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Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.

Stop at Rainbow Crosswalks Honors John Lewis's LGBTQ+ Rights Legacy

The funeral procession for Lewis stopped at the crosswalks in a heavily LGBTQ+ Atlanta neighborhood.

Elton John Christmas Ad Depicts His Life Through His Pianos

The tearjerker of an ad for the British retailer John Lewis set to John's "Your Song" is a moving homage to John's music and influence on pop culture. 

Making the necessary trouble on campus

In the first of The Advocate's series of dispatches from the Equality Ride to antigay colleges, the young co-organizer connects his activism to the civil rights leaders who inspired him--and describes what happened when the riders showed up on Jerry Falwell's doorstep

San Francisco: Marriage Equality in Pictures

Take a look at the first day of marriage equality in the city where it all began.

In a First, Asian-American Lesbian Confirmed to Ambassador-Level Post

Chantale Wong, confirmed as U.S. director of the Asian Development Bank, is the first out lesbian and first LGBTQ+ person of color in an ambassador-level position.

Ro Khanna: Democratic Lawmakers Must Take a Stand for Transgender Rights

The Democrat from California says he won’t be quiet about the rights of transgender Americans.

Equality California to Honor Pete Buttigieg, John Lewis, 'Disclosure'

The LGBTQ+ organization is throwing a star-studded virtual ceremony hosted by Angelica Ross (Pose).

Human Rights Campaign Honors John Lewis: 'Fight the Good Fight'

The beloved congressman and civil rights leader spent his life fighting for the marginalized.

Sit-In Organizers Call for 'Day of Action' on Gun Control Wednesday

Can the momentum built by the House sit-in travel outside of Washington?

Hey, Trump: John Lewis Is a Real Hero

The Georgia congressman (pictured, right) said the president-elect was "illegitimate." Trump responded by belittling the civil rights icon. To quote Trump, "Wrong!"

John Lewis Leads March Through Comic-Con

The U.S. congressman and civil rights hero got people talking about important issues at San Diego Comic-Con.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Lewis Need Us to Finish Their Work

Channel your devastation into motivation.

Antigay Reality Star Pardoned by Trump Challenges Rep. John Lewis

Angela Stanton-King, running against the civil rights icon, has said that supporting young people's LGBTQ identity amounts to pedophilia.

The John Lewis Case: Gun Control Only Passes If We Come Together

The famed civil rights leader says, "We must look out for each other."

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U.K. Company Pulls Ad Featuring Boy in Dress and Makeup

Retailer and insurer John Lewis said the ad was pulled not because of controversy about its gender portrayal but fears it misled consumers about what the insurance would cover.

WATCH: Will $1 Million Win Marriage in the South?

Freedom to Marry announced a new $1 million campaign to bring marriage equality to the southern U.S. today.