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Southern LGBTQ+ history group to establish permanent archive, expand reach

Invisible Histories seeks to preserve and share the history of LGBTQ+ communities in the South.

All the LGBTQ+ highlights of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

An Orthodox rabbi who's also a drag queen, lesbian songstress Janis Ian, and gay Beatles manager Brian Epstein are among the subjects of films in the fest.

Why we will never have another president like Jimmy Carter again

We’re likely to never again see a president as kind, simple, and honest as Carter, and that’s why his death stings so much, writes John Casey.

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

In the most comprehensive political survey of LGBTQ+ Americans ever conducted found most respondents – 85% – “always” or “nearly always” voted, compared with roughly a third of the general population.

LGBTQ+ support for Kamala Harris can't be taken for granted – especially in swing states

Here’s what you can do to influence potential voters in your life.

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

"State-sponsored discrimination, that’s what this is," Democrat Esther Panitch said.

How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws

A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.

Georgia couple sentenced to 100 years in prison for sexual abuse of adopted kids

William and Zachary Zulock were arrested in 2022 and pleaded guilty this year.

Death of Santonio Coleman, a gender-nonconforming person, is being investigated as a homicide in Georgia

Coleman was found injured on a walking trail but died at a local hospital.

DNC reaches out to LGBTQ+ voters at Atlanta Pride (exclusive)

The Democratic National Committee will send mobile billboards encouraging queer Peach State voters to support Kamala Harris.

Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report found

A blistering 93-page report from the Department of Justice notes multiple cases of violence and sexual assault against LGBTQ+ incarcerated people across Georgia.

Georgia transgender woman ruthlessly stabbed to death, 26-year-old suspect arrested

37-year-old Kesaria Abramidze was murdered in her home Wednesday night, just one day after the Georgia Parliament passed a law restricting LGBTQ+ rights.

Senate Republicans are trying to tie Democrat Jon Ossoff to anti-trans smear

The GOP are recycling the playbook Donald Trump used to attack Kamala Harris on culture war issues.

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.

Humble ‘first millennial’ Jimmy Carter honored with glorious, funny state funeral

The Advocate reports from inside Washington National Cathedral for the 39th president’s state funeral.

Trump appoints gay former Obama and Clinton donor to be ambassador to Belgium

The president-elect chose businessman Bill White for the role in an announcement on Truth Social.

Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election

"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.

Georgia police searching for man convicted of killing trans woman Skyler Gilmore

Davonte Fore was found guilty of the 2021 murder of Skyler Gilmore but fled before jurors reached their verdict.

Pete Buttigieg confronts Elon Musk’s falsehoods about government’s Hurricane Helene relief: ‘Give me a call’

The tech billionaire acknowledged speaking with the transportation secretary.