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Tragic loss: Liam Payne of One Direction dies at 31

Payne fell from a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Brasileros Luchan Contra la Homofobia Con un Beso

La popular cantante y productora brasilera Daniela Mercury y su esporsa, Malu Vercosa, protagonizaron una amorosa escena en el Congreso Nacional.

Panamá: Un País Dividido Para Personas LGBTQ

Las personas LGBTQ tienen poca proteccion contra la discriminacion bajo la ley, y la policia considera que su existencia es un delito grave.

Pope: Families Should 'Stand By' LGBT Children

In a new interview, the pontiff says this was the focus of LGBT-related discussion at a recent bishops' meeting, not issues regarding same-sex couples and marriage.

Costa Rica Approves Marriage Equality — Unintentionally

Legislators apparently overlooked language in a bill that could lead to marriage rights to same-sex couples.

Mormon Church Finds a New Target for Their Homophobia

Will LDS members continue to open their purses and wallets to stop marriage equality?

Trans Six-Year-Old Is Argentina's Youngest to Amend Gender on Birth Certificate

A six-year-old girl who was assigned male at birth won her legal battle to change her national ID card and birth certificate to reflect her accurate gender.

Pope Francis' (Mostly) Complete LGBTQ+ Record: the Good and the Bad

Pope Francis may not be as progressive as some of us want, but he's made a lot of progress for LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church.

Lesbian Couple First to Marry in Mexican State

A lesbian couple in Jalisco, Mexico, wed on Saturday after a judge granted them the right through an injunction.

Colombia Makes Marriage Equality Official

Same-sex couples in Colombia are officially out of legal limbo, as the nation's high court enacts a ruling first alluded to earlier this month. 

Three Arrested in Brutal Killing of 24-Year-Old Gay Man in Spain

The killing sparked large-scale protests in Spain that were followed by police violence.

Why Does the World Disregard LGBT People in Latin America?

Legal protections are better in the region than in Africa or Asia, but the lived reality is frightening -- and international advocates are looking away.

Can a New President Change Life for LGBT Mexicans?

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been compared to Bernie Sanders, but that's a reductive narrative.

The Honeymoon Phase

Marriage is more than a lifetime commitment -- it's the perfect excuse to take a romantic getaway. Whether you and your betrothed are looking for the hustle of city streets or the privacy of an island cabana, one of these holidays will suit your persuasion.

Costa Rica Votes 'Pura Vida' For All

With the election of its new president, the country sets a precedent in Latin America for LGBT equality. 

The Crisis in Chile Is Extending to a Crackdown on Gays

Reports on the ground claim Chile's police force is resorting to homophobic violence as the nation descends into chaos.

The Advocate Is Among GLAAD Media Award Nominees

The media organization announced its list of those that promoted "fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues" in 2017.

Tamara Adrian Is First Trans Legislator Elected in Venezuela

Her historic swearing-in makes Tamara Adrian only the second transgender person to be elected national legislator in the Americas.

The Advocate Among Those Nominated for 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

Here's the complete list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

Heroinas Luchando Contra la Transfobia en America

Estas mujeres transgenero estan luchando por la visibilidad y igualdad de la gente trans en todo el continente.