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Donald Trump praises registered sex offender invited to speak at White House event for children’s fitness

"I don’t know what we are supposed to be doing, but I’m here to serve," registered sex offender Lawrence Taylor said as he spoke from a lectern bearing the presidential seal.

HIV-Positive Airmen Won a Huge Victory Against Trump—and Stigma

The Fourth Circuit decreed that HIV-related stigma has no place in government or employment.

RNC Endorses Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bills'

The RNC, led by its chairman, Reince Priebus, is condemning the Obama administration for 'governmental overreach' in providing equal access to facilities to trans kids. 

Recap: Joe Biden and Donald Trump took to the debate stage

Tonight is the night. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in Atlanta for the first presidential debate.

Trump's Diagnosis May Wake His Followers Up to COVID's Destruction

If Trump recovers, he has the opportunity to change his denialist tune -- but so much damage has already been done.

Are We at the Dick Pic Tipping Point?

It's time to end the shame and anxiety over naked selfies. Jeff Bezos may have helped us do just that.

Trump Lap Dog Lindsey Graham Fighting for His Political Life

Graham, who used to be a Trump critic but is now a sycophant, could lose his Senate seat to Democrat Jaime Harrison.

Trump Finally Takes COVID-19 Seriously. That's Scary.

His sudden change in demeanor means even he realizes the gravity of this situation.

Rachel Maddow confronts Kamala Harris on not picking Pete Buttigieg as her running mate because he’s gay

"To say that he couldn’t be on the ticket effectively because he was gay. It’s hard to hear,” Maddow told the former vice president.

Here's what queer, transgender, and intersex people should know about prostate cancer after Biden's diagnosis

After President Joe Biden's stunning cancer diagnosis, The Advocate asked medical experts what the LGBTQ+ community should know about this disease.

In Defense of 'Girl,' the Trans Film Called 'Trauma Porn' by Critics

Ann Thomas, the founder of Transgender Talent, wants the world to see a movie that some have called offensive.

Lively Exchanges Between Clinton and Sanders in Debate

The atmosphere was tense at times, but still the Democratic contenders agreed on much.

Pete Hegseth mandates that all military service members watch his fratty Virginia speech to generals

“He cares that people are willing to follow his orders, no matter what the law says,” an Air Force member told The Advocate.

DOJ hedges on Trump's anti-trans views while defending military ban in federal appeals court

"The executive order is irrelevant," Deputy Associate Attorney General Abhishek Kambli said when asked about President Donald Trump's disparaging language toward transgender people.

Betty Buckley Is the Gay Icon & Musical 'Heart Surgeon' America Needs

The legendary actress and singer talks Hello, Dolly!, her new cabaret series, and the conservative friends she lost after the 2016 election.

I'm 'With Her,' But It's Complicated

Hillary Clinton's candidacy is one for history books, but some feminists would like her to further address sexual assault allegations made against Bill Clinton.

Why Did Russia Promote a Kansas Rally Against the Westboro Baptist Chu

Parsing the rationale for the Kremlin's often-bizarre intervention in the 2016 election.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.