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.
MAY 17, 2023
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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.
APRIL 21, 2020
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.
MAY 22, 2020
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.
OCTOBER 24, 2019
‘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.
MAY 15, 2024
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.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Gay Asian-American Lawmaker Sacked From Business Committee
California Assemblymember Evan Low had chaired the committee for the past five years.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
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.
AUGUST 9, 2018
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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.
APRIL 7, 2019
Tens of Thousands Celebrate Taiwan Pride as Marriage Vote Looms
Upcoming referendums will determine the future of LGBTQ equality in the Asian nation.
OCTOBER 28, 2018
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.
JUNE 5, 2024
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.
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Why Can't Prince Charming's True Love Be Asian?
Lamenting another lost opportunity to showcase queer Asian men.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
What's at Stake for LGBTQ+ Asian Dreamers
Tens of thousands of queer Asian lives hang in the balance.
OCTOBER 18, 2021
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.
JULY 2, 2020
LGBTQ+, Asian-American Groups Oppose Andrew Yang for NYC Mayor
The former presidential aspirant delivered "pandering" remarks to the Stonewall Democratic Club, members say.
APRIL 23, 2021
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.
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Florida City Elects High School Teacher as Its First Out Mayor
Ty Penserga will also be the state's first LGBTQ+ Asian-American mayor.
MARCH 10, 2022
Activist Amazin LeThi Is Fighting for Asian Inclusion in Sports
This weight training maven is breaking down barriers facing Asian-American LGBTQ athletes.
OCTOBER 1, 2019
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.
FEBRUARY 16, 2018