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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Pregnant Woman Seeking Abortion Who Had to Flee the State for One

Texas as a near ban on abortion, except for medical emergencies. Kate Cox sought an abortion after being informed her fetus had a fatal condition, which could also affect her.

From Laverne Cox to Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey: Podcasts We Love

Women are taking over the streaming universe with some of the hottest podcasts of 2021.

A Texas woman was charged with murder for having an abortion. Now, she's suing the state

Lizelle Gonzalez spent two nights in jail after being charged with murder in “the death of an individual by self-induced abortion."

Recap: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union

Will Biden speak about the state of LGBTQ+ rights? Stay here to find out.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

12 Cisgender Allies to Trans Causes

While finding straight allies to LGB causes has become as easy as watching the Oscars, the roster of big-name cisgender allies to trans causes is in its infancy.

Laverne Cox Makes History With Emmy Nominations

The Netflix hit grabbed nominations across the comedy categories on Thursday morning.

Laverne Cox and Twin to Headline NYC's GenderFluid Fest

The transgender arts festival will also include appearances by Kate Bornstein, Ian Harvie, Bianca Leigh, and Holly Woodlawn.

CeCe McDonald to Be Released From Prison

McDonald will be released from prison January 13. Meanwhile, Orange Is the New Black star and fellow African-American trans woman Laverne Cox is producing a documentary about McDonald's life.

Jeffrey Tambor Wants to Be Last Cisgender Man Playing Trans Woman

Tambor made the point while accepting his Emmy for Transparent.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Take Effect in Five More States

It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Set to Receive Honor at GLAAD's Media Awards

The Advocate's Person of the Year will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which was previously awarded to Laverne Cox, Jim Parsons, Wanda Sykes, Melissa Etheridge, and Sir Ian McKellen.

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.

What Is The Future of Gender? Kate Bornstein Has The Answers

"Gender is a playground," the trans icon says.

46 photos from star-studded GLAAD Media Awards in New York City

Check out all of these images from the special night of celebrating LGBTQ+ representation in media.

First Out Mayor of Oklahoma Town Resigns Citing Threats

The now-former mayor said he had been followed, harassed, and had his tires slashed following an incident with police.

Kacey Musgraves to Receive GLAAD's Vanguard Award as LGBTQ+ Ally

Musgraves has been one of the most outspoken allies in country music.

Taylor Swift, Janet Mock Are GLAAD's 2020 Celeb Honorees

Swift and Mock now join the ranks of Beyonce, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, and Elizabeth Taylor.

'Pose,' Lil Nas X, 'Power Rangers,' and More Win GLAAD Awards

Judith Light received GLAAD's Excellence in Media Award and Wilson Cruz received the Vito Russo Award.