Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024
The Advocates is our annual feature celebrating 10 artists, activists, advocates, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.
July 04 2024 10:00 AM
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The Advocate is the world's leading source of LGBT news and politics. Discover the most recent articles published in the print issue, which is the oldest and largest gay magazine in the United States. Sort through The Advocate print issue archives to find articles written by the founders of the modern-day LGBT rights movement like Vito Russo and Gore Vidal. Find out about the historic magazine that was inspired by a police raid of a Los Angeles gay bar and has grown to become a prominent voice for topics related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and its allies.
Westminster Kennel Club's Don Sturz on why dogs are a gay's best friend
The prestigious organization's first out gay president discusses his love of dogs, the truth behind Best in Show, and the cruelty of Kristi Noem.
July 02 2024 12:08 PM
The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps
The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.
July 01 2024 5:24 PM
The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson
The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.
July 01 2024 12:02 PM
The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony
The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don't necessarily fit the mainstream mold.
June 28 2024 1:36 PM
The Advocates 2024: Poet and activist Dr. Cheryl Clarke
The lesbian poet, essayist, scholar, and educator's career and activism have been going strong for over four decades.
June 27 2024 2:10 PM
The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine
The first out transgender federal official continues to firmly stand her ground despite relentless far-right attacks.
June 26 2024 6:43 PM
The Advocates 2024: Artist & activist Grag Queen
The singer, drag artist, and host of Drag Race Brasil is also fighting to end conversion therapy.
June 25 2024 6:11 PM
The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross
The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”
June 25 2024 10:56 AM
The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart
In her life and work, the Emmy-winning Hacks star has always used her platform to push the needle forward for LGBTQ+ people.
June 24 2024 2:10 PM
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Cover Stories
The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind
The Drag Race season 16 winner broke new ground as the show's first East Asian winner, and her home country couldn't be prouder.
June 24 2024 10:00 AM
Our Lady J's Return to Music
The multi-talented writer, director, and musician is back with her first song in a decade.
June 21 2024 11:25 AM
How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors
"I stay motivated because an extraordinary amount of work remains to be done," Hargitay says.
June 20 2024 5:59 PM
Cyndi Lauper is our Advocate of the year: 'Hon, I'm a family member'
The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.
June 20 2024 7:00 AM
Miss Bouvèé has something to say about Florida's drag bans
This drag performer reflects on the lasting impact the state's anti-drag bans have had a year after they were put into motion.
June 05 2024 4:08 PM
Stream on AdvocateChannel: Marti Cummings reigns supreme in ‘Queen of New York’ doc
Step into the fantastical realm of NYC politics as drag queen Marti Cummings, the regal subject of the documentary Queen of New York, fearlessly challenges conventions to try to become both the city's first drag queen and nonbinary council member.
May 23 2024 9:00 AM
Bright Light Bright Light's new music is pure queer joy
How a cat helped the Welsh dance-pop star's mental health — and return with his most joyful album yet.
May 17 2024 10:55 AM
How Wayne Brady found the courage to come out: 'I finally dealt with all those demons'
The Emmy-winning star of The Wiz opens up about how family support and finding self-love allowed him to come out as pansexual at 50.
May 16 2024 10:00 AM
5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'
Season 4 stars Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Latrice Royale talk about what life is really like for LGBTQ+ folks in small town America — and why it's important to keep fighting extremist opposition.
April 26 2024 3:50 PM