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Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe Accused of Sexually Harassing Male Aides

He allegedly told the aides that he'd bottom for them.

Judge Delays Release for Video of Robert Kraft With Sex Workers

New England Patriots owner allegedly paid for sex in South Florida massage parlor. Surveillance may still become available.

Shevrin Jones & Michele Rayner Make LGBTQ+ Election History in Florida

The Sunshine State elected its first out LGBTQ+ state senator and the first Black queer woman to the Florida legislature.

ACC Moving Championship to Orlando in Protest of N.C.’s Anti-LGBT Law

The connection between Pulse and House Bill 2 is "impossible to ignore," wrote SB Nation. 

Yes on 8 Backers Go to Court for Protection

A California federal court has denied the request of Proposition 8 backers to block access to the names and addresses of 36,000 people who donated money in support of the gay marriage ban.

Florida House Passes 3 Bills to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights

The bills targeted gender-affirming care, drag shows, and bathroom access for trans people.

Could Florida Finally Pass LGBT-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Law?

The Sunshine State remains one of the biggest without such a law, but this year backers are feeling hopeful.

Is Marco Rubio the Most Antigay Candidate Yet?

Rubio is the latest Republican presidential candidate to announce his bid, but he's already racked up an extensive antigay record.

The GOP Debate Participants: A Look at Their Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They are likely to trot out a parade of homophobia and transphobia.

Trump's Capitol Mob and the Double Standard of Who He Calls 'Thugs'

Goons desecrated the seat of the country's democracy. 

Trans candidates demand their seat at the table in the Florida legislature

Ashley Brundage, Nathan Bruemmer, and Vance Ahrens are all vying to be Florida's first transgender lawmakers.

2013: The Year in Coming Out

It was a big year for Hollywood coming out stories, even bigger for sports, and for protesting Russia's antigay laws. Let this list of 2013's comings out inspire you.

The Fall of the House of Ziegler: Moms for Liberty, a threesome, and a failed political dynasty

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

Results: 30 LGBT Races to Watch

Read up on the queer candidates who ran for their political lives.

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30 Queer-Friendly Books for Young Adults, Kids, and Familes

From adventerous fantasy novels for young adults, to self help manuals for LGBTQ families, to meditation books for children -- we got you covered.

When The Advocate's 'God Is Gay' Cover Infuriated the World

Would the same cover today incite accusations of sacrilege?