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Hayley Kiyoko Creates a Lesbian Romance for Teens

Based on her iconic music video of the same name, Kiyoko’s debut novel knocks a queer YA romance out of the park.

Activist Amazin LeThi Is Fighting for Asian Inclusion in Sports

This weight training maven is breaking down barriers facing Asian-American LGBTQ athletes.

Karamo Brown Wants LGBT People to Write Our Own Stories

Reality star Karamo Brown says it's time to "take the pen out of Hollywood's hands."

We 55 respectfully disagree

In an "open letter" to The Advocate and to LGBT people everywhere, more than four dozen prominent activists of color take issue with Jasmyne Cannick's commentary calling for LGBT equality to take priority over rights for illegal immigrants. Quoting Audre Lorde, they remind us, "There is no hierarchy of oppression."

The Importance of Being a Crazy Rich Gay Asian

Actor Nico Santos discusses the queer representation he brings to the already-historic cast of Crazy Rich Asians.

Coronavirus and HIV Parallels: On Racializing and Queering Illness

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

The Startling Impact of Family Acceptance on AAPI LGBTQ+ Youth

Parental acceptance of queer Asian and Pacific Islander children can be life-saving.

How the Election Affected Queer Teens

More than 50,000 young people told the Human Rights Campaign how they felt after the election of Donald Trump. Their responses were sad and frightening.

George Takei comes out

Once Sulu on the original Star Trek TV series and in subsequent films, the 68-year-old actor unveiled his gay private life while promoting the current Los Angeles stage production of Equus, in which he plays the lead

Pride Media Announces New Leadership for The Advocate, Out

CEO Diane Anderson-Minshall lauds the "exceptionally talented editors and artists" on the new team.

Legendary Poet Maya Angelou Dies at 86

The award-winning author and civil rights activist died Wednesday at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C.

13 LGBTQ+ Books to Read and Enjoy Before Spring Is Over

Here are some of the most anticipated queer books that came out this spring!

Police: 19-Year-Old Trans Woman Kathryn Newhouse Killed by Father

She's the eighth known victim of fatal violence against trans people this year.

STUDY: What Factors Besides Sexuality Contribute to LGBT Suicide Rates?

A new study teases out certain striking complexities within the broad group of teens commonly 'lumped' into the same 'LGBT youth' category.

Thomas Orlina Wants to Be the Filipino-American Ryan Seacrest

Social media influencer Thomas Orlina explores gay life and Asian culture in his intimate docuseries.

The 12 Best LGBT Films of 2016

Here are this year's scripted stories that shone in their depiction of LGBT lives.

Mental Crises Amid an Apocalypse Explored in New Audible Series

The prescient Apocalypse Untreated features a mostly queer and Black cast.

Amandla Stenberg Breaks Out of Trump-Like Camps in The Darkest Minds

The forthcoming big-budget movie, starring and written by gay people, is frighteningly prescient.

Transgender Santa Brings Christmas Joy in 'Santa Camp' Documentary

While some criticize a number of so-called "woke" Santa Clauses, others have found comfort in seeing themselves in Saint Nick.