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An LGBTQ+ cocktail bar was open in Asheville for 31 days. Now it's in ruins (exclusive)

Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Sam Champion Talks Extreme Weather and Climate Change

Weather isn't going to suddenly become less extreme, says the out meteorologist.

Green and gay: Stephanie Hillman

Meet a diverse group of eco-queers who honor the same guiding truth: Environmental rights are gay rights. We share one atmosphere with the world.

NASA Head, Despite Anti-LGBT Record, Recognizes Pride

Jim Bridenstine joins Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a surprising Pride supporter, but there's still no recognition from the White House.

Anti-LGBT Climate Change Denier Will Head NASA

The Senate confirmed Jim Bridenstine today in a party-line vote.

Jill Biden Invites Tyre Nichols' Parents, LGBTQ Rights Plaintiffs to SOTU

The first lady's guest list offers a blueprint of what to expect in President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

President Biden, Immediately Allow Gay and Bi Men to Donate Blood

The president should demonstrate his commitment to LGBTQ+ equality by ending this antiquated rule.

Pioneering Gay Climber Silvia Vasquez-Lavado on Hiking as Healing

The first gay woman to complete the Seven Summits, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, is also amplifying awareness about sexual abuse. Now, Selena Gomez is set to play her on the big screen.

The blame game

9/11. The tsunami. Katrina. All the gays' fault, according to certain far-right wing nuts. Are they crazy?

L.A. Gay Bar Akbar 'Struggling to Stay Alive,' Launches GoFundMe

The Silverlake watering hole has been hit hard by the pandemic.

Alleged Hate Group Member Charged in Shooting of Trans Woman in Indiana

Crystal Raquel Cash survived a violent assault that left her with a broken jaw, but local news can't help but turn its attention to irrelevent discussions of sex work. 

It's 'Not Feminism' to Wonder If Jennifer Lawrence Makes Her Own Fashion Choices

The Red Sparrow star, who wore a stunning, bare-shouldered Versace gown outside in the frigid London winter, calls out those writing that she was somehow a fashion victim. 

D.C.'s Pride celebrates queer history as it prepares to host World Pride 2025

Under the theme "Totally Radical," this year's Capital Pride taking place in Washington, D.C., looks to honor the past while continuing to fight for equality for LGBTQ+ people.

Three years after he came out, Carl Nassib opens up

In a candid interview with The Advocate, the former NFL star talks about fair-weather brands, Harrison Butker’s comments, the Trevor Project, and Rayze, his new passion project.


Oregon's LGBTQ+ Community Mobilizes During Apocalyptic Wildfires

Lesbians, drag queens, and queer folks of all stripes are working together to save each other's pets, homes, and sanity.

Florida's LGBTQ+ Activists Plan to Fight Back Against DeSantis's  ‘Slate of Hate’

Activists say more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the recent legislative session.

Why a Straight White Man Made a Comedy About Homophobia

The Elijah's Ashes filmmaker recounts a disturbing event that sparked a calling to be an ally.

My time on Brokeback Mountain

One of the two co-screenwriters of the critically acclaimed "gay cowboy" movie responds to the Advocate.com commentary by Karel about the film