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Kristen Stewart to play lesbian astronaut Sally Ride in 1st lead TV role

Kristen Stewart is headed to outer space in this new limited series.

Op-ed: It's Time to Rethink Religion

A devoted Jewish cantor found solace in the same religion he felt slighted by as a young gay man.

Sally Ride, First (Gay) American Woman in Space, Dead at 61

The accomplished pioneer loses a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Op-ed: An Open Letter to The New Yorker

When The New Yorker took a look at the tension between transgender women and radical feminists, one writer says the examination was unfair.

The Real Story of the Female Hunter of Delaware County

Lucy Ann Lobdell quickly gained a reputation as a marksman during the 19th century. But after leaving home, Lobdell proved something different altogether -- a transgender man.

Yes, LGBTQ+ People Can Like the Super Bowl

It’s the only time of year Americans come together to watch grown men chase a ball and tackle each other, so don’t try dissing the NFL at a gay sports bar.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.

Educators Must Offer Alternatives to the White, Hetero Narrative

We need a public school curriculum that reflects all our stories.

Cover Story Interview With Gossip Front Woman Beth Ditto

Gossip front woman Beth Ditto capped off an amazing year with her very revealing memoir, Coal to Diamonds.

When Sally Ride Saved the Space Program

This lesbian pioneer challenged notions of gender and science, but her efforts following the Challenger disaster might remain her greatest contribution.

Honoring The First Lesbian in Space

Google's doodle pays homage to the first female NASA astronaut, who was revealed to be lesbian following her death.

13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know

From the first woman in space to recent Nobel Prize winners, we're celebrating some of the queer pioneers who have expanded our knowledge across the years.

10 Things to Know: Sally Ride

The first American woman (and possibly the first LGBT person) in space will receive a posthumous honor from the president this week.

Op-ed: Why You Can Trust Openly LGBT Journalists

You give us your time, we'll give you the truth.

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

New Queer Memoirs on The Way We Were

The new queer memoirs go far beyond the traditional coming-out narratives.