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An NYC musician lost his son to fentanyl. Now, he's honoring him with an LGBTQ+ benefit show

Musician Rich Pagano is honoring his son's legacy with a benefit concert for the Nic Pagano Scholarship Fund, which helps LGBTQ+ people pay for addiction treatment.

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney has nothing against the community, but says he isn't trans

Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney has broken his silence in the public eye by addressing rumors claiming that he is transgender and transitioning.

The Gay Erasure in Timothée Chalamet's 'Beautiful Boy' Is Deadly

By cutting out a key experience from a meth addict's life, the film does more harm than good.

Trumpcare Could Bring HIV Roaring Back

The Republicans are hell-bent on pushing through their cruel replacement of Obamacare. Kelsey Louie of Gay Men's Health Crisis describes what could happen if they succed.

Gay Philadelphia Journalist, Josh Kruger, Shot to Death in His Home

Kruger had written for The Advocate, Plus, and several Philadelphia publications.

'Uncle Frank,' COVID, and the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Crisis

We have to start grappling with the damage 2020 has wrought.

Hollywood's boldest prosthetic moments: 10 actors who bared it all (sort of)

Hot stars with fake poles

At least they fulfilled some of our fantasies.

This is what fuels addiction in LGBTQ+ people, and what's available to help (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ people face escalating discrimination and a social life often dominated by alcohol-centric social spaces, but there are many other resources available to them.

LGBTQ Drug Abuse Dissected in New Film

Class A sparks a conversation about alarming statistics rarely discussed.

Homeless Trans Woman Jenna Franks Found Dead in North Carolina

Police are investigating her death as a homicide.

How Out Model Mark Turnipseed Moved Past Heroin and Trauma

This author and wellness advocate shares their story of coming out and addiction ahead of National Suicide Prevention Day.

LGBTQ Substance Use: Why Treatment Starts With Self-Acceptance

There's a clear correlation between discrimination and substance abuse, writes Dr. Michael Murphy.

Buttigieg: I Will Usher in a New Era for the LGBTQ+ Community

"As a gay man running for president, I am proud to lend my voice to the broader struggle for equality," the presidential candidate writes.

Are we swiping right on loneliness? Time to log off and reclaim real connections

Are we sacrificing real connections for the illusion of endless ones on social media and dating apps?

Queer's Daniel Craig on LGBTQ+ stories & Omar Apollo on being down for his sex scene

Queer's Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, and Omar Apollo chat with The Advocate about gay sex, intimacy, and addiction and why LGBTQ+ stories matter.

Pornhub drops shocking gay porn insights for Pride Month 2024 (exclusive)

You won't believe which demographic is way more into gay spicy content than you'd expect.

From Pride to pain, addiction and overdose are silently killing us

On National Overdose Awareness Day, let's reflect on the impact of substance abuse within the community and how we can support each other in finding acceptance.

LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to vape. Here's why

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans are much more likely to try tobacco products than their straight and cisgender peers, according to a new report from the surgeon general.

The role we have in raising LGBTQ+ allies

Therapist Chris Tompkins on building a world safe and affirming for LGBTQ+ youths.

Provincetown-Set 'Hightown' Is Queer, Sexy Noir in Exclusive Teaser

Chicago Fire's Monica Raymund is a lesbian fisheries agent grappling with addiction while also trying to track down a killer in the Starz series set in the LGBTQ mecca. 

Is Captagon the Next Big Gay Party Drug? The Terrorists Are Counting on It

Sounding the alarm on a drug favored by terrorists.