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Trump Jr. falsely blames 'radical transgender movement' for Melissa Hortman assassination

Donald Trump Jr. claimed that trans people are the "most violent domestic terror threat" in the U.S.

Man arrested for killing Minnesota Democrat gave anti-LGBTQ+ speech in Africa

Vance Boelter, accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, preached against gender and sexual minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Marylanders for Marriage Equality to Raise Money in New York City

Christine Quinn and Thomas Roberts have joined the high-profile host committee for next month's event showcasing the connections between Maryland and New York.

Minnesota Minister Who Stood for Marriage Equality Trying to Save Church

Supporters are trying to help a St. Paul church that lost many members over its pastor's endorsement of marriage equality.

Fighting for her Life Trans Woman Charged With Murder

One night in front of a Minneapolis bar has changed CeCe McDonald's life forever.

Ugandans call for deportation of American journalist covering gay issue

Hundreds of people held an antigay protest in Uganda's capital Tuesday and called for the deportation of an American journalist who covers gay issues in the east African nation.

O'Malley: The Battle Is On In Maryland

The governor made a passionate plea for support in New York City and talked about the home stretch of his state's marriage equality campaign in an interview with The Advocate.

Open Letter: Let's Stop Falling Behind on HIV

Even with many of the great strides in LGBT rights that have occurred over the last three decades, our community is still pummeled by HIV.

Clinton's S.C. Victory: Together We Can Break Down Barriers

The former First Lady took home a decisive victory in the Palmetto State, while Bernie Sanders said from Minnesota that "love trumps hate."

WATCH: Ted Cruz's Tantrum Over 'SCOTUS Activism'

The Texas Senator and GOP presidential hopeful was all doom-and-gloom at his sparsely attended congressional hearing about the dangers of 'judicial tyranny.'

Sanders Gets Heat in Debate; Warren, Others Take Bloomberg to Task Too

The last Democratic presidential debate before the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday was a lively one.

Maryland Governor: 'We Need $2 Million More'

Martin O'Malley said he believes the marriage equality referendum can pass in his state provided "we can raise some more money."

Pete Buttigieg Ends History-Making Presidential Campaign

Buttigieg went farther in a presidential race than any other openly gay candidate.

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GOPers Urge High Court to Uphold Anti-LGBTQ Bias; Dems Beg to Differ

State attorneys general differ according to party in briefs filed in the employment discrimination cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.

Elizabeth Warren Once Again Notes Anti-Trans Violence in Debate

Tuesday's debate again saw little mention of LGBTQ issues, but Warren highlighted violence against trans women of color.

LGBT, Proud, and American

A roundup of essays, commentaries, and op-eds from Advocate contributors and staffers, who give a sense of what it means to be an American.

The Sissy Awards

Every year we have to endure our fair share of idiots, but this year takes the cake. So we here at The Advocate have reinstated our annual sissy awards, recognizing those who show arrogant stupidity, dishonesty, or just a severe lack of spine. From Paris Hilton to Peter Pace, let's give it up for this year's winners losers.