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Anti-LGBTQ+ Protests Cancel Drag Queen Storytime Event in California

Groups including Gays Against Groomers California derailed a community event.

In Response to 'Mixed Messages'

We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, wish to respond to the article "Mixed Messages" in the April 8, 2008, issue of The Advocate.

View to Washington: Blue Dogs

Conservative "Blue Dog" Democrats have undercut progressive Dems on health care reform, but how are they affecting the push for LGBT equality?

Opponents Continue Fighting Calif. Trans Student Bill

After falling more than 17,000 signatures short of qualifying a repeal measure for a referendum, the anti-LGBT Pacific Justice Institute vows to continue challenging California's Student Success and Opportunity Act.

Pink dollars for Katrina relief

The cleanup after Hurricane Katrina will last for months, so it's not too late for you to make an impact--or to give more. Here's The Advocate's roundup of relief efforts by and for LGBT evacuees and people with HIV/AIDS

​19 Spectacular Photos of the Inaugural L.A. Drag March

Thousands marched on Santa Monica Boulevard.

California Governor Brown Signs Four LGBT-Supportive Bills

They address benefits for transgender workers, assisted reproduction, anti-LGBT bullying, and the collection of demographic data.

L.A. Trans Woman Murdered While Seeking Help

Police believe that Deshawnda Sanchez was fleeing from a robbery when she was shot to death, but have not yet ruled out a hate crime.

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Israel's Right Turn Isn't an Excuse to Air Your Anti-Semitism

Israel is seemingly following the lead of Trump's America, but the tide will turn, Hannah Simpson writes.

LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support

Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month. 

Be Killed or Be Caged?

For LGBT people of color or those from low-income backgrounds, there are seemingly two choices when faced with a violent situation: take the harm lying down, or fight back and face time behind bars.

PHOTOS: Follow 24 Hours in LGBT America

Family, friends, couples, pets, workers, and stars (George Takei!) -- here is the complete day in LGBT America as selected by our staff.