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Chaka Khan celebrates Whitney Houston's LGBTQ+ anthem 'I'm Every Woman'

Out chatted with the R&B legend backstage at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special , and Khan had nothing but praise for her friend and fellow icon Houston.

Hillary Clinton Lays Out Her Vision, Blasts Donald Trump's

The line of the night: “A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.

Idol, Give Back the Four Hours I Spent Watching

If you don't give, next year's Idol Gives Back marathon is going to be even longer.

“Thanks, Mrs. A!”

Chris's natural talent for dressing drag queens finally gets a chance to breathe freely as the designers make stripper gear for lady wrestlers.

LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

Famous Feminist's Transphobic Tirade Over Caitlyn Jenner

Greer defended her characterization of trans women with sharp language: 'Just because you lop off your dick and then wear a dress doesn't make you a fucking woman.'

130 Reps Present Strike Against DOMA

130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.

The Man Behind the 'Hair'

In his most candid interview to date, James Rado the cocreator and original star of Hair discusses the making of the musical and his intimate relationship with collaborator Gerome Ragni--a relationship that inspired the characters of Claude and Berger and consequently changed America forever.

Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important

First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.

Leave Lindsay Alone?

The media is especially light on Lohan and Ronson. What gives? Plus, Newsweek mirrors TheAdvocate's cover story on Lawrence King, the Democrats attack "don't ask, don't tell," and the isle of Lesbos hasn't seen this much action since Sappho

Speakers at the 2018 Women's March, By City

Powerhouse speakers are expected at four cities, but protests will be held across the nation.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime

Lauralee Bell on Thom Bierdz, Chris Engen makes a statement, Forbes March heads back to daytime, and Eden Riegel gets bitchy.

Broad Appeal

Charles Busch talks Liza and Judy at the Palace and takes Kathleen Turner camping off-Broadway in The Third Story.

Hot Sheet for December 7, 2012

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Tori Amos is remixed, a truly "Saucy Monky," and The Skinny steams up your DVD player.

10 Terrible Trans Words to Know (But Not Say)

Here's a guide to words well-known throughout the transgender community and yet misunderstood, misused, or unknown in the world outside the T. 

Prime Time 25: LGBT Seniors Making a Difference

These 25 LGBT achievers over 65 are proving that a person can change the world at any age.

The Best Poets: Hear From Lambda's Nominees

The Advocate asked each nominated poet and poetry editor from this year's Lambda Literary Awards to submit one from their collection.

A Day in Gay America: November 9, 2012

An amazing assortment of images came in from our readers as part of "A Day in Gay America." From silly and creative, to meaningful and heartfelt, this is what you were doing on November 9, 2012.

49 Victims' Names Released in Pulse Shooting

City officials have released the names of 49 people killed at the gay nightclub in Orlando Sunday. 

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The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"