Nearly 30 Years Later, Lesbian Couple's Murder in National Park Remains Unsolved
Julianne "Julie" Williams and Laura "Lollie" Winans' killer is still unidentified after their 1996 slayings in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.
November 21, 2023
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At Least 26 Arrested in 'Stonewall'-Style Gay Sex Sting at D.C. Park
The U.S. Park Police has been accused of dispatching plainclothes officers to entice men.
August 15, 2019
Former Texas park ranger charged with luring and sexually assaulting gay men
Joey Lamar Ellis is accused of finding men after hours in the park he worked at, forcing them to strip, robbing, and sexually assaulting them.
December 11, 2024
National Park Service cracks down on Pride leaving LGBTQ+ rangers feeling betrayed
Recently, the National Park Service issued a memo barring employees from attending Pride parades in uniform. Official participation appears uncertain, and many LGBQT+ Rangers are feeling defeated.
May 23, 2024
Outdoor Fun With Your Pets
Bring your pet along next time you go out to get some fresh air and try these exciting outdoor activities.
August 17, 2016
Patriot Front Members Arrested on Way to Target Pride Event
A tipster reported the group of identically clad extremists before they could get to their destination.
June 13, 2022
Bethel Park, Butler and Milwaukee, and how MAGA hate persists
Only a fool would believe that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump would stop MAGA hate because there is no MAGA without hate.
July 17, 2024
Legendary 1970 Gay Dance Party Honored by Chicago Pride Concert
Renaissance One will showcase of-the-minute artists in an event paying homage to the city's first public same-sex dance.
June 26, 2019
Hundreds of Counter Protests and Vigils Spring Up in Wake of Charlottesville
The events that occurred on Friday were horrific but people are joining together in protest.
August 13, 2017
Right-wing blogger required to pay $1.1 million for defaming Idaho drag queen
Summer Bushnell falsely accused Eric Posey of exposing his genitals to kids during a pride event.
May 28, 2024
Gay Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Running for U.S. Senate
The Pennsylvanian would be the first Black gay man -- and first gay man overall -- in the chamber.
February 18, 2021
Trump, Noem, and Gabbard try to ‘86’ the real and harmless meaning of '86'
Opinion: The trio and other Trump henchpersons want to 86 dissent, 86 satire, and 86 the First Amendment, writes John Casey.
May 21, 2025
'No Kings' protests: What to know about the June 14 rallies against Trump
June 14 will see the largest nationwide protest of President Donald Trump's second term thus far. Here's everything to know.
June 13, 2025
Chicago alderperson describes ‘sanctioned violence’ after ICE detained her for simply asking questions
“I simply asked if they had a signed judicial warrant,” Jessie Fuentes told The Advocate. “That’s not a crime. That’s a constitutional question."
October 9, 2025
17 queer clergy taking the Gospel back from Christian nationalism
In churches across America, a quiet rebellion is rising from the pews to the pulpit. These clergy aren’t just preaching the gospel; they’re reclaiming it from those who’ve turned faith into a weapon.
November 11, 2025
Joe Biden at Stonewall's 55th anniversary: The LGBTQ+ community ‘set an example for the world’
The president and first lady spoke at the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement a day after the first presidential debate.
June 28, 2024
Lesbian Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig launches historic U.S. Senate bid
She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.
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April 30, 2025
'Jeffersons' actor says costar Sherman Hemsley was also gay, deserves a posthumous Emmy
Damon Evans, who played the second Lionel, reflects on the hit show and its 50th anniversary.
July 29, 2025
Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America
In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
January 25, 2024
Robert 'Froggy' Kennedy Jr. ribbits lies, conspiracy theories, and gibberish, garbling our public health
Opinion: Throughout his bizarre life, and especially at Thursday's Senate Finance Committee hearing, Kennedy has proved that he is the proverbial "Toad of Toad Hall," writes John Casey.
September 6, 2025
Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier
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December 22, 2020