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'Drag Race' star takes heat after endorsing Trump for President

In a shocking twist, this walking human parody remains confidently wrong with his terrible opinions.

'Good Trouble' Is Back, as Entertaining and Ahead of Its Time as Ever

The third series of the culturally relevant, super-queer spin-off of The Fosters kicks off this week. 

The Pride of Juneteenth

"Today is an embodiment of the principle that none of us are free until we all are free," writes NCLR's Imani Rupert-Gordon.

AIDS Rates Surge Among African-American Men

The rates of HIV among young African-American men who have sex with men have skyrocketed, reported the Centers for Disease Control on Thursday.

Coachella in pictures

The art and community of our nation's preeminent cultural festival is captured in a photo essay by The Advocate's Meghan Quinn

This Photographer Wants to Change the Narrative on Black Men

Duane Cramer's intention is to broaden and deepen the dimensions in which black men are seen.

Megan Rapinoe to Help Reimagine Sexy for Victoria's Secret Rebrand

The much-discussed and high paid Angels are out while people like Rapinoe will front campaigns and consult on product lines.

UCSF Receives Six-Figure Grant to Investigate Dementia in LGBTQ Elders

The first-of-its-kind study, led by Dr. Jason Flatt, seeks to find risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

Psst … There’s a Radical Notion in a New Report About Gender Language

'To be culturally literate means knowing how to speak the new language of gender,' says consulting firm sparks & honey in a new report. But within its marketing recommendations lies a thought bomb of radicalism that could truly change society.

Educators Must Offer Alternatives to the White, Hetero Narrative

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

End-of-Life Care for an Aging LGBT Population

At the end of their life, many men and women go back in the closet for fear of being mistreated by health care and other professionals.

Op-ed: Confessions of a Former Ted Nugent Fan

Like many former Ted Nugent fans, one woman has had to choose a side.

From contradictions to compassion, the LDS Church struggles with LGBTQ+ inclusion

The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflects a history of evolving LGBTQ+ stances amidst pressures for greater inclusivity.

GLAAD Honors Young LGBTQ+ Activists With 20 Under 20 List

This year's diverse list includes such names as JoJo Siwa, Ve'ondre Mitchell,  mxmtoon, Yasmin Finney, and Stella Keating.

Why Television Is Outpacing Film in Diversity

Wilson Cruz, Paris Barclay, Outfest Fusion's Taj Paxton, and Anjelica Huston weigh in on the growing divide between television and film in featuring LGBT people, especially those of color.

Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Makes History, Finds Activism

The out cinematographer of Mudbound is the first woman ever nominated in that category. 

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Badass action babe Eliza Dushku talks Bring It On, Ahnold S., and Prop. 8 and entices Advocate.com to take a look at her new series, Dollhouse.

Is the Queer Community Eating Its Own (Again)?

Recent battles over the rainbow flag and the Star of David have exposed long-simmering biases.