Recalling a Cringe-Inducing But Powerful TV Coming-Out
This mom of a trans child reflects on the poise of PFLAG founder Jeanne Manford when she appeared with her gay son on Today.
June 06 2023 7:09 PM
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5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Pride Month from Adm. Rachel Levine
"I’m urging all of us to use this Pride Month to assess our health and take the right steps to protect ourselves," she writes.
June 06 2023 3:00 PM
Pride in the Military a Decade+ After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Even after the ban fell, so much discrimination persisted, writes Jeffrey Roth of the U.S. Army National Guard.
June 02 2023 12:47 PM
A Note on Pride Month From The Advocate's CEO
Mark Berryhill, the CEO of The Advocate's parent company equalpride, reflects on this year's Pride Month.
June 01 2023 4:21 PM
Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House
Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.
May 31 2023 3:41 PM
Memorial Day Lesson: Hate Diminishes the Memory of Our Fallen
Bob Casey fought so that we could have the freedom to be ourselves — including marry who we love, embrace our gender identity, and teach our children acceptance.
May 27 2023 11:25 AM
Dear Target: Please Ban the Threatening Customers, Not Your Pride Products
Target has long been ahead of the curve on inclusive policies — don't stop now, writes The Advocate's owner.
May 26 2023 12:12 PM
Jamie Raskin Opens Up About Cancer Recovery, Bravery, and Mental Health Awareness
The Maryland congressman talks about whitewashing January 6, Nancy Pelosi, and the importance of mental health awareness.
May 23 2023 5:30 PM
Bisexual People Have Worse Health Outcomes Than LGTQ+ People — Why?
Disparities within this community persist.
May 22 2023 1:21 PM
'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'
Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.
May 22 2023 12:54 PM
Republican Attacks on LGBTQ+ Educators and Students Will Set Us Back 40 Years
"It is time to advocate for the real needs of our students and to stop playing politics," says Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California.
May 18 2023 5:03 PM
Anderson Cooper Lives in His Own Silo
CNN gives insurrectionist, accused felon, and convicted sex offender Donald Trump a bullhorn, and the network's star journalist thinks it's fantastic.
May 12 2023 8:20 PM
Dolly, Why Feature Transphobe Kid Rock on Your New Album?
Dolly Parton is all about love, but by singing with the hateful Kid Rock, she’s shown us how much love she has for us.
May 11 2023 6:00 PM
Marginalized Legislator? You’re Expelled!
Are recent racist and transphobic moves by state legislatures in Montana, Tennessee and Nebraska a trend?
May 08 2023 2:00 PM
Bernie Wagenblast Steps All the Way In, Giving Voice to Hope
At 66, the New York City subway announcer comes out as trans amid life’s chaos, confusion, and contest, finally reaching her destination.
May 04 2023 7:00 AM
Who Is Behind Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation and What Are We Going to Do About It?
Look no further than indoctrinated parents of queer youth.
April 25 2023 3:54 PM
On Bloody Monday, Tucker Carlson's Exit Is Goriest
When a company's bottom line shrinks, someone always pays the price, with Anheuser-Busch, CNN, and Fox all axing, and no one deserves the cut more than Fox's biggest liar.
April 24 2023 8:30 PM
Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral
Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.
April 24 2023 4:28 PM
Earth Is a Marginalized Community
Drawing from our own struggles, can the LGBTQ+ community be more of a leader on climate change?
April 22 2023 1:55 PM