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Joe Biden admin marks Earth Day with major environmental initiatives

The actions include help with solar panels, protection of public lands, and much more.

Rufus Gifford, Biden's Out State Dept. Star, on Restoring America

The gay former ambassador to Denmark and likely head of protocol for the State Department discusses the challenges ahead.

Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)

The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.

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Joe Biden delivers spirited, optimistic State of the Union, leaving Republicans looking foolish

The president touted his administration’s accomplishments and the nation’s future in an energetic and powerful speech.

50 Years of Stirring the Pot

Ever since the first issue of The Advocate clandestinely rolled off the presses in 1967, the content of the magazine has engendered debate, adulation, and occasionally venom.

Why Our Gay Interracial Military Wedding Is the New Normal

Christian Fuscarino, the head of Garden State Equality, feels optimistic for the first time in a long time.

The VA Still Refuses to Cover Necessary Trans Health Care

It will likely take a lawsuit to end the Veterans Affairs policy of denying coverage for gender-confirmation surgery — a procedure currently covered by Medicare. 

Why Bernie Sanders Just Endorsed Hillary Clinton

"Hillary Clinton will defend the rights of the LGBT community, workers rights, the needs of minorities and immigrants, and protect our environment."

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Admit It! We Have an Amazing President

If last night was a harbinger of Biden’s political future, he’s in the best shape of his life to run again.

These 15 major companies caved to the far right and stopped DEI programs

With the news about Walmart, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., and others, it's clear that this is a trend — and it's being driven by right-wing extremists.

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21 LGBT Biographies or Memoirs You Should Read Now

From German counts to Utah cave-dwellers, there's something for every reader on this list.

Meet the 36 Point Scholars That Make Up the Class of 2015

Thanks to the Point Foundation, these LGBT young people are getting the education they need to support their passions and change the world.

Activists Flag Air Force Secretary Nominee's Anti-LGBT Record

Heather Wilson was an opponent of LGBT equality during her time in Congress.

Fight for Queer Equality in the Military Chronicled in New MSNBC Documentary

Through the eyes of a veteran and activists, Serving in Secret depicts discrimination, love, heartache, and redemption on the road to repealing anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

Op-ed: Being a Trans Ally Can Start With a Simple Question

The promised study of allowing transgender people to serve openly in the military seemed stalled for a while, but one gay man asked a simple question to help move things along.

This Is the Way to Achieve Trans Rights

Ignorance often plays out at the ballot box, but fairness more often prevails in our federal judicial system, writes attorney Jillian Weiss. She says that's where trans equality will be won.

The former Marine who helped end DADT predicts the road ahead for LGBTQ+ service members

Trump’s Defense nominee Hegseth’s anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and the House passing the anti-trans defense spending bill mean that the assault on LGBTQ+ soldiers is just beginning.


These 12 Democrats are the early top contenders for the party’s presidential nomination in 2028

Who do you want to see be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028?

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.