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Minneapolis Mass Shooting Leaves Transgender Community Fearful

One person was killed and six injured in a mass shooting at a venue popular among transgender patrons.

Alleged Minneapolis mass shooters charged after killing one at LGBTQ+ punk rock show

The teenagers who allegedly targeted queer people at a punk rock show in Minneapolis are facing seven felony charges.

Man Who Pulled Gun at Historic Minnesota Gay Bar Pleads Guilty

Conell Walter Harris returned to play pool after he threatened to kill employees.

Man Pulls Gun at Historic Gay Bar, Threatens Employees and Patrons

Witnesses say the man "squared up" with one employee and threatened to kill another.

With Two Black Men Killed by Police, LGBTs Declare Common Cause

Outrage over a Black Lives Matter protest halting a Toronto Pride parade came just days before the shootings have left the nation shocked again.

Ed Asner Dies; Show 'Lou Grant' Had Notable Gay Episode

The much-honored actor and activist died Sunday at age 91.

Chicago's Lesbian Mayor Lightfoot Condemns Looting, Gets Backlash

There was extensive unrest in the city, including vandalism and looting at businesses, Sunday night in the wake of a police shooting.

DeRay Mckesson Talks About Continuing To Resist In A Post-Trump Era

One of the leading voices behind Black Lives Matter opens up about the movement's successes and what will happen once Trump is out of office.

Queer Women Who Paved the Way: Political Pioneer Elaine Noble

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day, beginning with political pioneer Elaine Noble.  

Here are the 31 transgender Americans lost to violence in 2024

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

The Advocate Covers Over the Decades

America's oldest LGBTQ publication has come a long way since 1967.

Christopher Rice Enters the Supernatural Realm

The out author's new novel, The Heavens Rise, marks his entry into the genre for which his mother, acclaimed writer Anne Rice, is best known.

15 Brutal Attacks That Show Anti-LGBT Hate Is Still Very Real

LGBT people were attacked, harassed, and brutalized this year, but very few states in the U.S. specifically classify these assaults as hate crimes.

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World

The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten.

Results: 30 LGBT Races to Watch

Read up on the queer candidates who ran for their political lives.

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The Annual List: 40 Under 40

Musicians Tegan and Sara lead the pack of accomplished leaders in politics, sports, science, religion, and the arts. Meet the architects of the next decade.