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Discover the LGBTQ+ paradise of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Soak in the sun, culture, and LGBTQ+ celebrations at the Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino.

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You won't believe the meaning of The Rock's beige handkerchief in 'GQ' cover

Dwayne Johnson wore a beige handkerchief in his back pocket – here's what that means in the Hanky Code.

15 Gay Founding Fathers, Mothers, and their straight allies

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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.

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India

A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband

Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

Marriage Equality USA poster during protest with gay couple posing in background 2011 San Francisco California

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'Kiss your kids goodbye:' Indiana mom tells teacher who flew a Pride flag in class, police say

The angry mom reportedly brought a firearm to her daughter's elementary school and later sent a threatening email to the out teacher.

Discover the LGBTQ+ paradise of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Soak in the sun, culture, and LGBTQ+ celebrations at the Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino.

You won't believe the meaning of The Rock's beige handkerchief in 'GQ' cover

Dwayne Johnson wore a beige handkerchief in his back pocket – here's what that means in the Hanky Code.

Historic Vatican gathering punts on LGBTQ+ issues

The Synod of Synodality was supposed to decide important doctrinal issues but instead upset most, observers say.

A Lesbian Journalist on Dire Dating Conditions of Pakistan

There are three women seeking women on Tinder in the entire nation -- and two of them may be men.

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.

A Prop 8 couple remembers how much of an LGBTQ+ ally Kamala Harris is

Kamala Harris officiated Kris Perry and Sandy Stier's wedding in 2013, just an hour after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on same-sex marriages in California.

Church of England Plans Blessings for Gay Couples

Parishes within the Church of England still cannot officially marry gay and lesbian couples, but can offer public blessings.

Arkansas County Clerk Resigns Over Marriage Equality

Cleburne County Clerk Dana Guffey will resign rather than issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

A Methodist pastor was defrocked 20 years ago for being gay. She's finally been reinstated

Beth Stroud said her "whole life would have been different" had she not been removed from her position in the church.

Pope Francis: Sexual pleasure is a gift from God, but avoid lust and porn

The statements come amid conservative criticism of the pope and news that the Vatican will issue a document on so-called gender ideology.

Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters

This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."

Australians Give an Overwhelming 'Yes' to Marriage Equality

A postal survey found 61.6 percent of respondents in favor, but now it's up to Parliament to vote on the issue.

When Bisexual People Get Left Out of Marriage

Bisexuals have long been on the front lines for marriage equality yet get labeled as gay or lesbian.

Celebrations of Marriage Equality Around the World

The landmark ruling that made same sex marriage legal in the United States was cheered around the planet.

Matt Baume, Andrew Sullivan Revisit the '80s in Defining Marriage

In this excerpt from Matt Baume's book Defining Marriage, Andrew Sullivan discusses how hard it was to grasp the idea of marriage equality in the age of Bush I.

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The angry mom reportedly brought a firearm to her daughter's elementary school and later sent a threatening email to the out teacher.

Soak in the sun, culture, and LGBTQ+ celebrations at the Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino.

Dwayne Johnson wore a beige handkerchief in his back pocket – here's what that means in the Hanky Code.

The Synod of Synodality was supposed to decide important doctrinal issues but instead upset most, observers say.

There are three women seeking women on Tinder in the entire nation -- and two of them may be men.

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.

Kamala Harris officiated Kris Perry and Sandy Stier's wedding in 2013, just an hour after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on same-sex marriages in California.

Parishes within the Church of England still cannot officially marry gay and lesbian couples, but can offer public blessings.

Cleburne County Clerk Dana Guffey will resign rather than issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

Beth Stroud said her "whole life would have been different" had she not been removed from her position in the church.

The statements come amid conservative criticism of the pope and news that the Vatican will issue a document on so-called gender ideology.

This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."

A postal survey found 61.6 percent of respondents in favor, but now it's up to Parliament to vote on the issue.

Bisexuals have long been on the front lines for marriage equality yet get labeled as gay or lesbian.

The landmark ruling that made same sex marriage legal in the United States was cheered around the planet.

In this excerpt from Matt Baume's book Defining Marriage, Andrew Sullivan discusses how hard it was to grasp the idea of marriage equality in the age of Bush I.