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Jess King: From dancer to Peloton instructor to life coach

The queer Latina fitness expert is helping others achieve mental, physical, and spiritual wellness through healing.

Kevin Spacey Joins Harvey Weinstein in Posh Rehab for Sex Addiction

The disgraced actor checked into The Meadows, a facility popular with celebrities.

A Comic Book for All the Queer Theater Geeks

New all-ages comic book series The Backstagers is the series nerds need.

WATCH: Michele Bachmann Isn't Seeking Reelection

The four-term congresswoman from Minnesota announced Tuesday that she will not seek a fifth term.

Trans Pop Artist Jakk Fynn Emerges Stronger from a Break-Up in 'Heal'

Along with the exclusive video premiere of the song, Fynn tells The Advocate he hopes to empower queer people through his music.  

Mary Lambert: After Orlando, 'Love Harder, Love Louder'

If there's one thing we can learn from the tragedy at Orlando's Pulse nightclub, it's to "dance anyway," says the out singer-songwriter. 

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Karamo Felt 'Betrayed' By His Son's Coming Out — And Then He Evolved

The Queer Eye star and Jason Brown discuss how co-authoring a children's book, I Am Perfectly Designed, sparked emotional healing.

'Ex-Gay' Group to Hold Two Events in Southern U.S.

People Can Change claims it can rid its participants of "unwanted homosexual attraction" with its 48-hour retreat, Journey Into Manhood.

The Lost Language of Kickball

For some gay and lesbian adults, having been chosen last in P.E. class inflicts a wound they still feel today, keeping them from enjoying sports and wreaking havoc on their self-esteem. Judy Kamilhor examines the "chosen-last syndrome" and other traumatic childhood sports experiences -- and shows how to overcome them.

Trace Lysette on Her 'Monica' Moment and Leading Lady Status

Beautiful and brilliant (and, incidentally, trans), the actress is an early awards contender for her starring role in Monica. But will Hollywood continue to reward her talents?

In the Galleries: 'Art & AIDS: Amor y Pasión'

This rich collaboration between GMHC and the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art supports artists living with AIDS and HIV.

Michele Bachmann Supported Reparative Therapy for Gays

Rep. Michele Bachmann once worried about "the deep emotional wounds" that gay people suffer and wanted to ensure that so-called reparative therapy was done compassionately, according to her statements around a Love Won Out conference in 2004.

Tegan Quin exposes the dark side of stan culture

Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan & Sara paints an absorbing and shocking portrait of the pitfalls of superstardom that hide in plain sight: "Our society is f*cked."

What Is Healing Justice?

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice explains how we can best respond to generational trauma and violence.

WATCH: George Takei Is Mysterious Mentor in New Music Video

The icon stars in Matt Zarley's new musical short.

The APA on Stress and Its Effect on LGBT Lives

More and more research shows that stress is severely harming people, especially minorities targeted for discrimination. Clinton Anderson of the American Psychological Association tells us what needs to be done.

After ENDA

On November 7 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act -- a formerly LGBT rights bill that was stripped of the T in the belief that that would make it an easier sell. Transgender activist and former Human Rights Campaign board member Donna Rose assesses the cost of that strategy and talks about picking up the pieces.

Meet the Queer Puerto Ricans Healing Through Voguing

“That’s what ballroom is about, being yourself, even if it’s just for a few hours,” one participant said.

Top 10 Queer Culture Must-Knows This Spring

We might be stuck at home, but there are still cool things to do (and see). 

Meet the Inspiring 2014 Point Foundation Scholars

Get to know the 2014 class of Point Scholars -- you'll be seeing a lot of them as they start changing the world for the better.