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This punk bakery in Nashville gives trans customers gender-affirming surgery care packages

Guerilla Bizkits tells The Advocate about its post-surgery care packages that provide transgender customers with easy-to-prepare biscuits, jam, and coffee.

Florida Publix Refuses to Write 'Trans' on a Cake, Citing Company Policy

The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.

Why We Need Bisexual Awareness Week

Part of Bisexual Awareness Week, which begins today, should involve a discussion of how disproportionately bi women are affected by violence. 

Gina Gershon

The Showgirls and Bound star is now a children's book author but, sorry, still not a lesbian.

Last Words With Drag Race's Alyssa Edwards

The RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race star discussed her elimination, the possibility of her return, and RuPaul's herstoric Emmy win.

More human than Truman

Infamous reassembles the gay love story between the lines of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood.

Obama's Legacy: A Domino Effect of Freedom

The president's deft repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" set the stage for a remarkable string of LGBT wins, writes Don't Tell Me to Wait author Kerry Eleveld.

Our heroes

Whether it was by saving lives or simply living life to its fullest, gay men and lesbians were among the thousands of Americans who, on September 11, showed humanity's true spirit

Our heroes

Whether it was by saving lives or simply living life to its fullest, gay men and lesbians were among the thousands of Americans who, on September 11, showed humanity's true spirit

Trans Businesswoman Angelica Ross Tells All

The former lounge singer tells The Advocate how she survived sex work and a suicide attempt, found spirituality, and made peace with her mom. She's one of this issue's Vanguard. 

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The LGBT View as 1WTC Opens in NYC

The tallest building in the western hemisphere is now open on the site where 2,753 people died, two dozen of them members of the LGBT community.

The LGBT Heroes of 9/11

We look back in time via The Advocate's special cover story after the tragedy on September 11, 2001.

20 Fearless Gifts for Your Favorite Adventurer

Whether he's heading out to the jungle or just sunning by the pool, there's something for everyone on this list of goodies for open-minded, travel-centric types.

Biden Administration Looks to Protect LGBTQ+ Foster Kids With New Rule

The Department of Health and Human Services' proposed rule is in keeping with the Biden administration's promise to support LGBTQ+ youth.

Massachusetts governor seeks IVF coverage for veterans in same-sex relationships

Maura Healey, one of the first out lesbian governors in the nation, wants to equalize coverage of assisted reproduction and provide other new benefits to Massachusetts veterans.

Twitter Allows Transphobic Film After Conservative Uproar

The social media platform has become a breeding ground for right-wing hate, which the owner, Elon Musk caters to.