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Author MB Caschetta's Memoir Is an Enlightening, Witty Read

The lesbian writer's memoir in essays spans topics ranging from sexual abuse to long COVID, AIDS activism to unexpected connections with nuns — all chronicled with honesty and wit.

Excerpt: Mean Little Deaf Queer

In an excerpt from her humorous and harrowing new memoir, Mean Little Deaf Queer, Terry Galloway recalls her early childhood, describing feelings of ugliness, confusion about gender, and being one of the boys.

Future of Gay

We asked our readers, in a Facebook poll, to hypothesize about LGBT life 45 years from now. Will antigay prejudice be a thing of the past by 2057? If so, what will occupy our minds?

Op-ed: And Baby Makes Three, Part 2

The Advocate's parenting writer explains the second part of how he became a dad.

Change in the wind

It's not just California: Gay and lesbian families are winning important victories and vital recognition throughout the country. A report from the front lines in Utah, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond.

Paula Stone Williams: Finding Beauty in the Broken Pieces

The trans author contemplates the difference between happiness and joy in this exclusive excerpt of her new memoir, As a Woman.

Lesbian Asylum-Seeker Faces Deportation From U.K. to Uganda

Aidah Asaba has been told to prepare for deportation Saturday to a nation with a virulently homophobic climate, but activists are pleading her case in a variety of ways.

Op-ed: How I Figured Out My Own Gender by First Grade

Writer Nico Lang grew up transgender. Sort of.

Op-ed: A Letter to My Daughter’s Transgender Elders

This proud mom feels forever indebted to the trans trailblazers who paved the way for her daughter.

A Father's Touching Tale of His Transgender Son

Political commentator Jon Ralston writes of son Jake's transition and his own journey to acceptance.

Op-ed: Mom and Dad, I'm Taking Truvada

How a party prompted a man to evaluate his health — and how others talk about HIV.

Pulse Survivor Takes First Steps Since Orlando Shooting

Angel Colon took his first steps in a video posted to Facebook.

Last Words With RuPaul's Drag Race's Max

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Max after she sashayed away.

Melissa Febos Reveals Gray Areas of Sex and Consent in 'Girlhood'

"Girlhood was a darker time for many than we're often willing to acknowledge," the author writes in her latest book.

Op-ed: Science Is No Substitute for a Civil Rights March

We don't need a peer-reviewed study to tell us that having a gay dad is just like having a straight dad. But Justice Alito claims he won't believe it otherwise.

Where Is My Queer Hanukkah Rom-Com?

With the release of Happiest Season and so many other queer Christmas movies, one writer wonders where her happy Hannukah ending is. 

Richard E. Grant Wrote Barbra a Letter at Age 14; She Just Responded

The Oscar nominee for Can You Ever Forgive Me? shared a letter he wrote to Barbra Streisand on Twitter, and her response to made him cry.