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'Demure' is Dictionary.com's Word of the Year

Thankfully, we have some tips on remaining demure in difficult circumstances.

Minnesota Antibullying Bill Dies in Senate

A comprehensive antibullying bill failed to be heard in the Minnesota legislature, but advocates promise to reintroduce the bill when the session resumes in 2014.

Chronic but not powerless, why your estate plan deserves a seat at the doctor's office

Opinion: In a world where chronic illnesses complicate life’s demands, navigating health and financial wellness becomes crucial.

Losing the simplicity of the penny — something that stood for the values of our patriots

Opinion: The disappearance of America’s smallest coin mirrors the erosion of its foundational ideals, writes John Casey.

The Hate Lobbed at Angelica Ross, Meghan Markle Is Familiar to All Black Trans Women

Deciding how to handle microaggressions — and overt ignorance — is a full-time job for trans women of color.

When Women Leave Men for Women

Read an exclusive excerpt from a new anthology -- Greetings From Janeland -- of real-life Janes leaving their Dicks.

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

It’s Raining Men. Drownings Occur

This week's Project Runway ditches the ladies -- with horrific results.

The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book

"LOVE isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a testament. A reminder. A celebration. A rallying cry."

Tackling Depression In School: One Teen's Tale

A gay North Carolina teen reveals 'loneliness nearly took my life' in a riveting account of his struggle to come out. 

WATCH: Hawaii Passes Marriage Equality

After more than a week of often heated debate, Hawaii's House passed the Marriage Equality Act by a vote of 30-19. After a confirmation vote from the Senate, the bill will go to supportive Gov. Neil Abercrombie for his signature.

Gay Times Editor Booted After Racist, Sexist, Anti-Semitic Tweets Emerge

Newly appointed editor Josh Rivers was sacked after his tweets disparaging Asian people, transgender people, obese people, lesbians, and the handicapped were uncovered by Buzzfeed.

Still scared to be seen, what 15 years of being out hasn't changed

Every disclosure brings a rush of anxiety, reflects Dr. Kyle Elliott. And after 15 years of being out, the fear of coming out still lingers.

Twenties's Jonica 'Jojo' Gibbs on Black Queer Visibility in Hollywood

The out lead of Lena Waithe's hilarious series about working in Hollywood appears on Inside With the Advocate. 

Smart lesbians head for Bluebonnet Court

Sassy and surprising, Zsa Zsa Gershick's Bluebonnet Court tells a World War II-era lesbian love story that grabs the heart and holds on tight

22 photos proving the 'Gilded Age' has the hottest cast on TV

Cast members from HBO's period drama are serving 21st-century thirst.