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Glenn Magpantay Is One of the Most Powerful Asian American Gay Men in the Nation

Now advising President Biden and Congress, Magpantay is helping America live up to its promise.

Crazy Queer Asians: We're at the LGBTQ Asian Conference!

The Advocate's Ashley Jiang and Monica Rodman take you to the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Conference in San Francisco.

What's at Stake for LGBTQ+ Asian Dreamers

Tens of thousands of queer Asian lives hang in the balance.

LGBTQ+ Asian Artists Share Stories of Pride And Strength in Lockdown

Hosted by activist Amazin LeThi, The Advocate's Instagram Live series celebrated Asian artists and entertainers.

LGBTQ People Must Condemn Violence Against Asian-Americans

Asian-Pacific Islanders are facing bigotry related to the current health crisis, and we must stand up for them, Emmett Schelling writes.

LGBTQ+, Asian-American Groups Oppose Andrew Yang for NYC Mayor

The former presidential aspirant delivered "pandering" remarks to the Stonewall Democratic Club, members say.

BD Wong, Activist Amazin LeThi on Being Asian and LGBTQ+ in 2020

On AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate, athlete Amazin LeThi and actor BD Wong discuss racism, representation, and relying on your community.

LGBTQ Asian-American Org.: Brunei Stoning Law 'Vicious,' 'Abhorrent'

The National Queer Asian Pacific Alliance wants to know why the Sultan of Brunei passed the most dehumanizing antigay law in decades.

How Queer Asians Can Be Good Allies to Black Brothers and Sisters

A plea for LGBTQ Asians to stand in solidarity with the queer Black community.

Tens of Thousands Celebrate Taiwan Pride as Marriage Vote Looms

Upcoming referendums will determine the future of LGBTQ equality in the Asian nation.

Florida City Elects High School Teacher as Its First Out Mayor

Ty Penserga will also be the state's first LGBTQ+ Asian-American mayor. 

How a Canadian Manga Lover Made a Must-See Doc on 'Queer Japan'

Documentarian Graham Kolbeins discusses his journey of chronicling the LGBTQ movement in the Asian nation.

Activist Amazin LeThi Is Fighting for Asian Inclusion in Sports

This weight training maven is breaking down barriers facing Asian-American LGBTQ athletes.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Nymphia Wind performs for Taiwan’s outgoing president

President Tsai Ing-wen has been instrumental for the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in the Asian nation.

Being Asian and transmasculine was ‘a revolutionary act.’ Now he’s a model for what’s possible.

At 61, Willy Chang Wilkinson has always tried to take care of his community — from HIV prevention to helping the next generation of AAPI transgender men.

The Olympics Proves Asians Aren't Just 'Mathletes'

Out athletes like Julie Wu Chu are upending stereotypes, but the Olympics should also be a wake-up call to the dearth of LGBT protections throughout Asia.

As Beijing Hosts the Olympics, LGBTQ+ Rights in Asia Remain Dismal

The Beijing Games will portray a rosy picture of life, but the reality is much different for millions of queer Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Amid All the Noise in D.C., Dreamers' Fate Hangs in the Balance

Forget about Trump's tweets and demand that Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell pass a clean Dream Act.

Gay Asian-American Lawmaker Sacked From Business Committee

California Assemblymember Evan Low had chaired the committee for the past five years. 

Why Can't Prince Charming's True Love Be Asian?

Lamenting another lost opportunity to showcase queer Asian men.

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