Texas man sentenced for shooting trans woman while on bond for murder
John Lee Smith III was out on bond for shooting the father of the children of his then-girlfriend when he shot and nearly killed the transgender victim.
MAY 2, 2025
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The U.S. Will Now Have 1,000 Out Elected Officials in Historic First
Victories in Tuesday's election will push the number over that mark when all the winners take office, and the candidates represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ population.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Where we live
As the country opens its arms to openly gay and lesbian people, the places we call home have grown beyond urban gay ghettos. The Advocate welcomes you to this new American landscape.
MARCH 12, 2007
10 of the Best Films of Rock Hudson, the Closeted Mid-Century Hollywood Dreamboat
Find out what made Rock Hudson such a big deal.
DECEMBER 24, 2023
How Queer Was Agatha Christie?
Did the Murder on the Orient Express author sprinkle gay subtext in her page-turners or was she as conventional as a Hollywood blockbuster? Graham Kirby investigates.
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
16 Camp Classics That Keep Us Laughing
Camp classic comedies are bigger and more outrageous than life. No wonder gay audiences love them.
MAY 13, 2015
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.
MAY 7, 2012
The Ties That Bind
Y&R 's John Driscoll talks about playing the son of a gay father, his character's sexuality, and being part of one of daytime's royal families.
JULY 31, 2009
How Once-Moderate Bush Got Hijacked by the Religious Right
Our October 1992 cover story explores how George H.W. Bush -- desperate to be reelected -- formed an unholy alliance that haunts us still.
DECEMBER 3, 2018
#TBT: Breaking the Gay Code in the Movies
Before obviously gay characters were allowed on the big screen, subtle (and not so subtle) indicators were used. Here are our favorite 12.
APRIL 23, 2015
PHOTOS: Follow 24 Hours in LGBT America
Family, friends, couples, pets, workers, and stars (George Takei!) -- here is the complete day in LGBT America as selected by our staff.
DECEMBER 13, 2013