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Here are the 31 transgender Americans lost to violence in 2024

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Trans woman Michelle Henry strangled, stabbed to death in San Francisco

A suspect has been charged, while Henry's friends are remembering her as "a ray of light."

Ensuring a Long Life

In the Life Media gets a birthday gift.

Artist Spotlight: Lyle Ashton Harris

We look back this month at the series, "The Complete Chocolate Portraits," for their beauty and clarity.

In The Life honors Kate Clinton at first ever season premiere gala

In The Life Media, producers of the gay and lesbian news program In The Life, will honor comedian Kate Clinton at its first-ever Season Premiere Gala on Monday, October 6, at New York City's landmark Neue Galerie. Ms. Clinton was the first host of In The Life, the longest running LGBT series.

Hollywood's Jake Picking: 'Nothing Has Changed' Since Rock Hudson

Picking plays Hudson in Hollywood, which portrays abuse of power in the movie industry but also imagines a successful rebellion against its homophobia, racism, and sexism.

Henry Rollins Stands Up Against Prop. 8

Henry Rollins has never been one to shy away from controversy. On the eve of Election Day, the outspoken singer-comedian-activist speaks out against Proposition 8, touts Barack Obama, tells the Pat Robertsons and Sarah Palins of the world to go back to the Stone Age, and urges LGBT people to "never relent."

At Least 31 Gay Candidates Win Elections Across the Country

Of the 71 gay and lesbian political candidates endorsed this year by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, at least 31 were elected on Tuesday, and 10 others won races earlier this year, according to a press release from the political action group. "This is the path to change," Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, said in the release. "We are not content to sit on the sidelines and hope others do the right thing for our community. We will step up and lead the fight for a more equal and fair America, and we will win."

Its Not Just About the Hair

Michelle Obama's flips and bobs pay tribute to the classic looks of Jacqueline Kennedy, but this would-be first lady will make her own history.

L.A. Trans Woman Found Fatally Stabbed in Burning Apartment

Police are searching for Michelle Vash Payne's boyfriend, who allegedly argued with her shortly before their bedroom caught fire.

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Fall entertainment previews: Books

We interrupt our usual Reviews section to bring you a roundup of this fall's arts menu.

WATCH: Laverne Cox Caught in Middle of Screaming Match on 'The View'

Cox managed to resolve the dust-up between Whoopi Goldberg and Rosie O'Donnell by making a point with which all could agree.

London theater

Ewan McGregor in Guys and Dolls is just one of the West End boys--and girls--keeping the London theater scene hot this summer

Why should being gay be a crime?

In 75 countries being gay is still a crime. French activist Louis-Georges Tin, founder of the International Day Against Homophobia, hopes to change that by having the United Nations adopt a resolution calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality worldwide. Tin spoke to The Advocate ahead of a press conference in Paris where he announced the news.

Democrats Approve Marriage Equality Platform

Democrats became the first major American political party to approve a platform endorsing marriage equality.

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