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Maine Could Make History With Gay Governor, Youngest Out Legislator

Mike Michaud was unopposed in Tuesday's primary for governor, while Ryan Fecteau captured the Democratic nomination in the state's 11th House District.

Pioneering Lesbian and Feminist Activist Ivy Bottini Has Died at 94

From her roots in the women's movement of the 1960s through the AIDS epidemic and to advocating for LGBTQ+ elders, Bottini led the way. 

Past '40 Under 40' Honorees Are Still Changing The World

Past honorees of The Advocate's '40 Under 40' continue to prove themselves as agents of change. Take a look at where they are now.

Why Is There an HIV Crisis in the South?

A perfect storm of factors is creating an HIV epidemic below the Mason-Dixon line, especially for black gay and bisexual men.

How to Help Prevent Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Youth

"LGBTQ youth are placed at a higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society."

Simply irresistible

Gina Gershon once again turns the world on with her smile--and everything else--in Prey for Rock and Roll

Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier

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Hot Sheet: Week of July 5

When you get back from that big 4th of July barbecue, unwind with Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno and your favorite B-movie-mocking, basic cable robots.

Winning Bette

The legendary Bette Midler holds forth on art, illusion, marriage, kids, and the eternal lure of Las Vegas.

Halloween: Is the Party Over?

Once a place for gays to parade the outlandish and the outrageous, Halloween street parties have been overrun by college kids and gangbangers, appropriated by stroller-pushing moms and out-of-towners, and regulated by angry residents and city officials. Have we lost Halloween forever?

Love Him or Hate Him, Tom Brady's Going Out on Top

Gay football fans still love this GOAT, even though rumors swirled about his politics and he was always -- always -- in the Super Bowl limelight.

Seat Filler December 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene turns off the dark of Broadway's gay-friendly closings with festive queer holiday shows from Justin Bond, Mimi Imfurst, Moisty the Snowman, and many more.

Palm Springs Councilwoman Faced Biphobia From the LGBT Community

Christy Gilbert Holstege discovered some of her LGBT constituents had hang-ups about the "B."

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

Why Can't We Talk About Homophobia in the Black Community?

Lee Daniels, Mo'Nique, Eric Holder, and activists weigh in on whether homophobia in the black community is unique, and how it should be addressed.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

Mike Johnson Said He Wanted to Revisit Supreme Court Decision That Legalized Gay Sex

He's voiced support of SCOUTS also reviewing decisions on marriage equality and contraception use.

Forty Under 40

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