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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues swimming group over inclusion of transgender women

The lawsuit does not accuse USMS of violating trans athletic participation laws, but of violating consumer protection laws.

Aloha From Hawaii

Advocate.com correspondent Job Brother takes a look at Starwood Hotels' newest property on Kauai and some of the resort group's recently remodeled gems on Oahu.

Our Picks For the 15 Best LGBTQ+ Movies of 2023

From Nimona to All of Strangers to Bottoms, here are the queer movies we loved this year.

Lili Reinhart on Her Bisexuality, Crystals, 'Riverdale,' and Poetry

"Do I need to make it a magazine cover to tell people I'm bisexual?"

Say Uncle: Gay Uncles Face Off

As parents now wait until their 30s and 40s to start families, so too are modern grandparents finding themselves making this "career change" later in life -- often well into their 70s, when they may not exactly be in their prime for the job's demands. And thus marks the rise of the gay uncle -- the guy who spoils you rotten, answers all those questions you can't ask your parents, and has you home in time for dinner. But this modern-day guncles phenomenon presents a major question: What exactly is it guncles are supposed to be doing?

Cary Grant's Daughter: Dad Wasn't Gay or Bi, But If He Had Been, OK

Jennifer Grant says she doesn't know if her father had a same-sex relationship, but if he did, she hopes he enjoyed it.

WATCH: Who Makes Caitlyn Jenner Hot, Men or Women?

This week Caitlyn Jenner addressed the hot topic of dating and sexual attraction, and more important, truly connected with a trans woman of color.

New Orleans after Katrina: 'This is home'

A year after the hurricane devastated their community, many gays and lesbians are still struggling to rebuild. Others are deciding whether to come back at all.

Like Mother, Like Son

Is Susan Sontag's son keeping the real Susan Sontag hidden from the public with his edit of his late mother's journals? Sontag biographer Carl Rollyson sure seems to think so.

Magora Kennedy: Meet The 83-Year-Old Reverend And Stonewall Veteran

The queer elder talks about being a part of the Black Panthers, Stonewall, and queer life in the '50s and '60s. 

Zuckerberg and Starbuck teaming up is great news for the future of bigoted, straight white men

Opinion: Meta, with billions of users, has given the blowhard Starbuck a global mouthpiece to spread his hate and intolerance, writes John Casey.

Explore dushi Curaçao: Your colorful LGBTQ+ Caribbean oasis

As the cold of winter sets in, it's time to explore Curaçao’s welcoming spirit and hidden gems tailored for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Shark Tank and Oprah Makes Gay Couples Dreams Come True

Steven Nakisher and his husband Shane Talbott just got richer, thanks to ABC's hit reality series.

21 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in May 2024 & where to watch them

New seasons of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9, Doctor Who, and Interview with the Vampire are just the beginning!

Why We Could Use Sen. Ted Kennedy Now

The author of a new book on the complicated and consequential Kennedy and his life's work on AIDS and marginalized communities, and how he always found a partner on the other side of the aisle.

Wish you were here!

An incredibly moving skating program and a performance by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus remind our PlanetOut correspondent what the Gay Games are for: To build pride and community. "This is a truly special event."

Stepping Up and Playing It Straight?

Y&R 's soap newbie Michael Muhney steps into the shoes Chris Engen notoriously vacated, seduces a gay man, and stirs up trouble as Adam 2.0.

Queer Comedian Sophie Santos Finds Humor in Life in New Memoir

The Lesbian Agenda host doesn't shy away from including the cringy moments of her youth and college years.

A Day In Gay America 2011

Our second annual reader-generated photo project is incontrovertible proof that we are everywhere.

The Story of Jim French and Colt

Jim French died June 16, but we're glad to have his story in his own words, the way he would want it.