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Marking the 30th Anniversary of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in an Iconic Black Chicago Parade

An event Sunday in Chicago will celebrate the anniversary of when an LGBTQ+ contingent first marched in the Bud Billiken Parade.

Victory Fund Endorses Pete Buttigieg for President

This marks the first time Victory Fund -- which backs only out, viable, qualified candidates -- has made a presidential endorsement.

DADT Testimony

DADT Testimony

The High Cost of Being Gay

We all agree that sexual orientation isn't just about whom you sleep with but how much of your identity is tied up in the things you have to buy (not to mention the price you're willing to pay for them).

Kansas Bill Would Outlaw Same-Sex Marriages

Legislation by Republican Randy Garber classifies same-sex marriages as "parody marriages."

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A Passionate Plea for — and Against — Police at Pride

Two important New York voices on whether cops belong in our celebration.

Future gay leaders '06

In our annual roundup of high achievers we look at seven young men and women who are already making a difference and are set to take over the fight for equality in the future.

Realities of Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Take Center Stage at House Hearing

Survivors of the Club Q shooting and Pulse nightclub shooting spoke about the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hatred during Wednesday's House hearing.

Howard Dean says he's sorry

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee says that his mistake on The 700 Club should not blind LGBT voters to his party's ongoing, hands-on work for equality. Does he support marriage equality himself? Sort of.

A Night of Rousing Speeches Supporting Hillary Clinton

Sen. Cory Booker (pictured) and First Lady Michelle Obama were the stars of the night, but Sen. Bernie Sanders also offered strong support to his former rival.

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Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself

LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll

The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.

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Op-ed: The Story Behind the First LGBT History Month

Four academic leaders describe how LGBT History Month was launched, amid stiff resistance, more than two decades ago.