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The mysterious life of Justice David Souter, an enigma who confounded conservative Republicans

Opinion: The late Supreme Court justice said little, revealed less, but did help shape the conscience of the law, particularly in a key LGBTQ+ rights case, writes John Casey.

Gay-Basher Kathryn Knott's Chance to Get Out of Jail

After being sentenced to five to 10 months in jail for a vicious attack on a gay couple, Kathryn Knott thinks she's earned a do-over, and a judge is now willing to listen.

Judge Is Considering Springing Kathryn Knott From Jail

The woman, convicted of attacking a gay couple in Philadelphia, wants to make a public service announcement instead of serving jail time.

A New Justice

How to pick the next Supreme Court justices

Where will the next Supreme Court justice stand on gay equality? At this point, no one knows. However, here are some general guidelines as the battle for the bench begins to heat up

Might Even Scalia Say Kim Davis Should Resign?

The Supreme Court justice hasn't directly weighed in on the rogue antigay Kentucky clerk. But earlier statements indicate he doesn't support the fight she's waging.

HRC: SCOTUS Front-Runner Amy Coney Barrett Threatens LGBTQ+ Rights

Barrett has taken issue with the high court's marriage equality decision and questioned whether sex discrimination law applies to trans people.

Op-ed: The Bigotry Isn't Over

Things are better since the Supreme Court ruled against gays in 1986's Bowers v. Hardwick, but nothing is perfect.

Billie Jean King Slams U.S. Open Umpire for Sexist 'Abuse of Power'

In an op-ed for The Washington Post, King praised Serena Williams for standing up to tennis's double standard that unfairly punishes women of color. 

State ID Laws Could Decimate Trans Voting Power

With IDs that don't always represent who they are, transgender people are forced to decide between inaccurate representation or voting.

Snubs and Surprises Among the 2013 Oscar Nominations

Lincoln leads the pack of nominees for the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group: Porn, Prostitutes, and Propaganda

The big, powerful, pro-Trump broadcaster has a sordid history and a long history of political entanglements.

The Big Name Behind Two 'Ex-Trans' Activists

After an investigation spanning six weeks, The Advocate reveals how those few voices arguing against gender transition are finding followers.

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16 Camp Classics That Keep Us Laughing

Camp classic comedies are bigger and more outrageous than life. No wonder gay audiences love them.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime - July 2

Forbes March talks about playing gay, Otalia fans outraged, update on One Life to Live 's Patricia Maurceri's firing over gay plot point, Phillip Chancellor III big reveal, and Erica Kane goes to Africa.

10 Terrible Trans Words to Know (But Not Say)

Here's a guide to words well-known throughout the transgender community and yet misunderstood, misused, or unknown in the world outside the T. 

30 Amazing HIV-Positive Gay Men

Here are 30 great guys who HIV Plus magazine named to its annual list of men who are reinventing what it means to be HIV-positive.