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Hate crime or neighborhood feud?  Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

In the midst of a feud with his suspected killer, Joss dealt with the loss of his house and pets, financial hardships, and substance abuse.

Put Away the Pitchforks And Let's Talk About PrEP

In partnership between HIV Plus magazine and The Advocate, this series is a response to conversation about PrEP that's been derailed by slut-shaming.

Trans Nominee Boycotts Oscars After Producers Cut Song

In a letter posted on Pitchfork, Antony Hegarty said she just couldn't bring herself to get on the plane to Los Angeles after the awards show cut her performance.

Kentuckian Jennifer Lawrence 'Embarassed' by Kim Davis

The Oscar-winning actress got political in a recent sit-down with Vogue.

Trump's TBT: Making a Fool of Himself With Megan Mullally

To promote the signing of a farm bill, Trump tweeted a 13-year-old Emmy skit of him and the Will & Grace star.

Bloody Good

Theater queens can relax. Tim Burton's adaptation of Sondheim masterpiece Sweeney Todd is everything you hoped it would be.

The 18 Best Advocate Op-eds on HIV in 2014

Forced jailing, Vladimir Putin, and PrEP are just a few of the topics our op-eds hit this year when it comes to HIV.

Gay Evangelical Raising Funds for Antigay Bakers

Matt Stolhandske, a board member for a new pro-marriage equality Christian group, says he is extending an 'olive branch' to bakers fined for refusing to make a wedding cake for a female couple.

Gay penguin book shakes up Illinois school

A picture book about two male penguins raising a baby penguin is getting a chilly reception among some parents in Shiloh, Illinois, who worry about the book's availability to children--and the reluctance of school administrators to restrict access to it.

Big Freedia Charged With Theft of Gov't Funds

The artist known as the Queen of Bounce is accused of lying about her income to continue obtaining subsidized housing, after securing a reality show on Fuse Network. 

7 Tips for Talking to Your Gay Son About PrEP

As a parent, talking to your kids, even when they're adults, about health includes discussing sex, no matter how thorny the topic. If your child is at risk for HIV exposure, you many want to suggest PrEP to them -- and that's a conversation worth thinking through.

Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley, Bi Punk Rock Icon, Dies at 63

The queer singer often referenced his sexuality in his music, which eschewed gendered pronouns.

Sifting Through the Stonewall Morass

No single movie nor any one book can completely tell the story of the riots.

LCD Soundsystem's Gavin Russom Comes Out as Trans Woman

One of the band's founding members came out while announcing a DJ set next week.

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour and Show Dates

The Grammy-winning musician announced dates for her World Tour across the U.K., Europe, and North America.

Bronski Beat Founder Steve Bronski Dead at 61

Bronski Beat's music was notable for its gay political themes, and Steve Bronski was a longtime activist. 

Op-ed: We Queer Folk Have Always Been Both Black And Blue

The LGBT movement and the #BlackLivesMatter Movement have more commonalities than some would like to think.

Rachel Maddow on Speaker Mike Johnson, Donald Trump, and Democracy on ‘Colbert’

The celebrated MSNBC host discussed Trump’s “vermin” comment, American fascism, and Republicans’ inability to govern amid Speaker Mike Johnson’s new role.

How Queer Teachers Can Create a Safe, Brave Space for Students

Teachers can empower queer students, especially those of color, by using authenticity, empathy, and the right words, Miguel Fonseca writes.

Sorry, Russia: There Have Always Been Gay Disney Characters

Those boycotting Beauty and the Beast because LeFou is gay will have to burn the entire Disney library.

Don't Let the Language Police Get You 'Butthurt'

When people use offensive words, it often comes from a place of privilege — not malice — writes Kit Williamson.