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Oregon Man Stabbed to Death for Defending LGBTQ+ Friend; Arrest Made

Colin M. Smith is remembered as “one of the good ones.”

Discovering New York's 'Gay Bars That Are Gone'

Even before the tragedy in Orlando, New Yorker Michael Ryan knew the importance of LGBT spaces. Ryan tells us about his walking tour of fallen gay bars and clubs, which were all marked with the message "GAY BAR WAS HERE."

Articles of faith

The religious right's high-profile moral and ethical failures could be a direct result of repressive religion

Saving Places: Top 5 Value Destinations

The dipping dollar is no reason to abstain from a fabulous vacation. You may even discover a great new destination full of bang for your buck!

Why Our Gay Interracial Military Wedding Is the New Normal

Christian Fuscarino, the head of Garden State Equality, feels optimistic for the first time in a long time.

Hooking up, finding love

In a world where being gay has challenges all its own, finding love can be a difficult task. In this special report we asked readers to tell us where they met-or hoped to meet-that special someone. Was it just about sex? Or was there something more from the start?

From Saturnalia to Santa, is Christmas just drag in disguise?

Uncover the hidden queer roots of Christmas, where societal norms were flipped and fluidity reigned supreme.

A Backward Three–Somersault Tuck (With a Twist)

Diving's a sport where splashes are ordinarily discouraged. But Australian Matthew Mitcham's decision to come out of the closet has attracted the whole world's attention to this top-ranked jock's shot at Olympic gold.

Construction Begins on Navy Ship Named After Harvey Milk

The slain LGBTQ leader resigned from the Navy in 1950s after being spotted in a popular San Diego gay cruising area. Now a ship named after him will be constructed in the same city.

Coming Out to My Dad in a Fake Bavarian Village

In her new memoir, The Clancys of Queens, Tara Clancy explores her upbringing in a converted boat shed in working-class Queens, a geriatric commune of feisty Brooklyn-born Italians, and a sprawling Hamptons estate she visited every other weekend.

Dustin Hice Drops Assault Case Against CNN Anchor Don Lemon

The move comes after Hice was forced to pay $77,000 by the court. 

Seat Filler December 2011

Our man on the New York theater scene checks out Kim Cattrall, Patti LuPone, Jackie Hoffman, naughty gay boy scouts, and a same-sex kiss for Harry Connick Jr.

A Mom Proves She's OK With Her Lesbian Daughter in 'Becks' Clip

In an exclusive clip, Lena Hall's Becks laments her shattered love life while her mom, played by Christine Lahti, proves she's been to Pride. 

LGBTQ+ Activists Speak Out as Florida Considers Loosening Gun Access

Florida's Speaker of the House introduced a bill this week allowing concealed weapons to be carried without a permit.

Jeopardy!’s Amy Schneider Wants You to Vote for Transgender Rights

"The stakes are high in every election, but they're particularly high these days for trans children," Schneider wrote.

The First Time I Went to a Lesbian Bar in North Carolina

This Advocate editor's memory of her college town has changed after the state passed its infamous anti-LGBT law. 

Talking Turkey: Top 5 Thanksgiving Destinations

If you don't want to talk turkey with the folks this year, spread your wings. Get a taste for a less traditional Thanksgiving at this flock of top destinations -- Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Santa Fe/Taos, New York City, London and Curacao.

Upcoming gay and lesbian cruises through March 2008

The big-ship cruise companies continue to span the globe from the wondrous Galapagos Islands to the best of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean with unique, one-of-a-kind high-seas adventures for gay men and lesbians. Sail on with this comprehensive guide from The Out Traveler.

Aquaria Is Ready to Put 'Drag Race' Behind Her

A new docuseries reveals the drag star behind the scenes.