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WorldPride 2025 expects huge ‘visibility’ march & rally in D.C. amid Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda

“One way or the other, WorldPride is happening, and it’s our responsibility to make sure that WorldPride meets the moment of this time,” executive director Ryan A. Bos told The Advocate.

Supreme Court refuses to lift ban on Texas university drag show, sparking free speech concerns

Students at the school were planning to host a drag show next week, but the Supreme Court’s decision keeps it in limbo.

No, transgender and nonbinary people are not frequently mass shooters

In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Iowa, conservatives and far-right extremists have falsely peddled the claim that the LGBTQ+ community is dangerous, but data refutes that claim.

The Trevor Project Extends 988 Crisis Line Partnership to Support Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth

It will be the second year that the suicide prevention organization will provide services to young people in distress.

There's Been a 33% Increase In Book Bans Across the U.S., Says PEN America

Florida has implemented the majority of bans in the U.S.

Americans Don’t Want Politicians Focusing on Transgender Issues,  Survey Finds

Most Americans also believe that lawmakers don’t know enough about transgender issues to make policies.

Troye Sivan is 'inspired by sex' for steamy upcoming album

The Grammy nominee is hitting the studio and ready to give fans what they want.

Recap: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union

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

Couples from Hulu Documentary ‘We Live Here: The Midwest’ Discuss Life After Filming

Discover the poignant journeys of LGBTQ+ families in this Hulu documentary, showcasing resilience, love, and the quest for acceptance in the Midwest.

Post, the Social Media Company, Is Being Praised for Protecting LGBTQ+ Users From Bigots

Post’s inclusive policies and Discord’s protective measures contrast sharply with X’s backslide and Meta’s moderation struggles, highlighting the evolving battle for LGBTQ+ safety in social media.

Instagram Suspends 'Gays Against Groomers' Amid Scrutiny of Meta’s Moderation Policies

The suspension follows a report criticizing Meta’s handling of hateful anti-LGBTQ+ content on Instagram.

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Country Star Adam Mac Bows Out of Kentucky Festival After Homophobic Treatment

Local concerns over the artist’s sexuality spurred Adam Mac's withdrawal, sparking community reactions against discrimination.

Who Is Retiring NFL Player Carl Nassib?

The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.

Scissoring secrets: Queer adult content creator Electra Rayne tells all

One day people will stop talking about lesbian sex like it's the Loch Ness Monster, but today is not that day.

LGBTQ+ advocates say Trump campaign’s latest promise of ‘universal’ IVF access is ‘false’ ‘misrepresentation’

An NBC News report claimed it would be ‘potentially opening the door for gay couples’

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Laverne Cox is begging all queer Americans to vote Democrat in the 2024 election

The trans icon is reminding everyone what's at stake this year.

U.S. Capitol Police Investigating Video of 2 Men Having Sex in Senate Hearing Room

Authorities are investigating reports of a senate staffer filming himself having sex in an historic Senate hearing room on Capitol grounds.

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Nepal Registers First Same-Sex Marriage

In a groundbreaking move, a couple in Nepal becomes the first to have their marriage legally recognized.

Raquel Willis Shares Her Southern Trans Journey in Memoir ‘The Risk It Takes to Bloom’

Discussing her memoir with The Advocate, Willis opens up about her life as a Black trans woman from the South looking to change the world.

How a Texas Gay Couple's Fight Against Discrimination Led to Uncovering a Criminal Scheme

A gay couple’s fight against bigotry unravels a hefty embezzlement plot, spotlighting a darker reality.