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Night of a Thousand Gowns returns for its 39th year of glamour, giving, & LGBTQ+ royalty

Night of a Thousand Gowns returns for its 39th year of glamour, giving, & LGBTQ+ royalty

The Imperial Court of New York’s legendary gala marks nearly 40 years of pageantry and purpose, with a masquerade benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Sir Ari Gold: Stripped and Remixed

With his new album, Play My F**k'n Remix, out today, the gay singer-songwriter talks about contributing to the soundtrack of LGBT freedom, paying respect to queer culture, and running naked through the streets of New York City.

PHOTOS: The Rally Kicks Off Pride Weekend in NYC

New York City's 45th Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Rally launched the weekend with Michelle Visage, Demi Lovato, Sharon Needles, and Betty Who.

PHOTOS: Hanging Out at the GLAAD Awards

More celebrities, more same-sex married couples, and more moving family stories than ever before highlighted the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on Saturday.

Names of Sam Nordquist, Jiggly Caliente, Lady Chablis, and more added to Stonewall Wall of Honor

This year's honorees are all transgender at a time of trans erasure.

Republican 2016 Candidates Aren't Having a Good Day

Some Republican candidates for president want to fight the decision.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night

In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.


More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

Reading the Far Right: Wingnuts Declare Victory in Georgia, Miss.

We found anti-LGBT sentiments aplenty in our reading of extreme-right sites so you don't have to.

The 20+ best LGBTQ+ historic sites and artifacts to add to your bucket list

We recommend Michelangelo's David, the original Pride flag, Stonewall, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and more.

Sasha Velour: Drag Superstar Today, POTUS Tomorrow?

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race discusses the "renaissance" of drag activism, the new racially inclusive Pride flag, and a possible future in politics.

Battle for the Future of the GOP

Marriage equality is one of many issues that threaten to tear apart the Republican party. Will the fissures become visible this Super Tuesday?

Just a Bunch of Friends Who Changed LGBT History

Reverend Troy Perry, Phillip Ray De Blieck, Diane Olson, and Robin Tyler have been agitating for change for half a century.

What Happens When LGBT People Are Priced Out of the Neighborhood?

The LGBT men and women who helped establish the modern identities of cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia are getting pushed out.

7 Things That Are Everything This Week

Escape the election with Moonlight, King Cobra, and the return of Gaga.

LGBT Seniors Share 9 Tales of Young Love

Nine residents of Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing share stories of love from the past and present.

#TBT: When Cross-Dressing Was a Crime

Over 40 American cities passed antidrag laws in the late 1800s. How did that shape the definition of gender normality?  Arresting Dress: Cross-Dressing, Law, and Fascination in 19th Century San Francisco explains.

PHOTOS: NYC Gets Funky for Pride

NYC got down for some serious fun celebrating the 45th anniversary of Stonewall.