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Thousands honor suffragist Susan B. Anthony for Election Day

There's a tradition of leaving "I Voted" stickers on her gravestone on Election Day.

Our path forward

The recently departed head of the Human Rights Campaign quotes Martin Luther King and Susan B. Anthony to argue that the gay rights movement should stay the course in fighting for full equality--including marriage rights.

Surprise: Donald Trump's Speech to Empower Women Was All About Him

Trump attempted his best behavior during a speech to women in honor of Women's History Month, but it's easy to read between his lines. 

Right-Wingers Love Kavanaugh, With a Big Exception

The far-right American Family Association has doubts but has backed off outright opposition to the Supreme Court nominee.

Welcome to the Resistance

This is the beginning of The Advocate's new column that will keep tabs on the day-by-day resistance movement against Trump.

Religious Right Overjoyed by 'License to Discriminate'

The Trump administration's Friday actions may have appalled others, but members of the religious right are thrilled.

Berry Delivers Stirring Pride Speech

John Berry, the highest-ranking openly LGBT official in the Obama administration, delivered a stirring and poignant appeal to Justice Department employees at their Pride celebration.

Larry Kramer Wasn't Kind and Cuddly. He Was Effective

He was also a survivor, a Cassandra, and a legendary hero.

Marriage Metaphors with Rick Santorum

Marriage Metaphors, with Rick Santorum

LIVEBLOG: Election Day

Republicans have had an unthinkable night, with it becoming a real possibility the party will retain control of the Senate and House, while also winning the presidency.

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Fear of Flying... To the White House

In the heady first years of feminism, lesbians crashed the party, forever bonding the two movements. To win the presidency, Hillary Clinton must reckon with both.

Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists

The leaders of the new group are out of step with most U.S. Catholics, says the Human Rights Campaign.

Hex the vote? Why Election Day is the witching hour for empowered 'childless cat ladies'

Throughout history, women who challenged expectations were labeled as "witches" and persecuted, but now they’re turning that stigma into strength, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.


The ERA Is Queer and It Always Has Been

It's been a year since Virginia became the final state needed to ratify the ERA, and trans politician Danica Roem was a key factor. 

LGBTQ+ History: When NOW Purged Lesbians From Its Feminist Movement

This the history of Betty Friedan, "feminine feminists" and the Lavender Menace.

Sandy Stone is the first transgender woman inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame

Stone, credited with starting the field of transgender studies, is a woman of many accomplishments.

Famous Moments On the Wrong Side of History

One day we will laugh at the freak out over marriage equality. After all, the zipper frightened people to death at one time, too. Here are some historic lows of paranoid impediments to progress.

The Stories Behind 4 Gay New Orleans Landmarks

Just in time for Southern Decadence, historian Frank Perez tells us the tales of vibrant gay New Orleans.

PHOTOS: Lee Daniels Honored at Outfest Legacy Awards

Outfest, along with Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Raven-Symone, and more, honored Lee Daniels with its Visionary Award for his cinematic achievements.

Hot Sheet for October 12

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Gayby premieres in New York City, an American Horror Story with a hot new cast and plot, plus Brandy makes a return.