearts and minds about gay rights in the military.

Brandi Carlile on Faith, Music, and Motherhood: 'OK, Here's The Truth'

"I always feel like if I write this song and I tell the truth, if I show up here and I decide to be myself and people still accept me, then I guess I do belong here."

The Lesbian Founder of a Fashion Brand on Why She Had to Come Out

Sarah Carson says the "fashion industry traumatized me." Here's how she plans to change it.

'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans

“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.

These 35 major companies caved to Trump and rolled back DEI programs

Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

'The Heat': First Lesbian Buddy Cop Movie?

Well, maybe not exactly, but the elements are there in this very enjoyable comedy. Diane Anderson-Minshall interviews director Paul Feig.

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"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has now been used by the right against them and other groups.

Lara Trump has often touted her father-in-law as a supporter of LGBTQ+ equality — which he's not.

Cathy Bessant, a Bank of America executive with a prominent reputation in Charlotte, said that a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in North Carolina would harm businesses and economic development.

Brett Jones discusses the secrecy involved in being a gay Navy SEAL under 'don't ask, don't tell' and the surprising community of support he discovered in the military.

Valentina Gomez made the inflammatory remarks about the WNBA star in a video posted on social media platform X.

In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”

The gay conservative troll has outlined an attack strategy against transgender people, whom he called "mentally ill," among other pejoratives, on his college tour.

After failing to win a seat at the table inside the summit, HRC and Human Rights First are sizing up the potential impact on the lives of LGBTs from the historic U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Why House Speaker John Boehner should allow a vote on ENDA.

As Bravo's Top Chef kicks off another season, meet the latest serving of gay gourmands -- just don't expect another Team Rainbow.

The out Olympian and World Cup winner spoke with The Advocate about the difference it makes to educate coaches and kids about LGBT acceptance.

The ride-sharing company is in damage control mode after a female former employee blogged about alleged institutionalized sexual harassment.

In our partnership with StartOut, we regularly invite the group to highlight an LGBT entrepreneur. Here's a case for being yourself at work.

Opinion: There is no defense for the secretary’s unconstitutionality, his danger to national security, and his discriminatory "warrior" ethos, writes John Casey.

Scholar Nathaniel Frank explains how cold, hard facts changed hearts and minds about gay rights in the military.

"I always feel like if I write this song and I tell the truth, if I show up here and I decide to be myself and people still accept me, then I guess I do belong here."

Sarah Carson says the "fashion industry traumatized me." Here's how she plans to change it.

“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.

Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Well, maybe not exactly, but the elements are there in this very enjoyable comedy. Diane Anderson-Minshall interviews director Paul Feig.