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Texas High School Students Subjected to Anti-LGBTQ+ Anti-Abortion Protest

The protesters don’t want to teach their kids about certain topics but they are protesting those topics in front of the kids.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele shakes hands with Donald Trump in white house oval office meeting

Politics

Trump and El Salvador's president attack transgender people during White House meeting

The leaders attacked trans women in sports while ignoring court orders to return a wrongly deported Maryland man.

Washington Wishing Tree Books Welcome LGBTQ Street Art Replace Fear Love

Crime

Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandals Wage War on Washington's Safe Spaces

A local youth support group, an independent bookstore, and a candidate for political office have been targeted.

Voices

30+ years of The Dinah: A global, queer-affirming celebration

The Dinah, celebrating over three decades of queer inclusivity, showcases a transformative five-day event that highlights the power of unity, acceptance, and the joy of collective celebration.

Spokane Washington river Monroe bridge view alongside a line of american flags and rainbow LGBTQ pride flags in a fence

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Texas High School Students Subjected to Anti-LGBTQ+ Anti-Abortion Protest

The protesters don’t want to teach their kids about certain topics but they are protesting those topics in front of the kids.

Gay vs. Trans in America

Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. In the aftermath of ENDA, can't we all just get along? An Advocate round table on the state of the community now.

Richard Blanco Urges U.S. and Cuba to 'Heal Together'

The gay inaugural poet, who is Cuban-American, read a moving poem at the historic occasion in Havana.

Pope Names Gay Survivor to Commission Fighting Clergy Sex Abuse

Chilean whistleblower Juan Carlos Cruz had met in 2018 with Pope Francis, who assured him that God loves him as he is.

Kink Is Part of My Identity — But Don't Call Me LGBTK

We have to be careful about adding letters to our acronym, writes Alexander Cheves.

Trump and El Salvador's president attack transgender people during White House meeting

The leaders attacked trans women in sports while ignoring court orders to return a wrongly deported Maryland man.

2014 Trans 100 Includes CeCe McDonald, Fallon Fox

Among the annual list of advocates who have made outstanding contributions to the transgender community are activist CeCe McDonald, athlete Fallon Fox, and Advocate.com writer Parker Marie Molloy.

Irish Archbishop: Stop Homophobia in the Church

The Catholic archbishop of Dublin laments cultural homophobia ahead of a 2015 referendum on marriage equality in Ireland.

Stars of 'Hidden Figures' Repudiate Kim Burrell for Demonizing Gays

The gospel singer called gay love "perverted," even though she's performed with Frank Ocean and is set to appear on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandals Wage War on Washington's Safe Spaces

A local youth support group, an independent bookstore, and a candidate for political office have been targeted.

Why Are Small-Town Gay Bars Diverse and Big-City Ones Aren't?

After a Philadelphia bar owner was caught denigrating African-Americans, writer Amanda Kerri wonders why blue-state bastions can often be so segregated.

Black trans femme artists leading the charge for inclusion and hope

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

30+ years of The Dinah: A global, queer-affirming celebration

The Dinah, celebrating over three decades of queer inclusivity, showcases a transformative five-day event that highlights the power of unity, acceptance, and the joy of collective celebration.

WATCH: Church Anthem Sends a Message of Acceptance to Minnesota

Spokane City Council passes measure protecting LGBTQ+ rights and gender-affirming care

The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to pass gender-affirming care protections while rejecting proposed anti-trans amendments.

Andrew Garfield Dedicates 'Angels' Tony to LGBT Community

Garfield referenced the Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling, and Nathan Lane and the play took home awards too.

Fighting for LGBT Representation in Our History Books

California passed legislation in 2011 that paved the way for LGBT-inclusive education. Six years later, students still aren't learning about people like Angela Davis.

Is Fire Island Not a Fit for Misfits? Actor Nick Adams Weighs In

The recent Hulu film raises the question, and one of its stars, Nick Adams, speaks with The Advocate about his haughty and hottie character Cooper.

Kim Burrell's Homophobia Betrays the Message of 'Hidden Figures'

The antigay gospel singer, who is featured on the Hidden Figures soundtrack, is preaching the same kind of bigotry that is being denounced in the film.

LGBTQ+ Leaders on Biden's Win and Trump's Defeat

LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating the Biden-Harris election and noting the work that lies ahead.

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we all belong

The protesters don’t want to teach their kids about certain topics but they are protesting those topics in front of the kids.

Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. In the aftermath of ENDA, can't we all just get along? An Advocate round table on the state of the community now.

The gay inaugural poet, who is Cuban-American, read a moving poem at the historic occasion in Havana.

Chilean whistleblower Juan Carlos Cruz had met in 2018 with Pope Francis, who assured him that God loves him as he is.

We have to be careful about adding letters to our acronym, writes Alexander Cheves.

He did get in a pitch for the Equality Act, though, and shout-outs to transgender youth and marriage equality.

The leaders attacked trans women in sports while ignoring court orders to return a wrongly deported Maryland man.

Among the annual list of advocates who have made outstanding contributions to the transgender community are activist CeCe McDonald, athlete Fallon Fox, and Advocate.com writer Parker Marie Molloy.

The Catholic archbishop of Dublin laments cultural homophobia ahead of a 2015 referendum on marriage equality in Ireland.

The gospel singer called gay love "perverted," even though she's performed with Frank Ocean and is set to appear on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show.

A local youth support group, an independent bookstore, and a candidate for political office have been targeted.

After a Philadelphia bar owner was caught denigrating African-Americans, writer Amanda Kerri wonders why blue-state bastions can often be so segregated.

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

The Dinah, celebrating over three decades of queer inclusivity, showcases a transformative five-day event that highlights the power of unity, acceptance, and the joy of collective celebration.

The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to pass gender-affirming care protections while rejecting proposed anti-trans amendments.

Garfield referenced the Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling, and Nathan Lane and the play took home awards too.

California passed legislation in 2011 that paved the way for LGBT-inclusive education. Six years later, students still aren't learning about people like Angela Davis.

The recent Hulu film raises the question, and one of its stars, Nick Adams, speaks with The Advocate about his haughty and hottie character Cooper.

The antigay gospel singer, who is featured on the Hidden Figures soundtrack, is preaching the same kind of bigotry that is being denounced in the film.

LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating the Biden-Harris election and noting the work that lies ahead.