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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.

The Advocates 2024: Artist & activist Grag Queen
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The Advocates 2024: Artist & activist Grag Queen

The singer, drag artist, and host of Drag Race Brasil is also fighting to end conversion therapy.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross
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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.”

The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart
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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.

Exclusive: We kiki with Q from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
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Exclusive: We kiki with Q from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind
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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.

Our Lady J's Return to Music
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Our Lady J's Return to Music

The multi-talented writer, director, and musician is back with her first song in a decade.

How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors
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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.

Cyndi Lauper is our Advocate of the year: 'Hon, I'm a family member'
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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.

Miss Bouvèé has something to say about Florida's drag bans
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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.

Still of House of Cummings (L-R): Janae SaisQuoi, Peachez Iman Cummings, Sierra Misst, Marti Cummings, Selma Nilla, and Blake Deadly in 'Queen of New York'
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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.

Bright Light Bright Light's new music is pure queer joy
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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.

Wayne Bradt
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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.

5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'
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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.

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.