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HRC drops sponsorships from weapons manufacturers after pressure from advocacy groups

"What’s happening in Gaza and throughout the region is devastating," a spokesperson for HRC told The Advocate.

#TBT: WWII and the Buddy System

Throwback Thursday focuses on Taschen's new book, an amazing collection of vintage military men enjoying each other's (nude) company.

Billionaire Philanthropist Comes Out as Transgender

Col. James Pritzker, who has endowed a study on transgender people in the military, announced she identifies as a woman and will now be known as Jennifer Natalya Pritzker.

Gay Porn Studio Launches Campaign to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainian Soldiers

Treasure Island Media has set up a line of merchandise that includes hoodies and T-shirts, where all profits go toward supporting LGBTQ+ soldiers.

When You Hate Corporate Pride But Love Your Lady Gaga Oreos

There are worse things than a mega corp slapping a rainbow on a tweet.

N.C. waterfront restaurant mass shooting suspect was obsessed with anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theories

Court records show that Nigel Max Edge filed multiple bizarre lawsuits with wild claims before the attack.

2013: The Year in Coming Out

It was a big year for Hollywood coming out stories, even bigger for sports, and for protesting Russia's antigay laws. Let this list of 2013's comings out inspire you.

Best Photography of the Year: 2014

Over 50 editors' picks from our this year's photographic portfolios.

Biden to Nominate Trans, Lesbian Officials to Department of Defense

The Biden administration continues to uplift LGBTQ+ representation in government with Shawn Skelly and Brenda Sue Fulton.

Supreme Court unanimously upholds Solomon Amendment

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that colleges that accept federal money must allow military recruiters on campus, despite university objections to the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding gays.

Trump: Trans Ban Is 'Great Favor' to Military

That was among Trump's many questionable statements at today's news conference, but sources say the ban is on hold due to tensions with North Korea.

As a gay veteran and advocate, I know we can't afford another Donald Trump presidency

On the anniversary of the end of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, a Marine Corps veteran speaks on why LGBTQIA+ military families—and the nation—can't afford another Donald Trump presidency.

Is Supreme Court sympathetic to antigay military recruiters?

In hearing arguments Tuesday in a case that has largely focused on free speech rights, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to uphold a law that says colleges receiving federal funds cannot bar recruiters

Op-ed: Being a Trans Ally Can Start With a Simple Question

The promised study of allowing transgender people to serve openly in the military seemed stalled for a while, but one gay man asked a simple question to help move things along.

MAGA money and manpower running Trump’s military parade create a sickening spectacle of shame

Opinion: Soldiers will be exploited and used by MAGA as stagecraft for a wannabe dictator who used five deferments to dodge service, writes John Casey.

During Trump’s dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment

Opinion: Could one lone figure standing in Trump’s ghoulish parade become the catalyst to a democratic rebound in America? writes John Casey

Trump Likely to Nominate Anti-LGBT Tenn. Lawmaker as Army Secretary

State Sen. Mark Green is a sponsor of legislation that would sanction discrimination.

Why We Need to Support Apple's Battle Against the Feds

In her first op-ed for The Advocate, the imprisoned leaker of military secrets explains why the queer community must oppose the government's demand for a backdoor into a terrorist's Apple iPhone.