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These crisis hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump ends special 988 services

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

This is what fuels addiction in LGBTQ+ people, and what's available to help (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ people face escalating discrimination and a social life often dominated by alcohol-centric social spaces, but there are many other resources available to them.

Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?

How One Bisexual Activist Uses Her Life to Show Pride at Her College

At only 20, Genevieve Onyiuke-Kennedy is a badass at Georgia Institute of Technology. 

NHL Team Wraps Hockey Sticks in Pride Tape

The Edmonton Oilers have become the first hockey team to show off the rainbow adhesive in support of diversity.

HBCU Out Loud Day Emboldens the Intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ Identities on Campus

The Human Rights Campaign’s initiative fosters a culture of acceptance and celebration on historically black college campuses, showcasing the rich tapestry of identities within the Black LGBTQ+ community.

Gay leaders seek to bridge racial divide

National gay and lesbian groups are responding with marketing campaigns and old-fashioned schmoozing to win over minority gays.

Laverne Cox Gets Ice Cream Flavor Named for Her for Pride

At Three Twins Ice Cream in San Francisco, you can order Laverne Cox's Chocolate Orange Is the New Black during Pride weekend.

Pride Event Ends Drag Ban

Many are still fuming after a Scottish Pride gathering initially said no to drag performers.

Why a Trans Group Interrupted Phoenix Pride

The disrupters in Arizona were inspired by Black Lives Matter's action at Toronto Pride.

After Pride Month, Let's Make Resolutions to Support Our Community

Resolutions will extend our pride past June and make us see how our queerness enhances our lives daily.

The White House press corps just caved to Trump, and that should terrify you

Opinion: By firing Amber Ruffin, the White House Correspondents' Association surrendered to Trump and failed in its duty to hold power accountable, writes John Casey.


A Virginia college bans transgender students — based on language from the year 1900

Sweet Briar College's founder's 1900 will stated that Sweet Briar would be a school for girls and women, and the college must abide by the understanding of gender at that time, administrators say.

LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support

Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month. 

The depression connection

If you're gay, you're more prone to depression than those in the general population, experts say. And if you "party" by taking certain illegal drugs, your risk may jump.

An Essential Reading List on Police and Pride

Some so-called experts say police belong at Pride, but this law librarian believes they need to do their homework.

Queer Women Who Paved the Way: Political Pioneer Elaine Noble

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day, beginning with political pioneer Elaine Noble.  

Robin De Jesus to Headline NYC Pride Benefit

The gay two-time Tony nominee will perform at Broadway Celebrates Pride Week, a benefit concert for the Hetrick-Martin Institute.

Op-ed: What It's Like Being Trans In Military Academies

'There are two types of hiding: the kind that requires you to lurk in the dark spaces of the day, behind shadowy places ... and there is hiding in plain sight.'

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