Scroll To Top

queer native

'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.

Native leaders fear for queer Indigenous youth as Trump slashes LGBTQ+ rights

The two-spirit community already faces some of the highest rates of discrimination, violence, and harassment of any group in the LGBTQ+ community.

Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth

Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.

'LGBTQ' Didn't Feel Right to This Actor, But 'Two-Spirit' Did

Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.

Google Doodle Honors Barbara May Cameron, Lesbian Native American Activist

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

Indigenous Queer Actor MorningStar Angeline Paves a Way in Film and TV

The multi-hyphenate artist brings a unique voice to The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw and Amazon's Outer Range.

One in Five LGBTQ+ Youth Finds Importance in Religion: Report

The Trevor Project's survey included responses from almost 34,000 queer youth.

Sharice Davids Could Be America's First Out Native American Rep.

Davids, a mixed martial arts fighter, won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, and will compete against an anti-LGBTQ Republican incumbent.

The struggle to reclaim autonomy in the two-spirit movement

For centuries, two-spirit individuals have faced violence and assimilation. But today, activists are striving to reclaim their autonomy and preserve their legacy, writes Human Rights Watch's Abbey Koenning-Rutherford and Bria Nelson.

10 images celebrating drag in all its glory from artist Rachel Rampleman's 'Life is Drag' exhibition

Rachel Rampleman's solo exhibition "Life is Drag" highlights the art, activism, and fierceness of drag.

Meet the 21-year-old Rhodes Scholar fighting for the wrongfully incarcerated

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Jenna Smith, who are already changing the world.

Native American Drag Star Lady Shug Is More Than Glamour

This indigenous advocate has their sights set on more than pageants or shows.

Queer Commencement

Author and performance artist Tim Miller spends a lot of his time touring universities teaching students about performance art. In this essay he imagines the graduation speech he might one day give at the fictitious Queer U.

Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Being the Lesbian Go-To After 40

The veteran out actor currently starring in Single Drunk Female and Inventing Anna chats with The Advocate about why she loves playing lesbians. 

 

How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity

The Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and Navajo Nation Pride board member is teaching the world about the beauty and diversity of Indigenous culture.

'Somebody Somewhere' Is Getting a Third Season

To the delight of fans, HBO has renewed the queer comedy-drama series.

Queering Islam

Three out imams are upending the idea that LGBT people are not welcome in Islam, while offering comfort and self-acceptance to congregations that seek a welcoming faith.

 

Hate crime or neighborhood feud? Man indicted in killing of King of the Hill's Jonathan Joss

Jonathan Joss's neighbor has been indicted for his murder after a years-long feud.

True

Don't Listen to Debbie Downers: Tuesday Was a Big Win

Anyone who thought a big blue wave would fix everything in an instant doesn't understand the history of this nation.

An Open Letter to Queer Mormon Youth

Don't despair -- just take a deep breath and read this.

Leslie Jordan Is (Finally!) One of 'The Cool Kids'

The gay actor, after years of supporting roles, reflects on the triumph of becoming a series regular on Fox's The Cool Kids.