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Luke Macfarlane opens up about the importance of faith and kindness in a dark time

"It doesn't hurt you to be kind," says the star of Home Is Where the Heart Is.

Seat Filler October 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene ushers in a bloody bloody good season with T.R. Knight, Cherry Jones, Charles Busch, Anthony Rapp, and the return migration of Matthew Bourne's shirtless gay swans.

Why Utah's LGBT Youth Need Our Help

In an open letter to The Advocate, a woman working to keep LGBT youth safe in Provo, Utah, explains why these young people are especially imperiled.

One in a Million

Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger puts her skills to the test with a different kind of lonely heart -- Kevin Grangier, a successful workaholic looking for a stable relationship ... with another guy.

WATCH: Gay Marine Proposes to Boyfriend

Watch as one gay Marine proposes to another in this heartwarming video.

Pianist Cheers Up Barcelona Neighborhood With 'My Heart Will Go On'

A neighbor a few balconies over joined in on the tenor saxophone. 

Dustin Lance Black Races His Mother's Ambulance in 'Mama's Boy'

In an excerpt from his new memoir, the Oscar-winner describes seeing his mother's life flash before his eyes.

This King's Speech Makes Us Want to Move to Norway

"Norwegians are girls who love girls, boys who love boys, and girls and boys who love each other," said the 79-year-old king of Norway. 

How Natalie Morales Changed LGBTQ+ Storytelling in 2021

The queer actor took her experience behind the camera to deliver of-the-moment movies and is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.  

Op-ed: The Joys of Foster Parenthood

For National Foster Care Month, we asked Texas mom Kelly Wells to share her family's story.

Dolly Parton, LGBTQ+ Icon, Awarded $100 Million for Charity Work

There are now $100 million more reasons to love Dolly Parton, as she continues to give to so many.

More Than a Pet: Cats and Dogs Often a Salve for LGBTQ Loneliness

There's no shame in saying that, for many of us, cats and dogs are the love of our lives.

The Penultimate Anticlimax

Want to know how to make the American Idol season finale even less interesting? Kick the best singer off before it ever happens, that's how.

Brittney Griner Pens Holiday Letter Asking for Support for Paul Whelan

Brittney Griner gave supporters an address to which they can send Paul Whelan encouraging letters. 

Advocate, Imitation Game, Transparent Win GLAAD Awards

The Advocate, The Imitation Game, Transparent and more were among the night’s big winners at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Rehoboth Beach: Paradise for Drunken Gay Carousing (and the Bidens)

The Delaware resort town gets its time in the sun thanks to the incoming First Family, but it's always been a beloved queer space.

WATCH: A Young Seahawks Fan Finds His Family's Acceptance

In a video posted to I'm From Driftwood, a young man reports the supportive response he received when he came out to his mother -- she just wanted him to wait until a commercial break in the football game.