Opinion: Instead of paddles and pink, Dems should have followed Rep. Al Green’s gutsy disruption
If Democrats don’t start fighting back hard, they will lose, writes John Casey.
MARCH 5, 2025
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Gay ex-governor and partner to live in palatial New Jersey home
Former New Jersey governor James McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, and his new partner are reportedly about to buy a 17-room home in an upscale New Jersey neighborhood.
JUNE 22, 2006
Lily Tomlin Named First Lesbian to Win Huge Honor
Tomlin will be honored for her lifetime contribution to the performing arts.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
PHOTOS: Barney Frank Marries Longtime Partner
Democratic Representative Barney Frank tied the knot with his longtime partner, James Ready, on Saturday.
JULY 7, 2012
Hot Sheet: 'Vicious' Claws Are Coming to Town
Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the Vicious side of Ian McKellen, Nicki Minaj, Idina Menzel, and a trip Into the Woods with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.
DECEMBER 19, 2014
Country Star Ty Herndon Marries Boyfriend in Tennessee Wedding
Congratulations to Herndon and Alex Schwartz!
AUGUST 28, 2023
'We're All a Little Green'
Broadway's cast of Wicked -- together with stars from other Broadway shows and a slew of A-listers --will come together next week in a star-studded fight for marriage equality.
FEBRUARY 20, 2009
Donald Trump delivers presidential address filled with anti-LGBTQ+ lies and transphobic rhetoric
The address to a joint session of Congress was marked by bluster, exaggeration, and outright lies.
MARCH 4, 2025
Why anger has shifted from Trump's overreach to the Democrats' disunity and apathy
Opinion: If voters are angry, they expect their elected representatives to be angry too, and when they’re not, trouble abounds, writes John Casey.
MARCH 24, 2025
The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days
Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump's first 50 days in office reveal a tumultuous start.
MARCH 10, 2025
Massachusetts Church Opens Safe Haven for LGBTQ+ Asylum-Seekers
Besides a safe place to stay, the church also provides asylum-seekers a stipend, connections to immigration lawyers, and assistance in getting health insurance.
DECEMBER 14, 2021
House Dems End Gun Control Protest As Sit-In Goes Over 24-Hour Mark
House Democrats ended their gun control protest Thursday morning.
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JUNE 23, 2016
Cory Booker wipes away a racist's record, fires up lost Democrats, and eyes a presidential run in 2028
Booker’s charge to Democrats: Stand firm, articulate a clear vision, oppose policies that threaten our nation, and wake up, writes John Casey.
APRIL 1, 2025
Adam Lambert Unleashes Authentic Queer Superpower With Velvet: Side A
Lambert talks to The Advocate about his passion project Velvet, how the industry has changed since he came out, and how Freddie Mercury refused to "assimilate."
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
PHOTOS: Head of the Democratic Party Joins the NOH8 Campaign
NOH8 Co-founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley invited members of both parties and both houses of Congress to a photo shoot to celebrate National Coming Out Day and 26 people showed up -- all Democrats from the House of Representatives. Among them is the head of the Democratic Party, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
OCTOBER 11, 2012
People of the Year: Al Gore, Chad Griffin, and Lawrence King
This week Advocate.com is going to highlight our remaining People of the Year, who range from activists to entertainers, politicians to students. Today we take a look at environmentalist Al Gore, political strategist Chad Griffin, and slain student Lawrence King.
DECEMBER 18, 2008