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Tegan Quin exposes the dark side of stan culture

Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan & Sara paints an absorbing and shocking portrait of the pitfalls of superstardom that hide in plain sight: "Our society is f*cked."

Imagining LGBT Activism After Trump

Charting a course forward involves being an active part of the nation's healing process, writes Jimmy LaSalvia.

Trans Pop Artist Jakk Fynn Emerges Stronger from a Break-Up in 'Heal'

Along with the exclusive video premiere of the song, Fynn tells The Advocate he hopes to empower queer people through his music.  

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs and vetoes LGBTQ+ legislation

Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.

Father of Teen Who Killed Himself to Walk Across America

Joe Bell, with two artificial knees, will walk 5,000 miles to remind others of what bullying can bring.

Club Q Hero Richard Fierro on the Former Safe Space's Future

The man who slammed the gunman to the ground during the Club Q shooting talks about the aftermath of the tragedy and how we can move forward.

WATCH: 'Ex-Gay' Subject of James Franco's Film Grateful

Michael Glatze, played by Franco in I Am Michael, is happy to see his story on screen. But what's the film's stance on praying away the gay?

Vermont Senate Says OK to Marriage Equality

The Vermont senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Monday that, if passed, would grant same-sex couples rights to marry in the state.

LGBTQ Substance Use: Why Treatment Starts With Self-Acceptance

There's a clear correlation between discrimination and substance abuse, writes Dr. Michael Murphy.

Demi Lovato Shares Why She’s Using She/Her Pronouns Again

Lovato, who is nonbinary, had changed her pronouns on her Instagram in April.

Twin Falls, Montana

Mark and Alex were identical twins who did everything together, including attempting suicide. But when Alex decided to become Clair their whole world splintered. The new documentary Red Without Blue gets it on film.

L.A. Trans Woman's Attacker Gets Probation, Five Years After Crime

Nicol Shakhnazaryan is the second to be sentenced in the 2013 attack on Vivian Diego.

Drag Race's Orion Story Opens Up About the Show Saving Her Life

"The only way I'm going to get my s*** together is to do it the only way I know how: through drag."

Trans Activist Gracie Cartier Comes Out as HIV-Positive, Fights Stigma

The former celebrity hairstylist disclosed her status on her new show, Transcend.

The Great Divide

The Lost Language of Kickball

For some gay and lesbian adults, having been chosen last in P.E. class inflicts a wound they still feel today, keeping them from enjoying sports and wreaking havoc on their self-esteem. Judy Kamilhor examines the "chosen-last syndrome" and other traumatic childhood sports experiences -- and shows how to overcome them.

Exploring the Intersection of Latinx, Catholic, and LGBTQ+ Identities

Eder Diaz Santillan's podcast De Pueblo, Catolico y Gay provides a platform for uncomfortable but necessary conversations.

Inside The Spiritual Retreats Helping Homeless Youth

A Buddhist and a Christian joined forces to create an agency to help homeless youth. Among the organization's work: mindfulness retreats that encourage spiritual practices.

New York City Police Finally Apologize for Stonewall Raids

It's been almost 50 years since the Stonewall raids and the NYPD is finally ready to say "sorry." 

Bethany C. Meyers and 'Younger' Star Nico Tortorella Reveal Pregnancy

The famous queer couple announced it on social media.