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Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!

The Surrogacy Roadblock

Did you know that it is actually illegal to do surrogacy in the state of New York? With the growing number of gay couples looking to have children, this law will have to change sooner rather than later. Read about a couple seeking to make that happen.

Layleen Polanco's Death Due to Epileptic Seizure at Rikers

Corrections officers knew of her condition before putting her in solitary confinement. 

Protesters Demand Justice for Trans Woman Found Dead at Rikers Island

Layleen Cubilette-Polanco was in custody for a misdemeanor offense when she was found dead in a cell.

The Significance of Juneteenth

On this date in 1865, the news of slavery's end came to the last state practicing it. It's become a day to celebrate and reflect on African-American history.

'Clean Up Your House,' Democrats Tell GOP Leadership After Santos Saga

Now that the lying congressman from New York is seated, there's not much that can be done to get him to go if he refuses -- aside from an act of Congress.

My Father's Day Nightmare

Parenting writer Frank Lowe opens up for the first time about his first Father's Day, which was more painful than happy.

Fear of flying solo

The uproarious and honest stage experience known as The Break Up Notebook: The Lesbian Musical is deservedly packing the house in L.A.

L.A. Pride Postponed Due to COVID-19

Los Angeles "will not get through 2020 without a Pride celebration to remember," organizers promise.

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The Hidden Message in Recent SCOTUS Marriage Rulings

It's impossible to predict, but things are looking positive for those hoping the Supreme Court will soon decide the legality of same-sex marriage nationwide.

Labor of Love

Thomas Beatie gives The Advocate a first-person account of how it feels to be pregnant and carrying a child for his wife and himself.

On Being an Extrovert in the Time of Social Distancing

Queer people have often turned to found family and groups of people for stimulation. Here's how one gay extrovert is coping. 

Miss Cleo Still Knows

Last year the famed psychic told us she was a lesbian; this year she has a new CD. She sits down with us to read Britney, Bush, and Obama.

Elton John Tests Positive for COVID-19, Postpones Tour Again

The singer has been forced to postpone dates for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour yet again.

Queer Lawmaker Liliana Bakhtiari Comes Out as Nonmonogamous

Bakhtiari said in a recent interview that nonmonogamy "should be destigmatized."

Meghan Markle Will Raise Child With 'Fluid Approach to Gender'

Markle reportedly told friends at a baby shower that she's rejecting gender stereotypes.

Op-ed: Love After Loss

Nearly three years after the death of a close friend, a man finds peace with himself.

Labor of Love

Is society ready for this pregnant husband?