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Ghana’s new president says proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law is effectively dead on procedural grounds

President John Mahama says he wants to open dialogue on the law, while one legislator said he would rather be dead than live in a country that affirmed LGBTQ+ rights.

How HRC’s Tori Cooper Advocated for Trans People in 2021

The Human Rights Campaign's director of community engagement is also one of The Advocate's People of the Year. 

Karamo 'Excited' to Mambo With Sean Spicer on 'Dancing With the Stars'

The Queer Eye star wants to engage in "respectful conversations" with Donald Trump's former White House communications director.

Kristofer Eisenla Does the DNC

Long before Kristofer Eisenla became deputy chief of staff and communications director for U.S. representative Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), he campaigned for Clinton marching around the living room of his staunchly Republican grandparents' home with a sign he'd crafted himself. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine 16 years later he'd be so actively involved in the planning of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Tales of Coming Out

On October 11 millions of openly gay Americans will reflect on the day they took those brave first steps out of the closet, providing support and encouragement to others who have yet to find their voice. In day one of our series on coming out, Lair star David Moretti (pictured), Big Brother's Marcellas Reynolds, and New York LGBT Community Center executive director Richard D. Burns share their stories.

We 55 respectfully disagree

In an "open letter" to The Advocate and to LGBT people everywhere, more than four dozen prominent activists of color take issue with Jasmyne Cannick's commentary calling for LGBT equality to take priority over rights for illegal immigrants. Quoting Audre Lorde, they remind us, "There is no hierarchy of oppression."

George Santos's Ex-Communications Director Starts Apology Tour

Naysa Woomer wrote an opinion piece that sounds a lot like an attempt to rehab her image.

Women's March L.A. Organizer on LGBT Inclusion

Ellen Crafts, marketing and communications director for the L.A. Women's March, discusses what's ahead in the battle against the patriarchy.

Gay Former Spokesman for Jeb Bush Endorses Roy Moore Opponent

Tim Miller, a prominent Republican player and former communications director for the presidential candidate, asks his followers to donate to Doug Jones.

The Slam That Ann Coulter Looks Trans Is Wrong

The National Center for Transgender Equality's director of communications tells us why he has Ann Coulter's back even if she doesn't have his.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

80 glorious celeb pics from GLAAD, Frameline, and NewFest “Cheers, Queers” event at Sundance

Queer filmmakers gathered to discuss their work in an event sponsored by the groups.

LGBTQ+ Orgs: We Must Do More to End Racism, Racial Violence

More than 70 groups signed on to an open letter in light of the death of George Floyd and other recent horrific incidents.

Boy Scouts Community Relations Director Quietly Advocates Antigay Policy Change

Willie Iles, Jr., highlighted historical discrimination within the Boy Scouts of America at a fundraiser in Fort Worth, Texas.

Watch Randy Rainbow Smooch With the Mooch in New Parody

In his newest musical roast, Randy Rainbow takes on the deposed White House communications director.

Gay Utah GOP Leader Says Too Much Sex Drives LGBTQ People to Suicide

And PrEP causes them to have sex like "bunny rabbits," claims the Salt Lake County Republicans' communications director.

Anthony Scaramucci: 'I've Been a Gay Rights Activist My Whole Life'

The former White House communications director touted his "centrist" credentials in response to a dropped Super Bowl ad from T-Mobile.

Recessionary Tremors: Marvin Reguindin

Marvin Reguindin, president and creative director of Thinking Cap Communications and Design, a multiservice marketing firm, has noticed a drop-off in business lately, mainly from his larger clients.

No on 8 Volunteers Harassed, Thrown Off Church Grounds

All around Los Angeles, teams of volunteers dispatched by the Gay and Lesbian Center are responding to claims of friction at the polls. Thalia Zepatos, director of community engagement for the No on 8 campaign, said many places throughout L.A. County have reported harassment and illegal electioneering by churches. No on 8 volunteers have been removed from church grounds, one polling worker reportedly quoted the Bible, and at least one poll worker has urged people to vote Yes on 8.

Two Lesbians of Color Named to White House Communications Staff

Longtime activists Karine Jean-Pierre and Pili Tobar will be part of an all-women senior communications team in the Biden White House.

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