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It Gets Better's SNL-Inspired Iguana Is Now a Pride T-Shirt

The pin sold out -- but there's more merch to buy for a good cause.

It Gets Better Releases Iguana Pin Following Dan Levy's 'SNL' Skit

Inspired by the comedy sketch, the pin will help LGBTQ+ youth.

2018 Oscars: A Rerun of the Grammys' Meaningless Lip Service to Women

Harvey Weinstein might be gone, but women's voices are still nearly silent in Hollywood.

Amy Ray’s New 'Subway' Video Is Nostalgic for Young Queer Love, NYC

The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray gets nostalgic for young lesbian love and playing music in New York City in the ’80s in her new song “Subway” while paying homage to famed DJ Rita Houston. And The Advocate has the exclusive video premiere.

Mormon Church Backtracks on Antidiscrimination Statement

The church first endorsed statewide LGBT-inclusive legislation, then said its support was limited to a Salt Lake City ordinance.

Dear Brands: Support for LGBT People Should Last All Year

Corporate sponsorship of Pride festivals is fine, as long as the relationship is thoughtful and respectful.

Katy Perry and 'American Idol' Play Up Sexual Harassment During Era of #MeToo

The new Idol just premiered, and already the pop star has flirted heavily and questionably with two young men over whom she wields power as a judge. But it looks like producers wanted it that way. 

Idol thoughts...and rants

Singling out homophobia on American Idol overlooks the latest season's most disturbing aspect--it's just plain mean!

Op-ed: Think Before You Tweet 'Homophobe'

Reality TV isn't always what it appears to be, says a gay former cast member from MTV's The Real World.

'Love the Sinner' Shows Christian Guilt in Pulse Tragedy

The Advocate spoke with Jessica Devaney, a queer filmmaker who confronts her evangelical past to expose how homophobia from any source can engender violence.

Meet the Man Turning Queer and Trans People Into Superheroes

LGBTQ characters (and actors) were rarely allowed to be superheroes -- until out casting director David Rapaport gave them wings. 

Undocumented, Gay, and Excluded

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas says his life truly began three years ago, when he announced his immigration status. But it's more than just the American citizenry he's fighting to be a part of.

18 Self-Help Style Books LGBTQ Readers Will Love

Love yourself a little more by reading how these authors did it. You won't regret it. 

Signature Angela

In France, Jeffrey's arch-nemesis Angela learns that "Bonjour" sometimes means "Goodbye"

New Doc 'Pieces of Us' Honors Resilience of Those Who've Survived Hate

The film showcases the courage of those who've endured hate crimes and other horrific instances of bigotry, from New York to Denver to India.

22 Very Sexy V-Day Gifts

There's something for everyone -- even you happily single chaps -- on our list.

The Innovators: These LGBTs Are Changing Business

They're not all household names yet, but these innovative LGBTs are transforming critical industries and changing the way we do business for the better.