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LGBTQ+ Groups Celebrate 'Rainbow Wave' of Queer Candidate Victories

More than 430 out LGBTQ+ candidates won their elections in the 2022 midterms.

Katie Hill's Sexual Freedom Was Too Much for Congress

The next generation will shrug at the bisexual politician's "scandal."

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint want you to drag your ass to the polls (exclusive)

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint tell The Advocate about getting Gen Z to vote – even if it's not for president – through their historic political action committee.

74% of LGBTQ+ Americans prefer Kamala Harris: HRC report

Overwhelming majorities across all ages, races, and ethnicities plan to get to the polls in November.

How do LGBTQ+ groups feel about Kamala Harris' campaign? 'Re-energized' (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Drag PAC, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, and Human Rights Campaign speak on Harris' "historic" campaign.

Why it's time for a vice president who happens to be gay (and maybe because of it)

Pete Buttigieg is a highly respected, 'others-above-self' military veteran and family man. That's why Kamala Harris should pick him.

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Who Is Behind Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation and What Are We Going to Do About It?

Look no further than indoctrinated parents of queer youth.

McConnell's Legacy in Flames as Trump Crime Show Swamps GOP

By not removing Trump when he had the chance, the Senate Minority Leader created a colossal PR disaster coinciding with the '24 election.

Welcome to the 'Fluidity Renaissance'

The growing number of people no longer identifying as straight or cisgender brings lots of possibility.

Conservatives push harmful lie that Pete Buttigieg is HIV-positive​

This kind of outrageous misinformation and the weaponization of HIV is dangerous and perpetuates stigma, advocates say.

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Americans still support marriage equality by a vast majority — just not Republicans

More than two in three Americans still believe that marriage equality should be the law of the land, despite a slight dip in support.

Support for LGBTQ+ equality has decreased: GLAAD study

GLAAD's annual "Accelerating Acceptance" report finds there's still supermajority support for equal rights, but there are some less positive signs.

Michigan's Lesbian AG Dana Nessel on the Importance of Her Close Race

She's running against a Trump-backed conspiracy theorist whose claim to fame is losing a case related to meddling in the 2020 election.

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

I’d Fire the Sex-Positive Weatherman: Is that Wrong and Outdated?

Seeking gay sex has evolved from public restrooms of the past to a metaverse future. Will shifting attitudes toward sexual expression mean the elimination of office code of conduct rules?

Gen Z Candidate Maxwell Frost: 'Partner' to LGBTQ+ Community

The Floridian, who could be the first member of Gen Z in Congress, says he's more than an ally.

What It's Like to Be an LGBTQ+ High Schooler in DeSantis's Florida

I’m directly affected by the authoritarian policies of our ambitious and ruthless governor.

Democrats Find Advantage in DADT Repeal

The end of the military ban may not create as many sparks as marriage equality, but the change gives President Obama and the Democrats a reliable weapon in their campaign arsenal.

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!