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Tennessee Congressman Prioritizes Protecting Kids From Drag Queens Over Guns

On the day of a mass shooting in his state the Republican congressman said nothing could be done, but weeks before he praised the state’s ban on drag queens.

Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral

Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.

Police: Man Shot Churchgoers Over Liberal Views, Gay Inclusion

An out-of-work truck driver accused of opening fire at a Unitarian church, killing two people, left behind a note suggesting that he targeted the congregation out of hatred for its liberal policies, including its acceptance of gays, authorities said Monday. A four-page letter found in Jim D. Adkisson's small SUV indicated he intentionally targeted the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church because, the police chief said, ''he hated the liberal movement'' and was upset with ''liberals in general as well as gays.''

Tenn.'s Anti-LGBT Counseling Bill Is Seriously Dangerous

Tennessee's "hate bill" is completely unnecessary and will put vulnerable people in harm's way.

Counseling Group Won't Meet in Tenn., After Anti-LGBT Law

The American Counseling Association will move its 2017 conference because of a new law letting therapists turn away LGBT clients and others based on religious objections.

Op-ed: Exploring the Hidden Gayness of Our Cities

On moving, the similarities between Russia and Alabama, and what exactly is a gay city.

Gayest Cities in America 2012

It's no secret that megalopolises New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles have robust LGBT life -- and we've even heard tell of little queer hoods like the Castro and P-Town. This isn't that list.

Trump’s Health Care Rules a Prescription for Disaster

A president like Trump -- intent on legalizing LGBTQ discrimination in hospitals and doctors' offices -- makes it apparent we need federal legislation to protect us.

LGBTQ Activists Making Final Push for Pro-Equality Votes

As the midterms approach, organizers are working tirelessly in key states.

Where to work

The Advocate adds 10 firms to its list of the top gay-friendly employers in the country

WATCH AND VOTE: Who Is The Next Great Queer Comedian?

Comedians have sent us their funniest bits, and now we're ready for your votes.