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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.

In Defense of Madonna

Welcome to the Trump resistance, General Madonna. We need you more now than ever.

In Defense of 'Gender Revolution'

The controversial National Geographic documentary taught middle America about transgender people, Elijah Nealy writes.

Escorts Unite in Defense of Rentboy

Successful escorts have joined forces to raise funds for the seven arrested Rentboy.com employees. 

Op-ed: In Defense of 'Looking'

Some may say Looking was boring, but it strikes at the core of something many of us dare not mention.

Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.

In Defense of Stonewall

Roland's Emmerich's new drama about LGBT rights isn't a great film. But it's a good movie.

In Defense of a President's Tears

Barack Obama cried at his farewell address and throughout his presidency. It is a sign of his greatness, not his weakness.

Op-ed: In Defense of Aging

Why are gay men so afraid of getting older?

LGBTQ+ Veterans Stand Up to Far-Right Extremism in Texas

These military veterans stood guard so people could celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility.

In Defense of 'Anything'

The owner of a transgender talent agency says Matt Bomer's controversial movie is not insulting -- it's inspiring.

In Defense of 'Outing'

In a world with marriage equality, why is mainstream media still afraid of reporting that public figures are in same-sex relationships?

In Defense of Courtney Stodden

On TV she's America's favorite punchline but, trust me, Courtney Stodden has a lot of LGBT fans.

In defense of Jay Leno

As one comedy writer to another, Advocate contributor Jim David asks Avenue Q creator Jeff Whitty whether his letter complaining about Jay Leno's gay jokes was really warranted. Making someone the butt of a joke isn't the same as bashing them

Op-ed: In Defense of 'Faking It'

MTV's newest teen-targeted show could be seen as problematic, but that's a surface-level reading at best.

Hagel Confirmed As Defense Secretary

As defense secretary, Hagel faces budget cuts and introducing more thorough benefits and rights for same-sex partners of military personnel.