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Lesbian couple Robin Tyler and Diane Olson are joined in marriage the first legally recognized samesex marriage in Los Angeles County at the Beverly Hills courthouse June 16 2008 alongside book cover heroic stories of marriage equality

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Reflecting on 10 years of marriage equality: Frankie Frankeny on the stories behind the movement

"These aren’t just love stories. They’re blueprints. They’re battle cries. They’re reminders that when we tell the truth about our lives, we change the world," photographer Frankie Frankeny tells The Advocate of her book LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.

Corona Queens latino transgender community memorial for trans people killed across America

Crime

52% of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people

There were 932 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 – equal to 2.5 incidents every day, according to GLAAD.

Arts & Entertainment

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh's Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton on their TV romance and representation

Queer actors Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton share insights into their on-screen romance and real-life connection in Prime Video's The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

Out 100

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade join Zaya Wade on Out100 red carpet

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade walked the LGBTQ+ carpet with their daughter, who is fighting to create safe spaces for other trans youth.

Out 100

Out100: Reneé Rapp praises Cynthia Erivo

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

Music

Pentatonix's Scott Hoying shares an exciting family update

Could the handsome frontman be entering a daddy era?

Health

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Media

MSNBC's 'Defending Pride' Special Gives LGBTQ+ Voices a Platform

MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart talks to notable queer people about the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.

People

Laith Ashley on the Trans Experience, Tokenism, and Working with Taylor Swift

"Either I’m too visibly trans, or I'm not trans enough," Ashley shared.

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Still scared to be seen, what 15 years of being out hasn't changed

Every disclosure brings a rush of anxiety, reflects Dr. Kyle Elliott. And after 15 years of being out, the fear of coming out still lingers.

52% of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people

There were 932 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 – equal to 2.5 incidents every day, according to GLAAD.

Holy Witness: What a pastor learned about God from her trans son's bravery

In a world increasingly defined by division, Rev. Serena Rice illuminates the transformative power of visibility for trans individuals.

Darra Gordon to lead Family Equality as LGBTQ+ families grapple with an uncertain time (exclusive)

For Gordon, the new position is not just a career move, but something that is deeply personal.

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh's Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton on their TV romance and representation

Queer actors Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton share insights into their on-screen romance and real-life connection in Prime Video's The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade join Zaya Wade on Out100 red carpet

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade walked the LGBTQ+ carpet with their daughter, who is fighting to create safe spaces for other trans youth.

Out100: Reneé Rapp praises Cynthia Erivo

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

How Prim 'N Poppin' is providing beauty and activism in a conservative America

In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.

Pentatonix's Scott Hoying shares an exciting family update

Could the handsome frontman be entering a daddy era?

Editor's Letter: These inspiring LGBTQ+ youth are educating America

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

Phil Donahue, an unsung LGBTQ+ ally, who talked about being gay — and AIDS — when no one else would

During a time when so many of us felt desperately alone and unaccepted, Donahue made us feel like we were normal and we had a friend in him, writes John Casey.

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

MSNBC's 'Defending Pride' Special Gives LGBTQ+ Voices a Platform

MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart talks to notable queer people about the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.

Laith Ashley on the Trans Experience, Tokenism, and Working with Taylor Swift

"Either I’m too visibly trans, or I'm not trans enough," Ashley shared.

Nearly 10% Percent of Adults Around the World Identify as LGBTQ: Survey

The statistic comes from a new survey conducted by Ipsos.

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Every disclosure brings a rush of anxiety, reflects Dr. Kyle Elliott. And after 15 years of being out, the fear of coming out still lingers.

"These aren’t just love stories. They’re blueprints. They’re battle cries. They’re reminders that when we tell the truth about our lives, we change the world," photographer Frankie Frankeny tells The Advocate of her book LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.

There were 932 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 – equal to 2.5 incidents every day, according to GLAAD.

In a world increasingly defined by division, Rev. Serena Rice illuminates the transformative power of visibility for trans individuals.

For Gordon, the new position is not just a career move, but something that is deeply personal.

Queer actors Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton share insights into their on-screen romance and real-life connection in Prime Video's The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade walked the LGBTQ+ carpet with their daughter, who is fighting to create safe spaces for other trans youth.

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.

Could the handsome frontman be entering a daddy era?

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

During a time when so many of us felt desperately alone and unaccepted, Donahue made us feel like we were normal and we had a friend in him, writes John Casey.

RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart told The Advocate about the reason for her viral video and her approach to content creation.

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart talks to notable queer people about the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.

"Either I’m too visibly trans, or I'm not trans enough," Ashley shared.

The statistic comes from a new survey conducted by Ipsos.