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In honor of National Nut Day, match a mystery bulge to its hot celeb

Celebrate this national holiday by checking out these celebrities who are swole in all the right places.

Okla. Pols Air Grievances Over Rainbow Festivus Pole

But in some other states, even right-wing lawmakers are taking the installation of the pride-colored poles in stride.

Minnesota Mayor Told to Resign by LGBTQ+ Group Over ‘Sin and Brokenness’ Comments

He asked the community to pray in advance of a July 8 Pride celebration.

U.S. Embassies Defy Trump, Continue to Display Rainbow Flag

Embassies around the world have ignored an order by the Trump administration to  stop displaying Pride flags. 

Stonewall's Pole Is Lightning Rod in Trump’s Attack on Rainbow Flags

New emails show National Park Service leaders scrambling to get rid of the flag at the historic landmark.

Texas Tech Rallies After Pride Flags Stolen

Crowdfunding is helping an LGBT club at a Texas university recover after its pride flags were stolen and other property was vandalized.

First Polar Pride Raises Rainbows Over North and South Poles

The event celebrated LGTBQ+ people in STEM working in icy regions.

Mitcham Joins Other Aussie Olympians in Stamp Collection

Although Australian Olympic gold medalist Matthew Mitcham has yet to sign any major endorsement deals, the openly gay diver will soon be coming to mailboxes Down Under. The Advocate cover boy and Olympic success story is about to have a postage stamp in his likeness.

Poland Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Couples, European Human Rights Court Rules

With support from the country's new Prime Minister and Europe's highest human rights court, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland.

Television Dreams

A young gay boy takes refuge in talk shows only to later find himself on the other side of the screen.

Pastor Rants That the Rainbow Flag Is 'Accursed' & 'Should Be Burned'

Anti-LGBTQ Virginia Pastor E.W. Jackson raged against embassies he says are defying the Trump administration's edict not to fly them on poles. 

The Original Gossip Gal

In her heyday, Rona Barrett got in bed with Cher, reported on the antics of Patty Duke, and even got Burt Reynolds to address those gay rumors. Now, Barrett looks back on her career with Advocate.com.

Bear Essentials

Advocate contributor Lawrence Ferber reports back on all there was to see and hear at this year's Berlin Film Festival -- including everyone who took home the top prizes at the 22nd Annual Teddy Awards, honoring queer work in the festival.

It's Time to Wave that Rainbow Flag Higher

Orlando may be inundated with pro-LGBT imagery, but with our culture's collective short memory, we need those banners up as long as possible.

Op-ed: What's Your Story?

We all have a story to tell, whether we know it or not.

Move over Tim Gunn

CW's fashion reality series Stylista is the perfect replacement for those obsessed with Project RunwayElle magazine's creative director, Joe Zee -- who acts as mentor as contestants fight and claw their way toward an internship at the magazine -- takes us behind the scenes