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Why ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases should be acceptable

“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”

'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'

Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.

One Million Moms Mocks Jonathan Van Ness for Uber Eats Ad

The anti-LGBTQ+ group waged a bigoted attack on the Queer Eye star's nonbinary identity.

American LGBTQ+ Museum Announces First Executive Director

Ben Garcia joins the museum with more than 20 years of experience in museum administration and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

LGBTQ+ Activists, Allies Raise Funds for Black Trans Lives

Obama, Biden, Taylor Swift, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, and more joined forces for this year's Stonewall Day. 

Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills Into Law Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights in Florida

The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.

Bisexual People Were Erased From Coverage of the SCOTUS Ruling

Monday's decision didn't just benefit gay, lesbian, and transgender people.

Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

How to Fight Biphobia in Others and Yourself

The Trevor Project has released a guide on how to support bi young people.

California Court Strikes Down Part of Law Protecting LGBTQ+ Seniors

The 2017 law prohibited employees at care facilities from using anything other than a resident's self-identifying gender and pronouns.

Florida criminalizes changing gender on driver’s licenses in latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights

A letter from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles cites the state's statute prohibiting fake IDs, which makes use of a fictitious ID a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years of prison or probation and a $5,000 fine, to bar the changes.

Trans activists march on Florida capital as erasure bill dies

At a rally on the steps outside the building on Wednesday, LGBTQ leaders and progressive lawmakers slammed legislation threatening to erase trans identities.

REPORT: Bisexuals Face Biphobia at Doctor's Office, LGBT Groups

One respondent said her pyschotherapist blamed her rape on the woman's bisexuality.

Seeing Through the Bi Erasure That Swirls Around Cynthia Nixon

The actress and politician now seems comfortable with the b word, but so many others don't.

Let The Making of a King Introduce You to the World of Drag Kings

It's time for drag kings to finally get the spotlight in this honest and compelling documentary.

Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary

It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.

Most Iowans oppose controversial trans birth certificate bill, according to new poll

Critics say the “women’s bill of rights” is an “erasure” of the trans community in the state.

How to Do an LGBTQ+ Women's Issue in an Evolving World

A lot has changed since our first issue celebrating queer women.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Jasika Nicole On LGBTQ Actors Playing Queer

Scandal and Fringe actress Jasika Nicole opens up about being out and getting passed over for queer roles. She also chats about balancing advocacy and anxiety. 

What #OscarsSoWhite Can Learn From a Corpse and a Kiss

The films of Outfest Fusion, a festival that tells stories about LGBT people of color, attest to the power of diversity.

Montana Sends Drag Ban and LGBTQ+ Erasure Bill to Governor

The Human Rights Campaign is calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte to veto these and other anti-LGBTQ+ measures.