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Glenn Magpantay Is One of the Most Powerful Asian American Gay Men in the Nation

Now advising President Biden and Congress, Magpantay is helping America live up to its promise.

Anti-Asian Racism Is No Match for LGBTQ+ Activist Amazin LeThi

Asians are experiencing a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic. 

Twitter Seethes at Trump's Anti-Asian COVID-19 Racism

The president refuses to abandon his description of the disease as the "China virus."

Rep. Mark Takano on How to Fight Back Against Anti-Asian Racism

Our community cannot be silent, says Takano, the first gay Asian person in Congress.

40-Year-Old Version's Peter Kim Is Fighting Anti-Asian Racism Onstage

Kim skewers Broadway's racism and shatters stereotypes in Radha Blank's critically acclaimed Netflix comedy.

Coronavirus and HIV Parallels: On Racializing and Queering Illness

Bias, fear, and ignorance are the biggest threats of all.

LGBTQ+ Asian Artists Share Stories of Pride And Strength in Lockdown

Hosted by activist Amazin LeThi, The Advocate's Instagram Live series celebrated Asian artists and entertainers.

Trans Actor Leo Sheng on J.K. Rowling, Racism & 'The L Word' Season 2

The L Word star talked to activist Amazin LeThi about the intersections of race and gender in our latest Instagram Live discussion.

Miss Universe Contestants Use Fashion to Protest Racism, Homophobia

This year's pageant was much more than a swimsuit competition.

Don't Be Shocked If Trump Tries to Delay the Election

The huckster always sees crisis as opportunity, says former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.

BD Wong on 'Nora From Queens,' What Bowen Yang Means for Queer Rep.

The veteran actor chats with The Advocate about how playing a regular guy with a girlfriend is a game-changer.

'No Asians' Is Not a Preference. It's Racism.

Sinakhone Keodara is considering suing Grindr for allowing racism on its app. Here, he and Hussain Turk explain how damaging anti-Asian sentiment is.

How Queer Asians Can Be Good Allies to Black Brothers and Sisters

A plea for LGBTQ Asians to stand in solidarity with the queer Black community.

The Judge Who Tossed Trump's Latest Muslim Ban Saved LGBT Lives

People fleeing oppression should not be punished or made into scapegoats, writes Glenn Magpantay. It's time for Trump to give up on these discriminatory bans.

The Olympics Proves Asians Aren't Just 'Mathletes'

Out athletes like Julie Wu Chu are upending stereotypes, but the Olympics should also be a wake-up call to the dearth of LGBT protections throughout Asia.

A Message to the Media on Implicit Bias

For today's journalists especially, it's imperative to look deeper into the stories being covered.

Being LGBTQ Doesn't Mean You Have to Hate Israel

By banning Israeli flags, the D.C. Dyke March proclaims that anyone who disagrees with them is a heretic.

Amid All the Noise in D.C., Dreamers' Fate Hangs in the Balance

Forget about Trump's tweets and demand that Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell pass a clean Dream Act.

Report Paints Bleak Picture for LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Research by the Trevor Project found youth experiencing homelessness are two to four times more likely to have severe mental health challenges.

The Legacy of George Floyd One Year After Police Killed Him

Have we made progress on equality and justice since Floyd was executed by an officer?