About The Advocate
The Advocate is the world’s leading source of LGBTQ+ news and information. Capturing the political and cultural conversations of the community through award-winning journalism, compelling photography and video, and vital commentary, The Advocate is the queer paper of record.
Since 1967, audiences and brands have trusted The Advocate to deliver critical and timely information and reporting on business, politics, arts and entertainment, family life, health, and more. In print, online, and across social, The Advocate is the community’s most trusted source of news. We bring LGBTQ+ audiences news about the issues that are important to them — whether it's celebrating queer joy or holding powerful people accountable for their attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
The Advocate is owned by equalpride, an LGBTQ+ owned media company that operates the most established, most recognized, and most talked-about media brands serving the LGBTQ+ community (Out, The Advocate, PRIDE.com, Plus, OutTraveler.com and The Advocate Channel).
The Advocate editorial team
Editor in Chief, Advocate.com: Alex Cooper
Editor in Chief, The Advocate: Desiree Guerrero
Creative Director: Raine Bascos
Senior Politics Editor & Copy Chief: Trudy Ring
Senior Editor: John Casey
Senior National Reporter: Christopher Wiggins
Staff Writer: Ryan Adamczeski
Contributing Editor: Donald Padgett
Contributing Writer: Jacob Ogles
Digital Photo Editor: Nikki Aye
Social Media Manager: Christine Linnell
Community Editor: Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
Graphic Designer: Mariusz Walus
Senior Vice President, Editorial: Kayla Gagnet
Vice President & Publisher: Mark Isom
Vice President, Editorial and Special Projects: Tracy E. Gilchrist
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