7 times Pete Hegseth was the definition of toxic masculinity
The secretary of Defense, now in trouble over military strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat, has plenty of toxic deeds on his record.
December 2, 2025
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Remembering the groundbreaking bisexual activist and author Loraine Hutchins
Hutchins, who died this week, was coeditor of the anthology Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out, among her many accomplishments.
November 21, 2025
Meet the lesbian minister whose church clapped back at Texas's ban on rainbow crosswalks
Volunteers at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas have painted the steps in rainbow colors as a sign of welcome to all.
November 11, 2025
Lesbian Texas state rep running for Congress says she’s ‘running for the people, not the powerful’
Jolanda Jones doesn't wait for permission to speak her mind.
November 3, 2025
Donald Trump's East Wing demolition trashes First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's queer legacy
Eleanor Roosevelt, who was likely queer, held the first press conference by a first lady in the East Wing, and the wing became a base for her activism.
October 24, 2025
Niecy Nash-Betts, Out100 Icon of the Year, talks visibility, marriage equality, and more
The Advocate's sister publication honors Nash-Betts for her talent and activism.
October 14, 2025
Federalist Society judge upholds Long Island trans sports ban
A roller derby league with cis and trans members challenged a local law. The New York Civil Liberties Union still plans to appeal.
October 7, 2025
Black queer writer Roxane Gay to receive award for outstanding service to literature
“It is an honor to recognize Roxane Gay’s extraordinary contributions to the literary community,” said National Book Foundation Board Chair David Steinberger.
September 3, 2025
Owner of America's second-oldest lesbian bar, Babes of Carytown, has died
Vicky Hester, owner of the bar in Richmond, Virginia, was surrounded by loved ones at her death.
September 2, 2025
Texas constable tells legislators ‘We’re not interested in being the potty police’ at bathroom bill hearing
The father of a transgender child said that in nine years of working near a court bathroom, he has gotten zero complaints about people using it.
August 22, 2025
Remembering Wallis Annenberg, lesbian philanthropist who did much for the LGBTQ+ community
The publishing heiress was a major donor to LGBTQ+ and AIDS organizations.
July 31, 2025
Billie Jean King is going back to college and hoping to inspire others
King left college 60 years ago to pursue her tennis career. Now she's back to earn her degree.
July 31, 2025
Queer celebrity chef Anne Burrell's death ruled a suicide
Burrell's death was caused by a combination of alcohol, antihistamines, and other drugs, according to the New York City medical examiner.
July 24, 2025
U.S. Olympic Committee bars trans women from competing, caving to Trump
The committee had previously allowed each sport's governing body to set policy for trans athletes.
July 22, 2025
Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One, has died
Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.
July 8, 2025
The Old Guard's Charlize Theron and cast on centuries-old same-sex love stories
Theron and Marwan Kenzari chat with Out about their on-screen love stories whether queer or platonic.
July 8, 2025
Billie Jean King: Listen to transgender athletes
"Just listen to their stories. Listen – not tell them," says the tennis legend.
July 7, 2025
This LGBTQ+ travel company’s mission of inclusivity is radical & ‘You’re more than welcome’
As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.
July 3, 2025
UPenn caves to Trump and bans trans women athletes, stripping Lia Thomas of titles
This came in a settlement with Donald Trump's Department of Education.
July 1, 2025
How Trump’s ‘one big beautiful’ tax bill could impact women, children and LGBTQ+ Americans
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said over the weekend that the Senate package is projected to add $3.3 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.
July 1, 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker and the 'And Just Like That...' cast share their love of queer community for Pride Month
The And Just Like That... star says attacks on LGBTQ+ people are "a great disservice" and a "cruel swipe."
June 30, 2025