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On a D.C. rooftop, prominent authors and activists vowed to ‘save our stories’ from book bans

“Banning books is banning stories. Banning stories is banning existence. Banning existence is banning hope,” Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets told attendees at the Penguin Random House-sponsored event.

Op-ed: How This Ableist Lesbian Mom Opened Her Eyes

What happens when a baby being carried by a surrogate is diagnosed with a disability? LGBT parents should think carefully about the answer.

Cutting the cord on compassion, how one federal order cut lifelines to millions of LGBTQ+ youth

This decision by the Trump administration to abruptly end LGBTQ+ crisis support through 988 not only disregards empirical research but simultaneously silences the voices of countless vulnerable youth.

'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans

“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.

How Mothers Nikki and Jill Protect Their Financial Security and Family

Watch The Advocate new series Milestones Part II: Marriage and Family Planning. 

The Trump Administration has killed America’s lifeline to the world

Opinion: By dismantling USAID and slashing more than 80 percent of its programs, the Trump administration has jeopardized decades of bipartisan progress, endangered millions of lives, and sent a dangerous message: America no longer leads with humanity.

How Big Freedia Is Getting Through Lockdown and Losing Her Mom

The Queen of Bounce discusses her memoir God Save the Queen Diva! and how she's creating art in a time of social-distancing.

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.

The Advocate saved my life. Here's how you can support our important work.

Your gift can ensure our journalism remains a resource for future generations of LGBTQ+ people, writes community editor Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

WATCH: Gay All-Stars Come Out for 'Imitation Game' Campaign

An awards-season ad promoting the movie mixes history with blurbs from LGBT leaders and icons,

For the People Who Embody Safer Spaces When Physical Spaces Are Not Enough

Black and brown LGBTQ folks can provide safe havens that give young people a chance to be their own heroes, writes Louie A. Ortiz-Fonseca.

Op-ed: We Need to Protect Our Trans Children

In the wake of trans teen Leelah Alcorn's suicide, a trans advocate calls for adults to actively show trans youth they are accepted at home and beyond.

Op-ed: Who Do You Wear to a Stoning?

No, the Beverly Hills Hotel isn't the only big business owned by someone antigay, but one activist says that by condemning it, it could be the last.

Why Queer Characters in Comic Books Matter

Gay indie comic creator Brian Andersen addresses the power and importance of LGBT representation in comic books.

It’s Time for Biden and Senate Democrats to Save Voting Rights

With voting rights legislation stalled, it's almost as if Mitch McConnell was still majority leader.

Op-ed: How to Use Social Media for Good

Some kids use social media for bullying. Others use it for good.

Losing the simplicity of the penny — something that stood for the values of our patriots

Opinion: The disappearance of America’s smallest coin mirrors the erosion of its foundational ideals, writes John Casey.

Teenage Bounty Hunters' Queer Fans Deserve a 2nd Season and Resolution

Netflix canceled the series, which features a sweet LGBTQ+ romance, just months shortly after its first season premiered in August.