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Who are the Log Cabin Republicans, the LGBTQ+ conservative group?

It has long been the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Republican group. Here's where it's been and where it is now.

Why Some Longtime Gay Republicans Oppose Trump

Many gay Republicans have been turned off by Donald Trump, but some activists think a diverse group of LGBTQ+ people can build a more inclusive party.

Time to Crash the Party

While the White House hemorrhages LGBT support, James Kirchick wonders: Why isn't the GOP vying for our votes?

Investigating the congressional closet

In September 1996 The Advocate ran a story titled "On the record," which has been repeatedly cited as the deliberate outing of congressmen Jim Kolbe (pictured) and Mark Foley. Decide for yourself. Here's the original text of that now infamous investigation.

Hope and History

As a candidate Obama promised us a lot; as president he's delivered very little -- and many gay people are getting impatient. Does the outcry unmask this president's indifference, or reveal our own impotence as a movement?

LGBTQ+ Republicans: What a Joke

The GOP decided long ago that scapegoating the community is more valuable than courting it. Will that ever change?