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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.

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same
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Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same

The activist and educator is creating space for other queer and trans people of color in the theater world.

Morgxn is proudly queering Southern music - here's how
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Morgxn is proudly queering Southern music - here's how

The nonbinary singer tells us why he ditched L.A. for a very different life in Tennessee.

The Advocate's Jake Shears cover: Go behind the scenes
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The Advocate's Jake Shears cover: Go behind the scenes

On Advocate Channel's new program, Cover to Cover, host Stephen Walker shows the making of The Advocate's Entertainment issue.

12 LGBTQ+ Hollywood power players
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12 LGBTQ+ Hollywood power players

In our latest print issue, we celebrate just some of the amazing LGBTQ+ talents who are taking over the entertainment industry.

3 books to read before the November elections
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3 books to read before the November elections

These political reads examine the current state of facism, religion, transphobia, and more in the U.S.

We kiki with Jake Shears about Cabaret, Tammy Faye, Elton, and more
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We kiki with Jake Shears about Cabaret, Tammy Faye, Elton, and more

The queer cultural icon and former Scissor Sisters front man is now taking over Broadway and beyond.

George and Brad Takei
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The strength of queer couples, from the Griners to the Takeis

In the new Advocate Channel program, Cover to Cover, Stephen Walker goes behind the scenes of The Advocate, Out, and Plus.

Trans musher Apayauq
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Meet the first trans musher in the Iditarod race

Relive Apayauq's epic journey across the tundra.

Love LGBTQ Couples History
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Love, LGBTQ+ Style

Two couples who found bliss together share their epic love stories.

On Valentine's Day, let these famous queer couples' love stories inspire you
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On Valentine's Day, let these famous queer couples' love stories inspire you

For Valentine's Day, we're celebrating 5 of our favorite LGBTQ+ couples.

Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor
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Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Modern feminism is no longer about achieving 'equality'
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Modern feminism is no longer about achieving 'equality'

In her new book, Marcie Bianco makes a compelling call for a collective feminist mindset that leaves behind the idea of equality as the end goal.

4 quintessential queer movie podcasts
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4 quintessential queer movie podcasts

These fabulous film podcasts are anything but heteronormative — and ever so much fun.

Rapper Baby Tate's pansexual Sexploration
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Rapper Baby Tate's pansexual Sexploration

The musician's ambitious EP explores queer heartbreak and the joys of physical pleasure.

Brad and George Takei
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Living long & prospering: George Takei's inspiring love story

How the gay sci-fi icon and husband Brad survived the closet, the AIDS era, and internment to find happily ever after.

In 'May December,' Todd Haynes again delves into the dark complexities of being human
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In 'May December,' Todd Haynes again delves into the dark complexities of being human

The filmmaker continues his career-long arc of investigating complicated women and cultural norms.

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'Rustin' Writer Julian Breece On Bringing a Black Gay Hero to the Screen

The biopic of unsung civil rights leader Bayard Rustin starts streaming on Netflix today.

This HIV Ally Is Spicing Up Sexual Health
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This HIV Ally Is Spicing Up Sexual Health

Pedro Coronado isn't afraid to add a little kink into conversations around sexual health.

5 Gloriously Gay Podcasts You Need to Listen To
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5 Gloriously Gay Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Discover new and timeless queer podcasts that feed your soul, pique your curiosity, and tickle your funny bone.

Here Are Our 2024 Election Predictions. Will They Come True?
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Here Are Our 2024 Election Predictions. Will They Come True?

With a year to go, TheAdvocate editors consult their crystal balls.