The history of the circuit party: Transforming LGBTQ+ political pain into power
“It’s like a religious revival,” Harvard professor Michael Bronski says.
MARCH 3, 2025
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Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Gay Rep. Robert Garcia praises Kamala Harris's kindness in DNC speech
“Real American patriotism is loving your country so much that you want to help the people in your country,” he said.
AUGUST 20, 2024
What is the Democratic National Convention? A brief history of its battles, protests, and celebrations
It's been going on since 1832. Here's what it's all about.
AUGUST 17, 2024
$10,000 reward offered in search for trans woman Casey Taylor in Bahamas
Taylor, a Black trans activist from Chicago, was reported missing June 20.
JULY 30, 2024
Democratic National Convention will be a celebration of diversity in Chicago, say queer staff
The convention will be a demonstration of all sorts of diversity, organizers say.
JUNE 25, 2024
Go green with envy with 70 pics from Sidetrack Chicago's St. Patrick's Day party
These photos can make you thirsty for more than just green beer!
MARCH 28, 2024
Chicago Chick-fil-A will share a building with Black and trans-led LGBTQ+ group
Brave Space Alliance said that they were only made aware of the new location planned for the floor beneath them when local news outlets reported on its opening.
JANUARY 23, 2025
Black transgender woman gunned down in Chicago
Redd, also known as Barbie to her friends, is the 26th known trans or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence this year.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
LIVE: 2024 presidential election
Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.
AUGUST 19, 2024
Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, and others will take DNC stage as party descends on Chicago
The convention is set to showcase the party’s vision of hope, unity, and progress, with a star-studded lineup of speakers planned throughout the week in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
AUGUST 19, 2024
Black transgender woman Taylor Casey goes missing in Bahamas
Casey disappeared in June and her family is asking for your help.
JULY 12, 2024
NFL’s Buffalo Bills come out supporting gay flag football team, but one bigoted former player is not amused
The National Gay Flag Football League plays its annual championship Pride Bowl in Chicago this weekend.
JUNE 22, 2024
Chicago police release alleged cartel member suspected of shooting migrant trans woman
“They do not investigate these cases adequately,” says a local activist, while police say fear of the cartels is hampering their investigation.
MARCH 19, 2024
Nazi regalia leads to Tom of Finland cofounder's ouster as IML judge
Social media posts showing Tom of Finland Foundation's Durk Dehner wearing Nazi symbols sparked outrage within the International Mr. Leather community.
JANUARY 15, 2025
All about the nation's first gay rights group, the Society for Human Rights, founded 100 years ago
Founder Henry Gerber is a significant figure in LGBTQ+ history, but not enough people know his story.
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Sarah McBride opens up about her historic candidacy, the Democratic Party, and Kamala Harris's campaign
The transgender Delaware state senator is on the brink of making history (again) as the first trans person elected to Congress.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)
The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.
AUGUST 19, 2024
Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention
The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.
AUGUST 17, 2024
Yes, the 'business partners' from 'Supermarket Sweep' were a gay couple — and they're still together
Tim Leach and Mark Dammann married in 2008, "the first day you could get married," and now both work as flight attendants.
AUGUST 2, 2024
Harvey Guillén joins ABC Live to celebrate ‘Pride Across America’ this weekend (exclusive)
The What We Do in the Shadows star joins the ABC News team for coverage of some of the biggest Pride celebrations nationwide — here's how to watch along!
JUNE 27, 2024