New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history
The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.
May 27, 2024
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Was America's First Female Soldier Also LGBT?
A woman in colonial Massachusetts donned men's clothing in order to escape the restrictions of her gender. Centuries later, her transgender descendant has told her story.
April 21, 2014
'A League of Their Own' Is 'Forgetting the Rules' in New Trailer
The new and queer-inclusive series about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League premieres August 12.
July 26, 2022
Some of Us Weren’t 'Fixed,' and the Results Were Fantastic
"Today I'd like to highlight the fact that intersex people are much more than just the medical procedures that we are often subjected to."
October 26, 2022
Twitter Roasts Lauren Boebert for Claiming 'Patriot' Is Her Pronoun
Do Republicans even know what a pronoun is?
May 26, 2021
Exclusive: Sen. Chris Coons Reflects on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal
Coons, who championed repeal during his first month in office, discusses progress made and progress needed in a video for The Advocate.
December 22, 2020
Pete Buttigieg calls out Alitos’ ‘insurrectionist symbology’ after complaint over Pride flags
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation laid out the difference between Pride flags and insurrectionist flags.
June 12, 2024
Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, calls to replace the Pride flag with a 'shame' flag
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was secretly recorded ranting against the rainbow banner, saying she'd like to replace it with a Sacred Heart symbol or a "shame" flag.
June 11, 2024
15 Gay Founding Fathers, Mothers, and their straight allies
Was Benjamin Franklin gay? Was Alexander Hamilton bisexual? Was Betsy Ross stitching a sapphic revolution? Learn more about these queer patriots and their straight allies.
January 18, 2017
Conservatives charge that American Girl promotes lesbianism
American Girl, manufacturer of a highly popular line of dolls and children's books, has become the target of conservative activists threatening a boycott unless the toy maker cuts off contributions to a youth organization that supports abortion rights and acceptance of lesbians.
October 17, 2005
Was One of George Washington's Generals Intersex?
The newest episode of America's Hidden Stories delves into the mystery.
April 8, 2019
Lucas Grindley: My Goodbye to The Advocate
The current editor in chief departs The Advocate with a reminder of an old memo about its future.
July 24, 2018
Trump's Despicable Plan to Turn LGBTs Against Muslims
The president hopes to divide and conquer. We can't let it happen.
February 27, 2017
Dems Make History While Running Gamut of Emotions
Serious moments alternated with humorous ones as the Democrats officially nominated Hillary Clinton and her husband touted her change-making abilities.
July 27, 2016
20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
July 8, 2016
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love's AJ Bloum stole hearts & caught heat — but did she get her dream girl?
“Without this process, I really would not be here in a vibrant relationship with the love of my life today,” Bloum tells sister brand PRIDE.com.
July 3, 2025
Donald Trump signs new executive order affecting transgender military members
He signed the order Monday night on Air Force 1.
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January 27, 2025
Op-ed: What Happened When I Met Dave Kopay
A chance meeting with gay football legend Dave Kopay changed the meaning of pride for one man.
August 29, 2013
Rebuilding our city
The gay and lesbian survivors of Hurricane Katrina are vowing to return to New Orleans and make it more fabulous than ever
September 26, 2005
Mike Johnson flies same Christian nationalist flag outside his office that Samuel Alito flew at vacation home
The Louisiana Republican says a flag used by the January 6 insurrectionists is harmless.
May 24, 2024