In 1970, 'America's Mom' June Lockhart bravely spoke out defending 'homosexuals' when others wouldn't
Opinion: Lockhart, who died Thursday, was a beloved fixture on television and a lifelong LGBTQ+ ally, writes John Casey.
October 25, 2025
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20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
July 8, 2016
Troy Perry's pride
June 1970 saw the nation's first gay pride parades. Here, the unabridged recollection of L.A.'s maiden march, told by Metropolitan Community Church founder Troy Perry.
May 18, 2007
Letters to President-elect Obama: Reverend Troy Perry
Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.
November 19, 2008
Oped Meet My Hero of the Gay Rights Movement
A contributor reflects on meeting his hero Troy Perry.
December 21, 2011
How Should Pride Respond to Cakeshop?
Rev. Troy Perry, the president of L.A. Pride, and readers of The Advocate weigh in on the LGBT community's response to the Supreme Court decision.
June 5, 2018
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.
May 5, 2017
The Advocate Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Awards Luncheon
Honorees Rev. Troy Perry, Robin Tyler, Connor Franta, Kat Blaque, and Paul Colichman spoke to the past, present, and future of the LGBT activism.
June 14, 2017
The Religious Roots of Pride
Anti-LGBTQ forces have falsely claimed ownership of organized religion. Time to take it back.
June 27, 2019
Pride Has Always Been a Protest
As Los Angeles, Washington, and other cities prepare for marches Sunday, it's enlightening to remember Pride's roots.
June 10, 2017
Harvey Milk Stamp Promoted
Several LGBT activists are campaigning for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring Harvey Milk, and one of them says Milk would love it -- and find it hilarious.
March 29, 2011
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
WATCH Celebrities Wish The Advocate Happy 45th Anniversary
Out performers such as Drew Droege, Sean Maher, Ross Mathews, and Bruce Vilanch were joined by allies such as attorney Gloria Allred, GCB star Mark Deklin, and Traci Lords in celebrating The Advocate's 45th anniversary.
April 11, 2012
Speakers Announced for National Equality March
Speakers for the October 11 National Equality March on Washington were announced on Thursday.
September 30, 2009
GLBT History Month: 31 Days, 31 Heroes
October is GLBT History Month, a national celebration of queer culture through the ages. To remind people of our achievements, the Equality Forum has honored a hero for every day of the month. Who made the list?
October 31, 2008
