String of bomb threats force evacuations at HBCUs & DNC HQ after Charlie Kirk shooting
The DNC and several HBCUs have evacuated or been placed on lockdown after receiving threats.
September 11, 2025
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Out Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Makes Broadway History With Slave Play
Harris also wrote the queer-themed Daddy, which starred Alan Cumming.
July 11, 2019
Black Gay Man Davante Lewis Is First Out State Official in Louisiana
Lewis, an advocate for renewable energy, won a runoff election to become a member of the state's Public Service Commission.
December 12, 2022
Kan. Minister Gets Death Threats for Performing Same-Sex Weddings
Rev. Jackie Carter says her congregation has been receiving harassing phone calls, including calls threatening her life, on a daily basis.
December 5, 2014
Letters to President-elect Obama: Bob Smith
Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.
November 19, 2008
The Oscar Nominations Are Here and (a Little Bit) Queer
Kristin Stewart and Ariana DeBose are among the handful of LGBTQ+ folks to receive a nod at this year's Academy Awards.
February 8, 2022
Hall of Fame Part Three
Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.
March 21, 2012
The untold story behind the first National Coming Out Day
How Jean O’Leary and a community of visionaries turned courage into history.
October 11, 2025
20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
July 8, 2016
The 15 Best LGBT Summer Reads: Anne Rice, Kevin Sessums
On the beach or the plane, chances are you'll want a good book to go with you. These are some of the season's most engaging reads.
May 29, 2015
19 Shows LGBT Viewers Can't Miss This Fall
The Advocate staff picks our favorite inclusive shows that make up fall 2014’s must-see LGBT TV.
September 22, 2014