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This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum

"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.


Watch these brothers step up after their dad refused to attend their sister's queer wedding

After one bride's father refused to attend or take part in her wedding, her brothers decided to fill his role instead.

A lesbian couple was unwelcomed by their wedding venue. Now, they've been gifted one for free

Ali Waggy and Jessica Robinson have been gifted a wedding venue for free after being told the venue they had didn't approve of their relationship.

This Photographer Wants to Change the Narrative on Black Men

Duane Cramer's intention is to broaden and deepen the dimensions in which black men are seen.

Daniel Craig 'All Good' With His Gay Character in 'Knives Out' Sequel

In the follow-up to the blockbuster hit Knives Out, Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc just happens to be gay, and his partner is a surprise (spoiler alert below)!

Why NBC Sports Never Noted Tom Daley Is an Out Athlete

His fiance, Dustin Lance Black, tells The Advocate that being out and visible makes a big difference to young LGBT people.

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Is There Such a Thing as Bad Press?

He's having a baby, and the media is begging for input from the LGBT community. Will we miss this opportunity?

Ed Smart Says He Never Wanted to Be Gay

Leaving the Mormon faith helped him accept his sexuality, he said at the Encircle Summit in Utah. 

'Iron Lady' Dies; Was Chronicled in Lesbian Director's Film

Editor's Note: With British prime minister Margaret Thatcher passing away on Monday at 87, read The Advocate's interview from 2012 with the lesbian filmmaker who chronicled her life.

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Op-ed: Why I'm Still Angry

Why transgender people and their supporters should be unsatisfied with their representation in the news media.

Miss Myanmar Swe Zin Htet Is 1st Openly Gay Miss Universe Contestant

The 21-year-old pageant contestant came out recently as a lesbian to impact the LGBTQ community in her home country of Burma. 

Does Criminalizing the Red Light Do More Harm?

Though there are many objections to the legalization of prostitution, does criminalization do more harm than good?

Gay Editors at Just Jared and People Nix Paparazzi Pics of Celebs' Kids

People magazine and the Just Jared website, both led by gay journalists, ban use of unauthorized paparazzi photos of celebrities' kids.

Fiancée and Friends Mourn Lesbian TikTok Star Rochelle Hager

Hager, who died in a freak auto accident Monday, was an executive chef, video maker, and all-around amazing woman, her loved ones said. 

Jennifer Finney Boylan Looks Back on Her Infamous Interview With Oprah

On The Advocate's LGBTQ&A podcast, the icon and author discusses how conversations about trans identity have evolved since the 2000s.

4 Must-See LGBT Films at AFI Docs

The film festival in Washington, D.C., offers several compelling documentaries with LGBT themes.