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LGBTQ+ adults agree — Americans don't accept transgender people

Most LGBTQ+ adults believe that there is currently not much to no acceptance at all for trans people, a new survey reports.

Exclusives

Frankie Grande and Peppermint lead reality TV stars in open letter: 'We are at a tipping point' (exclusive)

Frankie Grande, Peppermint, and dozens of reality TV stars are asking for "relevant representation of LGBTQ people."

Music

Troye Sivan is 'inspired by sex' for steamy upcoming album

The Grammy nominee is hitting the studio and ready to give fans what they want.

television

Meet Michols Peña – the new gay manager steaming up 'Southern Hospitality'

The workplace humidity just got spicy in Charleston, and Ricky Cornish reveals all the juicy bits.

Karine Jean Pierre White House press secretary exclusive exit interview photographed by Jen Rosenstein for The Advocate Magazine

Politics

The exit interview: Karine Jean-Pierre on misinformation, the White House, and making queer history

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.

Exclusives

Musician Christian Chávez on how he learned to own his queerness

The international superstar opens up about overcoming cultural stigmas to come to a place of self-love and acceptance.

Demonstrators rally against Project 2025 NYC Manhattan Times Square

Politics

Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

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Music

Cameron Wright: the 'provocative' nonbinary singer making waves on 'The Voice'

The contestant isn't afraid to be their authentic self on a major network.

television

Get ready for Roller Jam: the LGBTQ+ skating spectacle

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

Broadway

Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

Megan Rapinoe Sport Your Period campaign

Exclusives

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

Arts & Entertainment

Trans employee slams Marvel's ‘allies’ Pride series for 'erasing' LGBTQ+ voices (exclusive)

Marvel said it would celebrate Pride this year "by looking beyond those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and focusing on those who support them: the allies.”

Health

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Gaby Vincent D.C. Women's Soccer Team Queer

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Meet the activist teaching LGBTQ+ youth of color the value of their art

Colby King seeks to teach young queer POC about the financial possibilities of their culture and art.

Navigating my queer identity through the lens of 80s group the B-52s

As the B-52s embark on what could be their final tour this September, Pete Crighton reflects on the impact the group had on him, reminding us that through every challenge, we can dazzle the world with our authentic selves and celebrate our differences.

Frankie Grande and Peppermint lead reality TV stars in open letter: 'We are at a tipping point' (exclusive)

Frankie Grande, Peppermint, and dozens of reality TV stars are asking for "relevant representation of LGBTQ people."

Troye Sivan is 'inspired by sex' for steamy upcoming album

The Grammy nominee is hitting the studio and ready to give fans what they want.

Meet Michols Peña – the new gay manager steaming up 'Southern Hospitality'

The workplace humidity just got spicy in Charleston, and Ricky Cornish reveals all the juicy bits.

The exit interview: Karine Jean-Pierre on misinformation, the White House, and making queer history

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.

Musician Christian Chávez on how he learned to own his queerness

The international superstar opens up about overcoming cultural stigmas to come to a place of self-love and acceptance.

How Prim 'N Poppin' is providing beauty and activism in a conservative America

In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.

Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

Cameron Wright: the 'provocative' nonbinary singer making waves on 'The Voice'

The contestant isn't afraid to be their authentic self on a major network.

Get ready for Roller Jam: the LGBTQ+ skating spectacle

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

Racquel Chevremont is the LGBTQ+ representation that 'The Real Housewives' needs

The model is latest queer star to join RHONY, next to Jenna Lyons.

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

This out women's soccer player is celebrating Pride without labels: 'You're good just where you are'

Washington Spirit defender Anna Heilferty tells the Advocate about growing LGBTQ+ representation in women's soccer.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

Trans employee slams Marvel's ‘allies’ Pride series for 'erasing' LGBTQ+ voices (exclusive)

Marvel said it would celebrate Pride this year "by looking beyond those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and focusing on those who support them: the allies.”

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

From player to broadcaster, meet the queer Black soccer pro breaking down the Washington Spirit

Former NWSL Washington Spirit player Gaby Vincent tells The Advocate about her "full circle moment" becoming a broadcaster for the team.

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representation

Colby King seeks to teach young queer POC about the financial possibilities of their culture and art.

As the B-52s embark on what could be their final tour this September, Pete Crighton reflects on the impact the group had on him, reminding us that through every challenge, we can dazzle the world with our authentic selves and celebrate our differences.

Most LGBTQ+ adults believe that there is currently not much to no acceptance at all for trans people, a new survey reports.

Frankie Grande, Peppermint, and dozens of reality TV stars are asking for "relevant representation of LGBTQ people."

The Grammy nominee is hitting the studio and ready to give fans what they want.

The workplace humidity just got spicy in Charleston, and Ricky Cornish reveals all the juicy bits.

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.

The international superstar opens up about overcoming cultural stigmas to come to a place of self-love and acceptance.

In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

The contestant isn't afraid to be their authentic self on a major network.

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

The model is latest queer star to join RHONY, next to Jenna Lyons.

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

Washington Spirit defender Anna Heilferty tells the Advocate about growing LGBTQ+ representation in women's soccer.

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart told The Advocate about the reason for her viral video and her approach to content creation.

Marvel said it would celebrate Pride this year "by looking beyond those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and focusing on those who support them: the allies.”

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Former NWSL Washington Spirit player Gaby Vincent tells The Advocate about her "full circle moment" becoming a broadcaster for the team.