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Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

FBI Investigating Threats Against 3 LGBTQ+ Bars

Last weekend, a caller threatened to shoot up three queer safe spaces in St. Louis.

Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)

Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.

St. Louis cop out of job after controversial LGBTQ+ bar crash arrest

Ramelle Wallace, who arrested the co-owner of popular gay bar Bar:PM in St. Louis after cops crashed into it, no longer works for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Sky High Pride: Unveiling New York City’s Top LGBTQ-Friendly Rooftop Bars

Just in time for rooftop season, discover the best views and vibes in NYC's queer-friendly sky lounges.

Multiple D.C. LGBTQ+ bars pull Jack Daniel's orders over distiller's retreat from diversity & inclusion

If you're looking for Jack Daniel's, you won't find it at these LGBTQ+ bars.

Little Gay Pub in D.C. vandalized over support for Kamala Harris for president

The co-owners say they are undeterred by the damage and will replace the exterior decorations.

Gentrification Shutters One of Oakland's Only LGBTQ Bars

Club BnB will close to make room for tech offices.

A night they can't remember, at one of the country's most popular LGBTQ+ bars

Many maintain that The Abbey in West Hollywood is the site of the most disorienting experience of their lives.

Texas Community Left 'Devastated' After Only LGBTQ+ Bar's Abrupt Close

The Stonewall Warehouse in San Marcos was the only LGBTQ+ safe space in the city.

Risking Boycott, Staten Island St. Pat's Day Parade Bars LGBTQ Groups

Numerous politicians have already declined to participate in the upcoming event.

D.C.’s newest LGBTQ+ bar, District Eagle, invites patrons to ‘let their freak flag fly’

The space embraces a “kink-forward” mindset, managing partner Zach Renovátes told The Advocate.

An attacker fired a pellet gun at 4 LGBTQ+ bars in California. The community wants answers

A staff member at one of the bars said their establishment has been the target of several anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the past, and they suspect the threats will continue.

The Abbey, the Iconic Gay WeHo Bar, Has Been Sold

The sale ensures the landmark queer gathering space remains with family.

Welcome to Dallas’s only LGBTQ+ country dancing bar

Explore the LGBTQ+ country dance scene in Dallas through the eyes of a visiting Londoner.

Ugandan Police Arrest 125 People During Raid of LGBTQ Bar

Most taken into custody at Ram raid face drug charges regarding a tobacco-related product, but activists note authorities only raided Kampala's sole LGBTQ hangout.

Death Threats Sent Over Elementary School Trip to LGBTQ-Friendly Bar

After posting about chaperoning the field trip, Sarah Leonardi has been bombarded with negative comments on social media saying a queer establishment is no place for students. 

An LGBTQ+ cocktail bar was open in Asheville for 31 days. Now it's in ruins (exclusive)

Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Police raid multiple bars, detaining over 50 people in Russian anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown

Masked officers with machine guns forced patrons to the ground in Moscow and elsewhere.