Seeking escape, this lesbian sailed to the top of the world
Norway's progressive LGBTQ+ politics and stunning natural beauty make for the ideal outdoor queer escape.
JANUARY 29, 2025
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New kids’ book ‘Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!’ explores gender euphoria amid LGBTQ+ book bans
Nonbinary author Lindz Amer’s new children’s picture book champions diverse representation and free expression. The Advocate spoke to them about their motivation for writing it.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
For LGBTQ Youth, Human Rights Day Has Special Meaning
Around the world, LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary youth need to be heralded -- and protected.
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Gay Congressman's Bill Would Strike Out Male Presidential Pronouns
The openly gay official has filed a bill that would change gendered language so LGBTQ people and women can be officially elected.
JANUARY 18, 2019
Florida Extends ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Through High School Graduation
Now no student in a Florida public school will be taught about the existence of LGBTQ+ people or other gender identities until after they graduate from high school.
APRIL 19, 2023
Thailand takes a leap towards marriage equality, but more work is needed for trans rights
This summer, Thailand made history by legalizing same-sex marriage, bringing tears of joy to the country's LGBTQ+ community. But the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over.
AUGUST 5, 2024
Navigating the media minefield: supporting gender expansive youth with confidence
In the face of widespread misinformation and media bias, the need to shine a light on the overwhelmingly positive experiences of gender-expansive youth and adults is more needed than ever.
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Florida Rains Down Restrictions on LGBTQ+ Youth, Gender-Affirming Care
The state's Department of Health and its Department of Education have pushed to restrict trans rights.
AUGUST 1, 2022
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Seems to Think There's Only One Gender
The anti-LGBTQ+ Missouri Republican abandoned gender as a construct and, instead of the gender binary, embraced the unary.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Drag Race's Eureka O'Hara Shares Personal Journey With Gender
The forward-thinking drag queen discusses their evolving sense of gender on the LGBTQ&A podcast.
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Peppermint & WNBA's Chelsea Gray on LGBTQ+ History & 'How We Got Here'
LGBTQ+ history, gender representation, and the intersections of being Black and queer are packed into a fascinating short video set by Freeform.
JULY 2, 2020
Michael Knowles, the Conservative ‘Daily Wire’ Pundit, Claims Pornhub Makes You Gay or Trans
The anti-LGBTQ+ right-wing pundit claimed that companies like Pornhub are secretly conspiring to make cisgender straight men change their sexual orientation and gender identity.
DECEMBER 7, 2023
LGBTQ+ Youth Are Uncomfortable in Their Own Skin: Study
The number of trans and nonbinary young people who reported being dissatisfied in their bodies was even greater than their cisgender peers.
JANUARY 30, 2023
Transgender People Are the Most Communicative Daters: Study
Because transitioning is usually a public process, trans people seem to understand how to have intimate talks with people about themselves and thus express their desires and expectations.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
MacKenzie Scott Donates $1.7 Billion to LGBTQ+, Gender, Racial Equity
The third richest woman in the world is putting her money where her mouth is.
JULY 29, 2020
80% of LGBTQ+ People Feel Less Safe Due to Gender-Affirming Care Bans
The laws are aimed primarily at trans youth, but they're negatively affecting all LGBTQ+ Americans, a new study finds.
AUGUST 17, 2023
South Dakota Ban on 'Divisive Concepts' in Education Heads to Governor
The bill has chilling implications for content pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues, race, gender, and more.
MARCH 8, 2022
Pride Flag Burned Outside of Baltimore Shop Investigated as Hate Crime
Police are looking for two supsects in connection with the crime that occurred outside of the LGBTQ boutique Same Gender Love.
MAY 10, 2019
Discrimination Against LGBTQ People Rose 13% According to GLAAD Study
GLAAD found that while reported discrimination did rise, more non-LGBTQ+ people understand there are gender identities outside female and male.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Rash of Teen Suicide Attempts After Arkansas Adopts Trans Care Ban
The state was the first one to enact a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. And more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to advance around the nation.
APRIL 19, 2021
24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends
Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?
DECEMBER 31, 2023