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Oklahoma superintendent wants $3.3 million to put 55,000 Trump Bibles in classrooms

Ryan Walters recently asked the Oklahoma Legislature for $3 million in the state Department of Education's 2026 budget request to purchase Bibles for schools. But not just any Bible.

Tennessee Cop Turned Pastor Urges Execution of Gays

Grayson Fritts, a Knox County, Tenn., sheriff's detective, called LGBTQ people "filthy" and "freaks," and said the Bible calls for their execution.

California Man's Ballot Proposal: Death to Gays

In California, anyone can propose a ballot measure by filing the text and paying a fee -- but luckily, this one has little chance of going before voters.

London Bound

In eager anticipation of the royal wedding, Advocate contributor Steve Freiss and his partner take a gay olde trip through London.

Antigay Senator: Politicians Obligated to Proselytize

Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford boasts a history of preaching against LGBTQ equality.

It’s Easter, and Trump spent Holy Week hawking a Bible

Some of The Advocate's editorial team discussed Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bible. Let's just say they had thoughts.

The queerness of King James I, of Bible fame

He commissioned the version of the Bible used by many Christians and being hawked by Donald Trump. The king and a male lover are also the subjects of a new miniseries, Mary and George.

Publishers Sued Over Antigay Bible Passages

Some editions of the Bible from the 1980s published by Zondervan Publishing and Thomas Nelson Publishing assert that homosexuality is a sin, causing one gay man to sue the publishing houses for emotional damage, according to USA Today.

'Death to Gays' Pastor: Fires Ravaging Australia Because It Banned Me

Steven Anderson, who has called for the extermination of LGBTQ people, says God is judging Australia because it bans "preachers of the Gospel."

Pastor Who Lauded the Killing of 'Queers' Resigns Due to 'Sins'

Texas minister Donnie Romero had reportedly patronized sex workers and used marijuana -- but did not renounce his hateful views.

How a Bible Error Changed History and Turned Gays Into Pariahs

In a new book and documentary, two researchers claim the original bible never condemned homosexuality.

Oped The Big Queer Bus Pulls into Focus on the Family

Post-James Dobson, Focus on the Family is meeting with groups that don't share their viewpoints.

Utah School District Removed the Bible, Now It Might Remove Book of Mormon

The school district will only circulate the King Jame Bible in high school libraries.

This Bear of a Hate Preacher Has a 'Sodomite' Fixation

Pastor Aaron Thompson also calls the LGBTQ+ community "a bunch of freaks" sentenced to death and eternal damnation.

13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History

Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.

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Marriage Equality Passes in Delaware

After a 12-9 vote in the senate, gay couples will be able to marry in Delaware starting this summer.

Mary & George's Julianne Moore on Mary's sexual fluidity and queer relationship

Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine chat with Advocate Channel about their royally queer characters in STARZ's Mary & George.

The best revenge

After a life of struggle, doubt, and abuse, Janis Ian comes out on top with a new album, a world tour, and a thriving writing career and Melissa Etheridge does the amazing interview