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Texas constable tells legislators ‘We’re not interested in being the potty police’ at bathroom bill hearing

The father of a transgender child said that in nine years of working near a court bathroom, he has gotten zero complaints about people using it.

Overturning Roe Is Already Upending Thousands of LGBTQ+ Lives

The conservative Supreme Court has shown it cares little for precedent or restraint.

Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected world

Learn how one organization is working to defend As legislation aimed at protecting minors online threatens to censor essential LGBTQ+ content and other vital information, how one organization is workingpotentially infringing on privacy and stifling free expression under the guise of safety. How one organization is working on

On Roe v. Wade's anniversary, the meaning of the ruling — and its loss

The abortion rights ruling stood for almost 50 years, with major implications for other bodily autonomy rights. What are the implications of its overturning?

Are We at the Dick Pic Tipping Point?

It's time to end the shame and anxiety over naked selfies. Jeff Bezos may have helped us do just that.

Did the Respect for Marriage Act Displace the Equality Act?

A longtime LGBTQ+ activist contemplates whether perfection really is the enemy of progress.

LGBTQ+ Celebs & Allies Express Outrage Over Roe v. Wade Leak

George Takei, Cher, Roxane Gay, and more took to social media platforms to express their fury and hearbreak over the leaked Supreme Court decision.

How Queer People Can Mourn and Continue to Fight for Abortion for All

With the fall of Roe and other civil rights hanging in the balance, writer Steph Black illuminates why LGBTQ+ people still need access to safe abortions. 

Would a New President Clinton Repeat DOMA's Mistakes?

It's time to ask Hillary Clinton whether she's prepared to veto anti-LGBT legislation outright, or if she'd consider 'defensive action,' like she contends DOMA and DADT were for her husband.

Reading the Far Right: Glowing Reviews for Trump's First 100 Days

We read the extreme right's "alternative facts" on Trump's record and more, so you don't have to.

The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

SCOTUS Already Ruled Against N.C.'s Law 20 Years Ago

Could a lawsuit against North Carolina's infamous anti-LGBT bill win transgender Americans their first precedent-setting victory at the Supreme Court?

Every Supreme Court decision that radically changed LGBTQ+ rights

The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.

LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline Announces Lineup for its 47th Year

This year's festival will host special guests Taylor Mac, Alaska, and Sofia Coppola.

10 Things We’ve Learned From the North Carolina Debacle

Here's your primer on where we go from here.

James Dean A New Film Tells the Sexual Truth

Filmmaker Matthew Mishory discusses his provocative new movie, Joshua Tree 1951, and explains why we're still fascinated by the late screen icon.

Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself

The Advocate Picks Its Phobie of the Year: Pat McCrory

This year had a lot of competition for worst person, but only one could win among losers.

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World

The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten.

Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year

Friday the 13th is upon us, in 2013. Let's review the year's 13 biggest homophobes with The Advocate's annual Phobie Awards.