These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people
Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
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Gay Lebanese speaks out on the Israeli-Hezbollah war
As Israel massed tanks and troops on the Lebanese border Friday in readiness for a likely ground invasion, a Lebanese member of Helem--an Arabic acronym for Lebanese Protection for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgender People--made time for a short interview with The Advocate's sister Web site, Gay.com, about the current situation in Beirut.
JULY 22, 2006
Russian police raid clubs in crackdown on LGBTQ+ 'propaganda,' make arrests
About a dozen people were arrested and convicted of "petty hooliganism."
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Rise in Violence Accompanies Rise in Hate Speech on Twitter
Hateful remarks against LGBTQ+ people and Jews have become more common on Twitter since Elon Musk took over.
JANUARY 24, 2023
Silent for 10 years
For 10 years, high school students across the nation have been taking part in the Day of Silence. They hold their tongues to raise awareness about the struggles faced by gays and lesbians, and they learn a little something about their fellow students.
APRIL 25, 2006
A Brotherhood for us
Delta Lambda Phi, a social fraternity created by gay men for all men, celebrates its 20th year.
AUGUST 14, 2007
Proud Boys Members & Neo-Nazi Group Fight, Threaten Each Other
A far-right extremist street gang started fighting with a group of neo-Nazis.
JULY 5, 2023
Megan Rapinoe Is Honored in Front of Record Crowd Before Retirement
More than 34,000 came to see Megan Rapinoe at her last regular season home game.
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Neo-Nazi Arrested After Planning to Blow Up a Vegas LGBTQ Club
Conor Climo, who communicated all year with a white nationalist group, allegedly kept hand-drawn schematics for attacks on a synogogue and a LGBTQ club.
AUGUST 13, 2019
Small is beautiful: Top 5 Surprisingly Gay Small Towns
If you're up for downsizing when it comes to planning your next vacation destination, consider these diminutive gems.
OCTOBER 24, 2008
Suspected Gunman in Club Q Shooting to Appear in Court
Formal charges can be expected within about 10 days, according to police.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Pat Robertson's History of Terrible, Vile Anti-LGBTQ+ Statements
The televangelist, who died Thursday, had a long history of blaming LGBTQ+ people for everything bad, including 9/11.
JUNE 8, 2023
West Point military academy eliminates cadet clubs amid Trump’s diversity crackdown
Clubs for women in engineering, Native American heritage, and LGBTQ+ support have been disbanded.
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Marines to Allow Gay Spouses in Clubs But Fort Bragg Only Admits Friends
In response to a recent controversy in which a lesbian wife of an army lieutenant colonel was denied membership to a spouses club, the Marine Corps issued new guidelines mandating that all spousal support clubs operating on Marine bases be LGBT-inclusive.
JANUARY 9, 2013
Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Comes Out as Gay
Jankto is the first active international men's player to announce he's gay.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Silence is part of speaking up
The author of the gay teen novel Geography Club and a resident of Tacoma, Wash., hails Wednesday's Day of Silence--and questions whether all the talking expected on the Christian right's "Day of Truth" on Thursday can really counter the power of silence to support equality for LGBT students
APRIL 25, 2006
WATCH: Pat Robertson Wants a Facebook 'Vomit' Button
The social networking site is a veritable den of sin, according to the homophobic televangelist.
JULY 8, 2013
Alabama Senate Candidate Slams 'Homosexual Activities' on TV
John Merrill, who is giving Roy Moore a run for his money in the homophobia department, says TV has contributed to cultural decay.
JULY 16, 2019