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A guide to navigating Thanksgiving with Trump voters

Gravy or grievance? Brit Barron is on a mission to redefine the art of connection in a divided world.

Tennessee GOP Blocks Honor of Gay Country Star T.J. Osborne

The move sparked backlash from fellow country stars Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris.

5 Powerful Nuggets in Megachurch Pastor's Pro-LGBT Sermon

A Nashville-area megachurch is one of the first evangelical Christian congregations of its size to support marriage equality and full LGBT inclusion.

Republicans Want to Take Away Our Right to Be Parents

A proposed bill would hurt not only same-sex couples trying to start a family, but vulnerable children who need homes.

Watch This Virginia Dad Call Out His Trans Kid's School Board for Its Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

Cody Conner is going viral after speaking out during a Virginia Beach school board meeting. His trans daughter is a student in the district.

Trans Child's Family Who Hosted Ken Paxton Now Under Abuse Probe

Amber Briggle and her family are being investigated under a Texas policy that deems gender-affirming care for minors "child abuse."

Pioneering Lesbian Editor Judy Wieder Tells Her Tale

The Advocate's first female editor-in-chief, Judy Wieder, chronicles her fascinating life -- which included time as a folk singer, disco songwriter, and hair band journalist -- in Random Events Tend to Cluster.

Suspected Gunman in Club Q Shooting to Appear in Court

Formal charges can be expected within about 10 days, according to police.

When a Nod Is Not Enough

Now's the time for Barack Obama to start delivering on his promise of change. But will your most important issues be among his top priorities?

Derek Jarman's Alternative to The New Gay Credo

In life, the gay filmmaker and artist Derek Jarman was a polarizing figure. In death, he represents an alternative to the new gay credo of marriage, mortgage, and monogamy.

A Fresh Gay Face Is Shaking Things Up in Evangelical Land

After decades of evangelicals bludgeoning LGBT people with scripture, Matthew Vines reads the Bible with a different lens.

How I Got My Mojo Back After a Trip to N'awlins

A return to New Orleans arouses long-buried desires.

Pete Buttigieg Discloses Clients During Time at McKinsey

Critics have demanded transparency. Now that the out presidential candidate has revealed his work details, they are finding more not to like.

'British Baking Show' Winner on Coming Out as Gay Sweets-Lover

David Atherton grew up in a homophobic family with a mother who loved health foods.

Ark. Judge: Marriage Equality Is Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

An Arkansas Judge threw some delicious shade at an antigay state official in yesterday's ruling affirming the legality of more than 500 same-sex marriages in the state.

My Mother Tried to Stab My Queer Lover With a Steak Knife

Chef Rossi recounts a tale of tough love from her memoir, The Raging Skillet.

Wonderfully Queer 'Dickinson' Teases Third and Final Season

The Apple TV+ series that stars Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson and Ella Hunt as her one true love will end its run. 

Op-ed: The U.N.'s Collective Gasp on Conversion Therapy

Last week the United Nations demanded to know how the United States could permit conversion therapy.

Adam Rippon on His Relationship With Food and Working Out

On The Advocate's LGBTQ&A podcast, the out Olympic medalist discusses how his body changed now that he's not training six hours a day.

Taking over the hot seat

Exclusive interview: On Monday, January 5, Cheryl Jacques took over as executive director of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay-rights group in the country. In an election year in which GLBT issues are likely to be a big part of the debate, the former Massachusetts lawmaker and out lesbian is prepared for a wild ride.