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Queer Asian man assaulted in possible San Francisco hate crime

“He swung his fists five times, trying to hit, hit, hit,” says Pat Karaphat of the unprovoked assault in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.

Fall entertainment previews: Books

We interrupt our usual Reviews section to bring you a roundup of this fall's arts menu.

Gays Arrested in Thailand: Ugly Americans Come in All Shapes

The San Diego couple arrested for mooning a Thai temple don't look like the trashy American stereotype. But there are many ways to be an ugly American, Amanda Kerri writes.

Marriage Equality Rejected by Thailand's Constitutional Court

The ruling has outraged activists, but the court did say that legislators should take action to guarantee equal rights.

Op-ed: Why I Understand Hate Crimes

Hate crimes have been on the rise in New York City. Comedian Mike Gillerman has a theory.

Suspect Indicted for Setting Fire to LGBTQ+ Spaces in Manhattan

The man has been charged with several counts of arson. 

Teenagers are behind a rash of antigay crimes that have been tied to dating apps

Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.

Op-ed: Do You Want Me Just Because I’m Black?

Being desired for only one external attribute gets pretty tiresome.

Op-ed: Is Burger King's Pride Campaign Hypocritical?

Yes, the "Proud Whopper" ad was nice, but if Burger King's corporate policies aren't actually LGBT-inclusive, is the company just paying lip service?

Still Where the Boys Are

The Fort Lauderdale tourism board, looking to soften the city's image after a tough year, invites Advocate associate editor Neal Broverman to experience its sun-drenched virtues.

Op-ed: What It's Like to Date a Porn King

Ad exec Tyler Helms says his relationship with adult entertainer-tycoon Michael Lucas is not what you think it is.

Op-ed: 'Big Gay Love' Advice for Asians in America

The director of Big Gay Love shares the struggles of being an Asian man in the American gay community.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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Far East Escape

For journalist Justin Ocean, losing himself in translation is the ultimate Asian adventure.

Attacks on Imane Khelif prove what we've long known: Transphobia hurts cis women, too

Transphobia is increasingly aimed at cisgender women. This discrimination extends beyond sports, creating new victims of anti-trans hate.