Angelica Ross Shared How She Was a Victim of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Veterans Day
The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.
November 13, 2023
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Florida Senate Bill Could Ban Books With LGBTQ+ Characters
Legislation introduced in the Florida Senate could empower homophobic parents to challenge the use of books with LGBTQ+ characters at public schools.
January 26, 2022
Rhode Island advances law protecting doctors who provide abortions & gender-affirming care
Eleven years (to the day) after passing marriage equality, Rhode Island lawmakers took another notable step to protect LGBTQ+ health care.
May 6, 2024
Celebrities and Comedians Skewer Arizona on Twitter
Twitter has some sharp words for Gov. Jan Brewer, who may or may not veto a bill that would legalize anti-LGBT discrimination in Arizona.
February 25, 2014
Marriage Equality Bill Could Pass Senate Despite Some GOP Opposition
Republican senators mostly balked at the House-passed bill that would codify marriage equality into federal law, but a narrow path to overcome a filibuster seems to exist.
July 22, 2022
Massachusetts Isn't Mississippi, But It's No LGBT Paradise
Why is the first state to legalize same-sex marriage dragging its feet on transgender protections?
April 19, 2016
Gay Ambassador to Australia Marries in D.C.
John Berry, U.S. ambassador to Australia, married his partner of 17 years, Curtis Yee, on Saturday.
August 12, 2013
Libs of TikTok celebrates while supporters rage after John Fetterman pulls support for Philly LGBTQ+ center (exclusive)
The Pennsylvania Democrat explained to The Advocate that his letter isn’t actually an indicator of his level of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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March 6, 2024
Op-ed: Pushing Transgender Rights Bills in a Difficult State
What can the rise of transgender political power in Philadelphia can tell us about the fight in our state and elsewhere? How can trans folks keep the progress going?
February 20, 2015
Florida GOP's Gross Misuse of 'Groomers' on LGBTQ+ Folk Exploits Kids
Desperate to validate the "don't say gay" bills, Florida Republicans stoop to new lows calling LGBTQ+ advocates groomers.
March 7, 2022
House Marks Orlando Anniversary With 'Shameful' Anti-LGBT Hearing
Democrats denounced the bill as "shameful," while Republicans and right-wing activists claimed that the First Amendment Defense Act is necessary to protect the beliefs of those offended by marriage equality.
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July 12, 2016
PHOTOS: Antigay Ugandans Rally at David Kato's Grave
Interfaith religious leaders launched their "Say No to Homosexuality" campaign just outside the house where the late David Kato's mother still lives.
April 2, 2013
All the President's Men and Women
As the knock-down drag-out race for the Democratic presidential nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun speculating about possible administration gigs. If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in November, who might the new president tap for high-level appointments or key White House staff? The Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents either candidate may draft.
April 9, 2008
WATCH: Ariz. Senator Comes Out as Gay
In response to Arizona's almost-successful effort to legalize discrimination based on religious beliefs, State Sen. Steve Gallardo announced that he's a gay man.
March 6, 2014
Op-ed: PC Culture Is Going Too Far
Allowing all voices to be heard, even ones that make us uncomfortable, enriches our world.
August 24, 2015
Gay waiter in Kansas gets hate and tears instead of a tip
Noah Bierig says he's using the incident to raise funds for a worthy cause.
August 7, 2024
Christian 'Writer' and Musician Likens LGBT People to Rapists
Antigay activist Lance Wells claims he and others like him are victims of LGBT people raping the culture.
July 6, 2017
Not a Good Day for Lobbyist Who Wants Gays Banned in NFL
Things don't seem to be going according to plan for the lobbyist whose big idea it was to ban gay players from the NFL.
February 26, 2014