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Seat Filler October

The Advocate's queen on the New York theater scene discovers killer hermaphrodites, ancient Roman himbos, and enough lesbian drama to fill a seventh season of The L Word.

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Which gayborhoods are the most expensive? Here are the top 10

These are the ten most expensive gayborhoods in the U.S. — and they're not all in New York or California.

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Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One, has died

Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.

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6 historic gayborhoods you should visit in 2026 that are still thriving

These LGBTQ+ neighborhoods have rich histories — and they're just as vibrant today as they have been in the past.

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Transgender Woman Violently Attacked in Palm Springs, Video Shows

Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

Gay Bar ID Policy Called Discriminatory

Woman and her family on the run after starting a brutal gay village brawl

The drunken family beat one man unconscious, gashed a woman across the chest with a broken bottle, and kicked and punched multiple women lying prone on the ground.

Seat Filler October

The Advocate's queen on the New York theater scene discovers killer hermaphrodites, ancient Roman himbos, and enough lesbian drama to fill a seventh season of The L Word.

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Stonewall Inn Proved It Was a Landmark

Stonewall's designation as a national monument comes less than two weeks after tragedy.

Fire Island Commercial District Bought for 17M

Multiple Attacks on Gay Men in NYC, Hours After Rally

Dan Contarino, a nightlife promoter, was brutally beaten last night in the East Village around the same time a gay male couple were also attacked in the SoHo neighborhood.

15 of the Queerest Places to Spend New Year’s

Whether it’s with millions of people or with a few, check out these places to go to have a queer New Year’s Eve.

Meet the Olympics' Gay Cousin

A few thousand miles from London, gay athletes converged to play and party.

Which gayborhoods are the most expensive? Here are the top 10

These are the ten most expensive gayborhoods in the U.S. — and they're not all in New York or California.

Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One, has died

Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.

6 historic gayborhoods you should visit in 2026 that are still thriving

These LGBTQ+ neighborhoods have rich histories — and they're just as vibrant today as they have been in the past.

WeHo Without Wheels

West Hollywood is an L.A. environ easily navigated by foot.

Another Florida city will power-wash its rainbow crosswalks away under pressure from Sean Duffy, Ron DeSantis

West Palm Beach officials said rainbow bricks will be installed at Serenity Park instead.

Samantha Allen Explores the Growing LGBTQ Population in Red States

The author discusses her book, Real Queer America, on the LGBTQ&A podcast.

Harnessing Our LGBTQ+ Cultural Vibrancy Will Help NYC Survive and Thrive

New York City's revival plans should include LGBTQ+ community, says Josh Wood.

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I'm OK With the Dems Backing Away From Identity Politics

The truth is that most Americans are centrist, writes Amanda Kerri, and we can't risk the Republicans holding on to power.

Which Mass Shooting Happened on Your Birthday?

So many memories are now intertwined with tragedy.

Discovering New York's 'Gay Bars That Are Gone'

Even before the tragedy in Orlando, New Yorker Michael Ryan knew the importance of LGBT spaces. Ryan tells us about his walking tour of fallen gay bars and clubs, which were all marked with the message "GAY BAR WAS HERE."

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Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

The drunken family beat one man unconscious, gashed a woman across the chest with a broken bottle, and kicked and punched multiple women lying prone on the ground.

The Advocate's queen on the New York theater scene discovers killer hermaphrodites, ancient Roman himbos, and enough lesbian drama to fill a seventh season of The L Word.

Stonewall's designation as a national monument comes less than two weeks after tragedy.

Dan Contarino, a nightlife promoter, was brutally beaten last night in the East Village around the same time a gay male couple were also attacked in the SoHo neighborhood.

Whether it’s with millions of people or with a few, check out these places to go to have a queer New Year’s Eve.

A few thousand miles from London, gay athletes converged to play and party.

These are the ten most expensive gayborhoods in the U.S. — and they're not all in New York or California.

Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.

These LGBTQ+ neighborhoods have rich histories — and they're just as vibrant today as they have been in the past.

West Hollywood is an L.A. environ easily navigated by foot.

West Palm Beach officials said rainbow bricks will be installed at Serenity Park instead.

The author discusses her book, Real Queer America, on the LGBTQ&A podcast.

New York City's revival plans should include LGBTQ+ community, says Josh Wood.

The truth is that most Americans are centrist, writes Amanda Kerri, and we can't risk the Republicans holding on to power.

So many memories are now intertwined with tragedy.

Even before the tragedy in Orlando, New Yorker Michael Ryan knew the importance of LGBT spaces. Ryan tells us about his walking tour of fallen gay bars and clubs, which were all marked with the message "GAY BAR WAS HERE."