Queer survival in Mississippi and the bars that saved us
On Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, gay bars weren’t just nightlife but sanctuaries where queer Southeners risked everything to exist, to dance, and to be seen, writes Mark Burr.
October 27, 2025
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Red states are destroying their rainbow crosswalks. Here's what you should know
Here's what you need to know about the rainbow crosswalks: who funds them, if they're safe, and why they're really being removed.
October 14, 2025
When they silence our science: The LGBTQ+ research purge & why it matters
Opinion: Research on trauma recovery for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence was silenced, impacting care, silencing experiences, and threatening future research.
June 25, 2025
52% of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people
There were 932 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 – equal to 2.5 incidents every day, according to GLAAD.
June 2, 2025
LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close
Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.
March 12, 2025
Transgender people face more harassment in bathrooms that match their sex assigned at birth: study
A new study proves that transgender people are more likely to face harassment when using bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth than in facilities that match their identities.
February 19, 2025
Grammys 2025: Empowering messages from LGBTQ+ celebs
Ricky Cornish shares how Wayne Brady, Scott Hoying, and more queer stars are speaking out in the face of the second coming of Trump.
February 3, 2025
Transgender youth are terrified of Donald Trump — but they're not losing hope (exclusive)
Ahead of the inauguration, The Advocate asked young trans people about the biggest challenges facing them – and what the rest of us can do to help.
January 6, 2025
Discover the LGBTQ+ paradise of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Soak in the sun, culture, and LGBTQ+ celebrations at the Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino.
November 29, 2024
Jóvenes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ no se sienten seguros en la escuela: “Un lugar de temor en lugar de un lugar de aprendizaje”.
El 52 por ciento de los estudiantes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ han experimentado acoso escolar debido a su identidad, y el 13 por ciento informó que fueron acosados por maestros o personal administrativo.
August 23, 2024
LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'
52 percent of LGBTQ+ Gen Z students have experienced bullying because of their identity, with 13 percent reporting that they were bullied by teachers or administrative staff.
June 28, 2024
Should LGBTQ+ travelers visit places where homosexuality is outlawed? It's complicated
"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”
June 3, 2024
Target scales back on LGBTQ+ Pride Month merch after right-wing outrage damages sales
The retailer, which has almost 2,000 locations across the United States, will only stock Pride products in about half of their stores.
May 10, 2024
This gay dad is standing up to conservatives after one host called him a 'pervert homo' (exclusive)
José Rolón, known as @nycgaydad on social media, is speaking out after a "D-list Tucker Carlson" accused him of sexcrimes without evidence.
February 29, 2024
What States Have the Most Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes?
A report by the ADL and GLAAD tracked the U.S. states with the most anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the last year.
July 7, 2023