Kevin Aviance ‘lucky to be alive’ in New York City hospital after serious health scare
The legendary drag performer was rushed to the hospital with trouble breathing.
May 26, 2025
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Pope Francis dead at 88: Looking back on his LGBTQ+ rights legacy
In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.
April 21, 2025
How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used were steeped in science, stigma, and religious language
How people talked about and named the AIDS crisis shaped how it was viewed and either fostered or countered a culture of stigma, writes historian Anthony Petro.
September 30, 2024
The First AIDS Report, 35 Years Ago
On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control published the first report on a mysterious and deadly disease afflicting gay men.
June 5, 2016
Monday marks 25th anniversary of AIDS pandemic
Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. government's report of the world's first officially recorded AIDS cases.
June 3, 2006
WATCH: His Boyfriend Died in the Closet
A year after Andy Goodling's boyfriend died, he is telling their story in a YouTube video, hoping to inspire others to be out and proud.
July 9, 2015
Five Vaccines That Every Gay Man Should Know About
Tetanus, diptheria (Td) and tetanus, diptheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination.
October 13, 2008
5 Vaccines You Need to Know
Alyson Books, in partnership with The Advocate, is publishing The Advocate Guide to Gay Men's Health and Wellness by Frank Spinelli, MD, in January. This concise reference manual aims to be a definitive source for all you need to know about your health. The book provides helpful information on how to stay well and what to do if you become ill. In this excerpt Spinelli lays out the five vaccines every gay man should know about.
January 14, 2008
Dumbledore Actor Michael Gambon Dead at 82
Gambon played the gay character of Albus Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potter films.
September 28, 2023
It's Louise's Turn
Laura Benanti recently got a Tony nomination for her role opposite Patti LuPone in Gypsy on Broadway, but as we discover the songstress is really more of a dork in diva's clothing
May 17, 2008
The Last Transgender Teen Suicide
Making anti-LGBTQ parents responsible when their children die from suicide may be another step in ending this plague, writes Riki Wilchins.
September 18, 2019
Trump Thinks Debate Moderator Anderson Cooper Will Be 'Very Biased'
During an interview with the Washington Post, the CEO criticized "how Anderson Cooper behaves."
September 20, 2016