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LGBTQ+ cruise rescues 11 refugees adrift in the Gulf of Mexico

Video footage from the ship shows a yellow rescue boat traveling between the refugees’ vessel and the cruise ship, bringing them aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas in small groups.

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This LGBTQ+ travel company’s mission of inclusivity is radical & ‘You’re more than welcome’

As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.

Ronan Farrow to Present Peabody Award to 'Welcome to Chechnya'

The 2020 HBO documentary documented the horrific state-sponsored gay purge taking place in the Chechen Republic.

Who was Oscar V. Peterson, the man replacing gay rights icon Harvey Milk on a U.S. Navy ship?

Sailors will undoubtedly take pride in honoring World War II hero Peterson, but there was no reason not to take pride in Milk.

Gay teen to the rescue

Perry Moore's latest novel, Hero, about a budding young superhero and his teenage cohorts, borrows a lot from its predecessors but all in all is a fun read.

Meet Norma McCorvey, the LGBTQ Roe in Roe v. Wade

As anti-abortion groups blanket Washington to protest the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, read up on the legendary case's LGBT plaintiff and her little known story.

Leslie Hall and the world of Internet camp

Wearing bedazzled jumpsuits and blue eyeliner, the latest YouTube darling has taken her brand of hip-hop on the road. The next stop for Leslie Hall? World domination.

When Meghan Mentioned 'The Little Mermaid,' My Gay Heart Knew Her Pain

Queer people intuitively understand the pressures from family to conform for the sake of appearances. But in their hearts, they want more.

Op-ed: The Friends of Hugo Chavez

With friends like Hugo Chavez, who needs enemies?

Op-ed: My Kid's First Dress

A dad realizes he supports his kid's exploration of gender identity more than he expected.

The LGBT Heroes of 9/11

We look back in time via The Advocate's special cover story after the tragedy on September 11, 2001.

Chicago's Creating Change Conference Was a Mess

When a near-violent protest shut down a planned reception for LGBT Israeli group A Wider Bridge at the Creating Change conference last month, everyone involved lost. 

Eco-Homo

City slicker Adam H. Graham travels all the way from the Galapagos Islands to Alaska to find an eco-oriented vacation that fits him just right.

LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline Announces Lineup for its 47th Year

This year's festival will host special guests Taylor Mac, Alaska, and Sofia Coppola.

Excerpt: What It Means to Be a Man Alive

Trans author Thomas Page McBee shares true stories of violence and forgiveness from his new memoir, Man Alive.

Op-ed: How Animated Shows Like Futurama Can Unite Us All

Top voice actor Billy West on one of the most LGBT-friendly animated series going.

The Best Thriller & Fantasy Novels We Read in 2019

From noir mystery to fantastical worlds, these LGBTQ novels enchanted us.

The Court Cases That Changed Our World

Many of the greatest strides in the fight for LGBT social justice and sexual liberation were the result of court cases, often involving accidental activists simply fighting for the right to live their lives like everybody else.

Hot Sheet: March 6, 2015

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the songs of Empire, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Miss Coco Peru, gay legend Lance Loud, and more.

26 of the Best LGBTQ Novels We Discovered This Year

They had us discovering queer romance in Israel, Greenland, France, and our own backyards.