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Read the latest news about gay people. The Advocate profiles the actors, politicians, public figures, athletes, musicians, filmmakers, activists, drag performers, celebrities, and more who are making contributions to the LGBT community. Since its inception, The Advocate has headlined gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and ally luminaries who are moving the cultural needle and starting conversations that push for equality. Hear the stories of gay people from local, national, and international stages. Be inspired by interviews and news of people like Tim Cook, Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, Laverne Cox, Sam Smith, Barney Frank, and other public figures.

Daria Kasatkina WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2025 tennis tournament
News

Out lesbian tennis star Daria Kasatkina flees Russia for Australia: 'I want to be myself'

Daria Kasatkina will be representing her "new homeland" from now on.

Netflix show The Residence cast
Arts & Entertainment

New Netflix show has a gay president and first gentleman — and its actors are 'profoundly proud'

The Residence features President Perry Morgan (Paul Fitzgerald) and his husband, First Gentleman Elliot Morgan (Barrett Foa).

Former DOJ official Mary Mason Georgetown University School of Law Washington DC
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Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney’s hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

"It's terrifying for young lawyers," Mary Mason said.

Nathan Barrera-Bunch management analyst US Department of Veterans Affairs Washington DC
News

This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication

“This isn’t just some abstract political decision,” Nathan Barrera-Bunch told The Advocate. “These are real jobs, real people. This is happening to your neighbors, your friends, and your family members.”

Beloved gay educator Richard F Smith with Lyn Barnes
Voices

Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow

Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.

Chris Kluwe at Huntington Beach City Council meeting
Politics

Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.

Chris Kluwe punter Minnesota Vikings watches from the sidelines in uniform during an NFL game 2012
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Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Nic Talbott
News

Meet the transgender Army lieutenant who is challenging Donald Trump's military ban

Nicolas Talbott has spent more than a decade preparing to be the best soldier he could be. He's now one of several trans military service members who are suing the Trump administration.

Vivian Wilson
News

Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, slams 'cartoonishly evil' Trump team

Vivian Wilson wants everyone to know Elon Musk's further shift to the right is "not because of me."

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News

He voted for Trump. Now he’s worried his trans son will lose  gender-affirming care

A Trump voter is worried that his trans son will lose gender-affirming care access.

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National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Paul Feig, who donated $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth charities
Arts & Entertainment

Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'

The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

Chris Kluwe
News

Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

Clayton McCallister
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This trans Air Force recruit wants to jump out of planes to save others. He's suing Trump to serve

Clayton McCallister is one of the trans people challenging Donald Trump's transgender military ban.

Erica Vandal
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Transgender Army officer Erica Vandal was born into military service. Now, she's suing Trump to stay in

In her legacy family, there was never a question whether she would serve in the military.

My Sistahs House Memphis Tennessee Kayla Gore on the right with other people on a project site
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In Memphis, Kayla Gore is building homes — and a future — for Black trans people

My Sistah's House provides housing for Black and brown trans and nonbinary people in Tennessee. Here's how it started and where its founder, Kayla Gore, wants to take it.

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News

Trump's DOD censored the Enola Gay. Here's 11 things his moronic DEI purge could also remove

Just what is next after censoring the Enola Gay? We have some predictions equally ridiculous to real life.

Frankie Grande Peppermint
Exclusives

Frankie Grande and Peppermint lead reality TV stars in open letter: 'We are at a tipping point' (exclusive)

Frankie Grande, Peppermint, and dozens of reality TV stars are asking for "relevant representation of LGBTQ people."

sequin hat supporting gay friend Sydney australia Mardi Gras
World

A straight man wearing a sequin hat is going viral for supporting his gay friend at Mardi Gras

A straight man had the perfect response to why he chose to support his gay friend at a Pride celebration.

Tan France's new TV role shows the 'fight' from his 'life before Queer Eye' (exclusive)
Exclusives

Tan France's new TV role shows the 'fight' from his 'life before Queer Eye' (exclusive)

Tan France tells The Advocate about his first-ever scripted role as a straight gang leader in Deli Boys, a version of him "that the world has never seen."