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Three Who Were in Matt Walsh's Anti-Trans Film Say They Were Deceived

Walsh's team was not honest about the intentions behind What Is a Woman?, according to two doctors and a trans activist.

State Farm Cowers to Right Wing, Ends LGBTQ+ Support in Fla. Schools

The company initially said the project supporting LGBTQ+ youth would be "a fantastic way to give back" and "help support the LGBTQ+ community."

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Netflix's Queer Film 'Nimona' Gets Release Date, Fiery New Teaser

Mark your calendars — the film comes to Netflix on June 30.

Sylvia Rivera Gets a Place in the National Portrait Gallery

The pioneering activist is the first transgender American to be featured in the gallery, located at the Smithsonian Institution.

Michigan Faith Leaders Make Urgent Call for LGBTQ Equality

It's time for federal and state legislators to enact strong antidiscrimination laws, the clergy members say.

Trump's obsession with hate and lies could kill LGBTQ+ people

Donald Trump only cares about power, writes Karen Ocamb.

Catholic hermit in Kentucky comes out as transgender man

In the Roman Catholic Church, a hermit is someone who leads a quiet life engaged in prayer. Christian Matson is believed to be the first trans person in this bishop-approved position.

Fashion Designer Zac Posen Is Engaged to Ballet Dancer Harrison Ball

The couple broke the exciting news on Instagram.

We need to reclaim pan-Africanism through love—for everyone

African LGBTQ+ people face violence, discrimination, and denial of their rights in the name of "African values." But love is a pan-African issue, writes Human Rights Watch's Larissa Kojoué.

Chloë Grace Moretz on Coming Out, Blurred Lines, and Finding Unity

The star of Mother/Android, Greta, and Tom & Jerry is now executive producer of an LGBTQ+ Snapchat series.

Trans chaplain speaks to Tennessee legislature as Republicans try to erase people like her

Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.

The Ad That Could Change America's Take on Trans People

Equality organizations teamed up for an advertisement that will air during next week's Republican National Convention. Mara Keisling of the National Center for Transgender Equality tells us about the message she hopes to convey.

High-Profile Democrats to Steer Clear of Embattled Women's March

High profile Dems are staying away from the organization whose leadership has been accused of endorsing anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. 

Being grateful for the L, the G, the B, the T, the Q, and the + this year

This Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for the most extraordinary gift of all: each other. When the world tries to dim our light, we shine brighter together, writes John Casey.

Florida City Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary

Lake Worth Beach is the first to take such an action.

Matt Gaetz will join gay Republican ‘self-serving traitors’ at Pennsylvania Trump fundraiser

"As a former Pennsylvania lawmaker and CEO of Agenda PAC, I’ve seen what happens when LGBTQ+ individuals align with the very forces that work to strip us of our humanity. Pennsylvania deserves better than this parade of self-serving traitors,” Brian Sims told The Advocate.

Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans attack transgender rights on RNC opening night

“Let me state this clearly, there are only two genders,” Greene said to cheers in Milwaukee.

The former Marine who helped end DADT predicts the road ahead for LGBTQ+ service members

Trump’s Defense nominee Hegseth’s anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and the House passing the anti-trans defense spending bill mean that the assault on LGBTQ+ soldiers is just beginning.


Morning After, Short Screened at Cannes, Takes on Sexual Fluidity

Morning After centers on a group of sexually fluid friends spending an explorative night together. Director Patricia Chica answers five questions for The Advocate.

JoCasta Zamarripa and Carlos Menchaca Make Immigration Local

The Fighters: Two out lawmakers know that ignoring immigration reform would greatly harm LGBT citizens and noncitizens alike.

Biden Nominates Lesbian Rabbi to Religious Freedom Commission

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, leader of LGBTQ-focused Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, provides a contrast to Donald Trump's homophobic appointees.