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Let's name prisons, landfills, and volcanos after Trump, and put his Colorado portrait on the penny

Opinion: House Republicans give new definition to sycophants wanting to put Trump on U.S. currency, rename an airport, and stick his head on Mount Rushmore, writes John Casey.


Gay Politician Brian Sims: Why I’m Endorsing Elizabeth Warren

The first openly gay legislator in Pennsylvania explains why Warren is his pick for president.

Louisiana theatre students take to the state capitol's steps to protest ‘don’t say gay’ bill

Thirteen students traveled from New Orleans to Baton Rouge on March 27 to protest several anti-LGBTQ+ bills up for consideration by the Republican-controlled House and Senate.

15 Gay Founding Fathers and Mothers

Queer people and their allies have always been part of the tapesty of the United States. Here are those who made the first few stitches.

15 Gay Founding Fathers, Mothers, and their straight allies

Was Benjamin Franklin gay? Was Alexander Hamilton bisexual? Was Betsy Ross stitching a sapphic revolution? Learn more about these queer patriots and their straight allies.

What Alternative Long term Care Can Do for You

Long-term care policies save taxes and pay off before you die.

Cycling for equality

Straight pastor Lars Clausen rode 1,000 miles on a unicycle and stayed with gays and lesbians to raise awareness about equal rights. Now he's written a book about the experience and he wants to share it--one page at a time.

What It Means to Be a 'Patriot'

It's OK to love someone or something imperfect.

John Carroll Says When Enough Is Enough Then Get Out and Shout

The antigay actions of businesses such as Chick-fil-A are ushering in a new generation of political activists.

Holiday Gift Guide for TV Lovers

Sure, the world's all-digital, but DVD and Blu-ray sets look a lot more exciting under the tree than, say, a Netflix gift card, so why not snag one of these 35 must-own collections for the TV buff.

That a Catholic Priest May Be Gay Isn't Cause for Sadness

What's sad about the case of Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill, who resigned his post after allegations of using a gay dating app, is that clergy can't come out as gay and stay in the church.

We all must hang together...

...as Benjamin Franklin once said, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately. Antigay priests and ministers must not be the only religious figures with a say in gay rights: It's time for pro-gay religious leaders and our secular allies to present a united front.

England's Freemasons Open Door to Trans Members

English lodges of the "world's oldest fraternity" will accept trans men and women with some caveats. 

Michelle Obama's Mission to Celebrate Marriage With LGBTQ People

Obama writes in her book and elaborates to Ellen DeGeneres about how she and daughter Malia Obama celebrated national marriage equality outside the White House with the crowd.

LGBT Catholics Welcome Pope to Philly

Queer Catholics, marriage equality supporters and allies gathered in the City of Brotherly Love, where the pope arrived Saturday for the last stop of his U.S. visit.

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Clinton Hails Progress in Speech to LGBT State Department Employees

The Secretary of State told a professional group for LGBT employees "creating an LGBT-welcoming workplace is not just the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do."

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Was One of George Washington's Generals Intersex?

The newest episode of America's Hidden Stories delves into the mystery.

Jennicet's Kanye Moment: Should We Just Shake It Off?

The Advocate's news editor on the role of civility in the equality movement.