Celebrated queer poet Andrea Gibson dead at 49
Gibson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021.
July 14, 2025
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POEM: The Year's Most Popular Articles
Take a look back at The Advocate's most viewed articles of the year, as told in verse.
December 31, 2014
WATCH: Hot Guys Reading Poems
The makers of a film titled Guys Reading Poems, which features beautiful men and poetry, are seeking to raise funds to help complete production.
March 25, 2014
Poem by Richard Blanco: 'El Americano in the Mirror'
President Obama's gay inaugural poet shares a work from his book How to Love a Country, which is also an apology to a boy he once bullied.
April 30, 2019
Frank Ocean’s Poem About His Boyfriend
Frank Ocean wrote a poem titled "Boyfriend" for his newly released zine, Boys Don't Cry.
August 22, 2016
WATCH: Student's Poem Asserts 'God Is Gay'
And maybe Mary was a lesbian, contends the work by a Christian student, whose performance of the poem is proving popular on YouTube.
October 11, 2013
Richard Blanco on How to Love a Country (and Write a Poem)
The first gay, Latinx, and immigrant inaugural poet reads from his new book, How to Love a Country, and provides a lesson in writing.
April 30, 2019
Teacher Suspended for Reading Racy Allen Ginsberg Poem
The poem, "Please Master," includes detailed descriptions of sex between men.
March 11, 2015
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Listen to Daniel Beaty's Protest Poem 'Dear Future Ancestors'
The writer uses art to urge action in the face of racial injustice.
June 4, 2020
Halsey Stuns NYC Women's March With Powerful Poem About Abuse
The bisexual singer shared her experiences in the poem "A Story Like Mine" and called for her audience to take a stand.
January 21, 2018
PHOTOS: Patricia Velasquez Is a Neo-Noir Star
The Advocate debuts exclusive stills of the lesbian actress in her latest role.
July 18, 2015
POEM: The Gay Ending to an Antigay Dr. Seuss Satire
'I do so like to kiss a man! Thank you! Thank you, Michael Sam!'
January 8, 2015
WATCH: Neb. Teen Can Read LGBT Poem on Local TV
After initially claiming that Michael Barth's award-winning poem 'promoted personal agendas,' the Nebraska School Activities Association reversed its course and will let the teenager read his piece on local public television.
April 2, 2014
Patricia Velasquez Talks About Her Latest Film, 'Guys Reading Poems'
Patricia Velasquez, the first out lesbian Latina supermodel and actress, shares her perspective on the power of creativity.
April 28, 2017
READ: Poems From WeHo's First Poet Laureate
The city commissioned Reigns to 'act as a champion for poetry, language, and the arts.'
September 12, 2014
Queer HIV+ Rapper Mykki Blanco Wants "Dyke for President, Fag for VP"
Watch the rapper recite Zoe Leonard's powerful poem.
October 6, 2016
WATCH: Poet Eviscerates Michele Bachmann in 1 Minute
Sierra DeMulder's slam poem, "To Michele Bachmann," lays bare the antigay animus that runs in the Congresswoman's family.
April 15, 2013
Richard Blanco, Gay Inaugural Poet, Pens Anthem for Latinx Lives
Blanco was commissioned by USA Today to write a poem that reflects on the El Paso shooting.
October 4, 2019