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Two men kiss in front of U.S.-Mexico border

HIV-positive men stage 'Kiss-In' protest at U.S.-Mexico border (in photos)

Here's why HIV-positive men met at the border between the United States and Mexico to kiss.

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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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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have risen around the world since 2020: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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Playing for both teams: 6 LGBTQ+ spies from history

From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.

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How many LGBTQ+ adults are out of the closet? Almost all — with these exceptions

Around 96 percent of LGBTQ+ adults have come out as queer to at least one person.

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LGBTQ+ employees traveling abroad for work feel less safe. What should companies do?

Despite the safety concerns, only 13 percent of workplaces provide LGBTQ+ specific pre-travel information for trips abroad.

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Candidates in 85% of world elections ran on anti-LGBTQ+ talking points in 2024: study

In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.

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Creator of the trans flag is fleeing U.S. due to LGBTQ+ persecution

Monica Helms and her wife, Darlene Wagner, have launched a fundraiser to facilitate their move abroad.

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Javier Muñoz and Peppermint warn Congress 'we will be back to HIV wards' if funding is cut

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.

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What are LGBTQ+ people's views on religion in the U.S.?

Less than half of U.S. adults who are LGBTQ+ (48 percent) say they identify with a religion, according to a new study by Pew Research Center.

Huntsville Alabama LGBTQIA Pride Parade

Which state has the least transgender people? These are the bottom 10

These are the states with the lowest number of trans people per capita.

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Texas is gerrymandering the only LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South out of her seat

New congressional districts in Texas will split Democrat Julie Johnson's district into eight parts.

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Which state has the most transgender people? Here are the top 10

Number one may surprise you.

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Here's how many trans adults and kids live in the U.S., according to a new report

Young people ages 13 to 24 are "significantly more likely" to identify as trans, a new report shows.

National Guard at D.C. capitol 2021

What the heck is happening in D.C.? Nothing, until Trump deployed the National Guard

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square New York City 2025

22 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

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Budapest Hungary LGBTQIA Pride March across the Széchenyi Chain Bridge June 2021

Budapest Pride to proceed despite Hungary's LGBTQ+ event ban

A Pride parade protesting Hungary's LGBTQ+ crack down has been backed by over 30 foreign embassies – but not the United States.