Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of national monument
NPS removed historical information about women and race from signs at the Muir Woods National Monument.
July 22, 2025
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We elect presidents that reflect who we are, and in Trump, America proves to be inherently selfish
When considering a candidate, we have always voted for our self-interests and character too, one that matched how we felt about ourselves and what we aspire to be, writes John Casey.
November 7, 2024
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attempt on Donald Trump's life Saturday was only the latest instance in a long history of violence against American political leaders.
July 16, 2024
15 Gay Founding Fathers, Mothers, and their straight allies
Was Benjamin Franklin gay? Was Alexander Hamilton bisexual? Was Betsy Ross stitching a sapphic revolution? Learn more about these queer patriots and their straight allies.
January 18, 2017
Hostility toward gays still rampant in the military
Gays in the U.S. military face continuing hostility on some bases and ships where commanders fail to prohibit harassment more than a decade after the "don't ask, don't tell" policy was enacted.
August 8, 2006
Donald Trump's East Wing demolition trashes First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's queer legacy
Eleanor Roosevelt, who was likely queer, held the first press conference by a first lady in the East Wing, and the wing became a base for her activism.
October 24, 2025
Coming Out on the Titanic
A new book takes us back to the decks of the fated vessel, where tragedy struck both gay and straight passengers.
March 13, 2012
How a historic meeting in 1977 between gay activists and Jimmy Carter's administration paved a way forward
On President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, one of the few people left from a historic White House meeting in 1977 talks about Carter acknowledging the existence of the queer community. “It started the ball rolling for gay rights, because back then, we had no rights," says activist George Raya.
October 1, 2024
Donald Trump Drinks With Lincoln and Roosevelt in White House Portrait
The bizarre artwork was discovered during Trump's 60 Minutes interview.
October 15, 2018
Star Signs Over the White House
Nationally syndicated astrologer Holiday Mathis gives The Advocate the celestial goods on the big three presidential candidates.
April 16, 2008
Opinion: Donald Trump doesn’t deserve to be celebrated on Presidents’ Day
Today is a day of mourning for an America that turned away from its founding ideals and into the grip of authoritarianism, writes John Casey.
February 17, 2025
Experience a First Lady's Forbidden Love Affair in 'White Houses'
Amy Bloom's new historical novel tells the love story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok.
February 28, 2018
Scouting America 'surprised and disappointed' after U.S. military threatens to cut ties
Scouting America told The Advocate that its "values have not changed" even after the U.S. military threatened to sever ties.
November 25, 2025
What Homophobic Hell Will the GOP Unleash on a Gay Frontrunner?
Excitement -- and anxiety -- about Pete Buttigieg's rise to the top.
February 11, 2020
No Building Has Been Damaged More by the Unrest Than the White House
Trump has sullied the People's House -- and his stain and stench may never be fully excised.
June 3, 2020
Women Who Paved the Way: Mercedes De Acosta
To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we remember novelist, playwright, and lover of many famous women, Mercedes De Acosta.
March 17, 2017
Democrats Again Show Big Contrast With GOP
The Democratic presidential candidates once again showed they have a few differences with each other, but many with the Republican field.
November 15, 2015
19 films that made Cary Grant a Hollywood Star
If you've been watching Archie or wondering about the gay/bi rumors, maybe you want to learn what made Grant such a great actor. Here are our recommendations.
December 14, 2023
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.
July 31, 2014