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Toxicology experts say death from medications in Nex Benedict case ‘very, very uncommon’

Following the announcement that the teenager’s death was suicide through the combined toxicity of two common medications, The Advocate spoke with experts about the risks of these drugs.

Celebrating King's legacy

It's time to think deeply about racism and its roots--to think about what it would take to make a meaningful restitution to those affected by slavery

Larry Kramer's Case Against 'Queer'

Longtime activist and writer Larry Kramer schools the crowd as he accepted an award from Yale's Gay and Lesbian Association.

6 Tips for Trans Kids Trying to Navigate School Life

Being a young trans person isn't easy, but you got this.

Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death

Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.

Historically Black Colleges Need to Help LGBT Students

Resources for LGBT students are severely lacking at historically black colleges and universities. Finally, something is being done about it.

20 smoking hot celebrity boys to get you through hump day

These hunky stars are helping us get through the mid-week slump.

15 Gay Founding Fathers, Mothers, and their straight allies

Was Benjamin Franklin gay? Was Alexander Hamilton bisexual? Was Betsy Ross stitching a sapphic revolution? Learn more about these queer patriots and their straight allies.

Nex Benedict's autopsy report released

The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.

Girls' Sports Get 'Grossly Unequal Treatment' in Hawaii, Lawsuit Says

The ACLU of Hawaii says the state is violating federal law against sex discrimination in education.

Mixed Messages

Weeks before he was brazenly killed by his teenage crush, 15-year-old Lawrence King was encouraged to be himself. Did that lesson help send him to his grave?

Amend's Larry Wilmore on Constitution, LGBTQ+ Allyship, and Humanness

Wilmore and Will Smith executive-produced Amend, a documentary series that spotlights the Fourteenth Amendment's role in civil rights struggles, including the quest for marriage equality.

Federal judge in Maryland blocks Trump's anti-transgender gender-affirming care order

Those who sued have "shown they will face irreparable harm" if the order is allowed to stand, a federal judge wrote.

How Gay Were America's Presidents? A Ranking

Pete Buttigieg said gay men have already occupied the West Wing. Looking at these presidential facts, we'd have to agree.