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Martina Navratilova Says Transgender Women Can’t Be Lesbians

The out tennis legend continues to make anti-transgender comments.

LGBTQ+ History Month’s Founder Urges Unity Over Division

Rodney Wilson, the educator who envisioned LGBTQ+ History Month, delves into evolving inclusivity, tackling exclusionary trends, and the dire need for continuous education amid a changing political landscape.

How LGBTQ+ History Month Began

It went from a teacher’s vision to a global celebration.

The LGBTQ+ History Exhibit That (Unfortunately) Made History

A scandal in Missouri shows the past is very much present when it comes to erasing the queer experience.

Knowing LGBT History Is Knowing Yourself

The founder of LGBT History Month, which kicks off Thursday, explains how learning about our past helped him live a more honest, open, and integrated life.

Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

Op-ed: The Story Behind the First LGBT History Month

Four academic leaders describe how LGBT History Month was launched, amid stiff resistance, more than two decades ago.

Jesus and St. Paul were asexual, and everybody in heaven is nonbinary

Have you ever wondered about the sexual identities of Jesus and St. Paul? Or how gender and sexuality might influence our understanding of heaven?

The sexy professor

Doug Spearman, the out actor who plays buttoned-up Chance on Noah's Arc, swears he's nothing like his character. Well, except for that part about driving his car into a cheating boyfriend's house.

Op-ed: What I Learned Protesting in Ferguson

Every minority group in America is fighting some sort of war, be it social, economic, or political. Imagine what an army of minorities could do if we fought together.

Darryl Stephens of Noah's Arc Nearly Quit Acting Before Becoming a Dad

The actor talks about how the gay drama depicted subjects like HIV and effeminate gay men, and his own decision to become a father.

Our 18 Favorite Films at Outfest

This year's Outfest features more than 150 films. The Advocate has chosen 18 of our favorites.