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Georgia Lawmakers Vote Against LGBT Protections

Lawmakers said they did not want to include sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or veteran status in their antidiscrimination bill.

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Paper Trail: Dirty Little Secret

In her latest book, Abortion & Life, bisexual author and activist Jennifer Baumgardner has compiled the stories of 15 women who discuss one of their most personal moments -- their abortions. In essays exclusive to Advocate.com resulting from the Abortion & Life book and film project, three women -- Dawn Lundy Martin, Jenny Egan, and Marion Banzhaf -- share their abortion stories.

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Mississippi bill would let those incarcerated sue state over trans inmates

The bill is from the same Republican who introduced last year’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

The real cost of gay marriage

Allowing gay men and lesbians to legally marry in California will pour billions into the state's economy. So why aren't we being treated equally?

Georgia Lawmakers Vote Against LGBT Protections

Lawmakers said they did not want to include sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or veteran status in their antidiscrimination bill.

We now pronounce you—a big yawn

It's not all homophobic jokes in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. It's just not funny.

Black Trans Woman Shahere ‘Diamond’ Jackson-McDonald Fatally Shot

Jackson-McDonald was found shot to death Thanksgiving Day in Philadelphia.

New Jersey Assembly Panel Advances Gay Marriage Bill

To the Man Who Raped Me

Christian A. Brown is not a victim, he's a survivor.

A hero's journey

Jenny Fulle has led a charmed life of her own making--with strength and smarts, she went from preteen legal hero to janitor to power lesbian film executive.

The Superdelegate Race Heats Up

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama begin making their case to win over the 800 superdelegates -- 21 of them LGBT -- who may decide the Democratic presidential nominee.

Beyond Benefits

In Defense of Stonewall

Roland's Emmerich's new drama about LGBT rights isn't a great film. But it's a good movie.

Taking Stock of This Gay Election

Clinton, Edwards, and Obama all reached out to the community in different ways, leaving gay activists to choose which candidate's approach will produce results for LGBT equality.

Paper Trail: Dirty Little Secret

10 Promises Hillary Clinton Just Made to LGBT Americans

We've catalogued all of Hillary Clinton's pledges made during a sweeping address to the Human Rights Campaign in Washington Saturday.

The Advocate Picks Its Phobie of the Year: Pat McCrory

This year had a lot of competition for worst person, but only one could win among losers.

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.

The bill is from the same Republican who introduced last year’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Allowing gay men and lesbians to legally marry in California will pour billions into the state's economy. So why aren't we being treated equally?

Lawmakers said they did not want to include sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, or veteran status in their antidiscrimination bill.

It's not all homophobic jokes in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. It's just not funny.

Jackson-McDonald was found shot to death Thanksgiving Day in Philadelphia.

Christian A. Brown is not a victim, he's a survivor.

Jenny Fulle has led a charmed life of her own making--with strength and smarts, she went from preteen legal hero to janitor to power lesbian film executive.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama begin making their case to win over the 800 superdelegates -- 21 of them LGBT -- who may decide the Democratic presidential nominee.

Roland's Emmerich's new drama about LGBT rights isn't a great film. But it's a good movie.

Clinton, Edwards, and Obama all reached out to the community in different ways, leaving gay activists to choose which candidate's approach will produce results for LGBT equality.

We've catalogued all of Hillary Clinton's pledges made during a sweeping address to the Human Rights Campaign in Washington Saturday.

This year had a lot of competition for worst person, but only one could win among losers.