Black transgender woman Amber Minor killed in Missouri on Christmas Eve
Minor was shot to death in Raytown, near Kansas City.
January 3, 2024
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How Racism in LGBT Nightlife Birthed a New Pride Flag
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If You Hate the New Pride Flag, You're the Problem
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February 14, 2019
The GOP Is Terrorizing LGBTQ+ Youth, But the Kids Are Fighting Back
The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation.
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The Best LGBTQ Memoirs of 2019
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