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Meet the first woman and first out queer mayor of Vermont's largest city

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was previously a state representative, said that "when you have marginalized people at the table, decisions change because you remember humanity matters."

LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races

There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.

This Year's Emmy Nominations Are Queerer and More Diverse Than Ever

Out actors, LGBT shows, and shows about poeple of color and women have been noticed.

Advocate Bookshelf Best Non-Fiction Transgender Books

Bookshelf: Best Non-Fiction Transgender Books

The Advocate Is Among GLAAD Media Award Nominees

The media organization announced its list of those that promoted "fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues" in 2017.

A Brief LGBT History of 'Saturday Night Live'

Here are all the LGBT milestones and moments that any SNL buff should know.

Don't Forget the Long, Proud History of Transgender Activism

Trans folks are among the country's greatest revolutionaries. So why do Americans keep forgetting we exist?

These 48 Trans Women and Men Changed the World

A portrait series archives the faces and contributions 48 of the Western world's most impactful movers and shakers.

2018’s Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors

American culture is changing fast. Here are the queer people leading the charge.