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Unveiling the stealthy, steamy mystery of 'ninja lesbians'

Gays may have the bears and otters, but lesbians have ninjas in our ranks.

Olympic Swimmer Martha McCabe Comes Out as a Lesbian to Help Others

The retired 30-year-old McCabe hopes to be the type of out lesbian role model she never had growing up.

Martina Navratilova and J.K. Rowling are attacking the U.N. for being trans-inclusive

That moment when your anti-trans beliefs put you at odds with one of the international authorities on human rights...

Google Tweak Stops 'Lesbian' Searches From Returning So Much Porn

The change came after a social media campaign demanding a better reflection of the term.

A 75-Year-Old Lesbian Discovery

Who knew a piece of queer history -- and World War II history -- was hiding in storage?

Evangelist hopes for a less-gay New Orleans

Evangelist Franklin Graham, son and designated successor to the Reverend Billy Graham, said Tuesday that Hurricane Katrina could lead to a spiritual rebirth of a sinful New Orleans, adding, however, that he doesn't believe the devastating storm was a punishment from God for what he sees as the city's ties to satanic worship and sexual perversion.

Climb every mountain

Continuing her walk from San Diego to San Francisco, this Southern California soccer mom and lesbian connects with a suburban gay couple, finds solidarity with two immigrant construction workers, and conquers her biggest obstacle yet. A fifth weekly dispatch from the road.

Carol's Curse: Hollywood Won't Take Lesbian Love Seriously

Carol should win the Oscar for Best Picture this year. Here’s why it wasn’t even nominated. 

Jennifer Coolidge: Dinah's Best in Show

Grooming her stand-up comedy act for The Dinah, actress Jennifer Coolidge remembers getting intimate with ladies in the '80s, gay ex-boyfriends, and the day she wanted to blow her brains out in front of Sarah Jessica Parker.

Girls5eva's Paula Pell on season 3's lesbian 'Trampage' and finding her people

Girls5eva's lesbian star chats with Advocate Channel about how the new, very queer season gets its specific lesbian references so right. .

The Bold Type's Frank Oral Sex Talk Is Breakout TV for Queer Women

Actors Aisha Dee and Nikohl Boosheri discuss how their queer female characters made TV history in speaking openly about going down. 

Songs in the Key of Whatever

Week 4 of Advocate contributor Dave White's American Idol recap: Idol's dullest week this season makes our man in the armchair reach for his remote

Reading the Far Right: How Much Longer Can It Defend Trump?

Some are starting to admit his conduct is questionable. Also: Alex Jones makes an apology, and Scott Lively seeks an anti-LGBT alliance with Muslims.

Love at First Listen: Woman Flies Across the World to Meet Her Podcast Crush

The two women are still together after more than 15 years together.

#TBT: When The Advocate Invented Bears

Yes, that's right. You have us to thank for the massive stereotyping of gay men and women. Happy Throwback Thursday.

Lesbian Approved to Foster Children by Catholic Bishops After Suit

In 2020, Kelly Easter was denied a foster care opportunity because she is a lesbian, but now Catholic bishops say they approve.

Womencrafts, Iconic Provincetown Business, Seeking Funds to Survive

The queer-owned, women- and LGBTQ-focused books and crafts shop, is in danger of losing its home and is raising funds to buy the building.

Gentleman Jack May Get Third Season Despite HBO's Cancellation

HBO has canceled the lesbian drama Gentleman Jack, set in 19th-century England, but another season is possible elsewhere.

‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer Clarifies Her Sexuality

The HBO star spoke about her sexuality in response to a viral tweet about herself.