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JFK appointed the 'best and brightest,' as Trump nominates the buffonish, befuddled, and brain-wormed

If Trump’s election was the apocalypse, this week has been a never-ending April Fools, writes John Casey.

Lara Trump awkwardly blames Biden’s support of trans people for high gas prices and Israel-Hamas war

According to the co-chair of the Republican National Committee transgender people are to blame for everything, even Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

The Curious Case of Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley finally addressed the gay murders and torture in Chechnya, and while the U.N. ambassador's statement is more than we got from Trump or Tillerson, it feels too little, too late.

Trans Positions

As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World

The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten.

EXCLUSIVE: Lady Bunny cuts ties, sues Bianca Del Rio

Is Lady Bunny really ending their 25+ year friendship amid lurid claims about unfair pay and work conditions?

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises 4th Grade Teacher Who Used Drag Race in a 'Quiz'

The elementary school teacher played a hilarious April Fool's Day joke that went viral. 

WATCH: Penn. Governor Makes Incest Comparison

Gov. Corbett makes an awkward comparison about marriage equality and incest.

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Most Beer Drinkers Support Brands Working with Transgender Spokespeople

While sales have fallen, there’s hope for Bud Light.

Shame on Lesley Stahl, ‘60 Minutes’ for Promoting Marjorie Taylor Greene

A serious news show sinks to the bottom, an out editor sinks to DeSantis, and a network sinks to trans disinformation, and why isn't someone speaking out?

Tom Daley Dives Deep on Olympic Gold, Knitting, and Being a Dad

For The Advocate's May/June cover story, the world-class diver discusses using his platform to fight for LGBTQ+ athletes and the joy of raising a son with his husband, Dustin Lance Black. 

RuPaul shades 'masculine white gay men' who project 'internalized homophobia'

The legendary drag queen recently told Out magazine about his experiences with "self-loathing" gay men.

Ellen's 11 Best April Fool's-Approved Pranks

Everyone's favorite talk show host is also one of the world's greatest pranksters. In honor of April Fool's Day, here are her best mischievous moments.

Lawsuit claims Culver's fast-food chain retaliated against trans manager and workers who reported transphobia

Federal lawyers say the operators of a Culver’s restaurant fired the victims of a transphobic work environment.

Famed Drag Performer Heklina Found Dead in London

Heklina was in the city to perform in Mommie Queerest with fellow drag legend Peaches Christ.

Trolls Push Fake Acronym 'LGBTP' to Associate Gays With Pedophilia

Social media images have circulated suggesting that LGBTQ+ organizations approved adding "P" to include pedophiles, which is untrue. 

Trans Positions

As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?