Alabama community saves library after funding cut over LGBTQ+ books
Read Freely Alabama and concerned citizens raised over $43,000 in less than a week for the Fairhope Public Library.
MARCH 31, 2025
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Ohio teacher suspended for LGBTQ+ books in her classroom sues school district
An Ohio elementary teacher is flipping the script and using her religious beliefs against conservatives to support LGBTQ+ rights.
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe are producing a queer soccer romance for TV: 'Bold, sexy and fun'
Cleat Cute is based on the best-selling novel by Meryl Wilsner.
APRIL 19, 2024
Georgia Teacher Fired for Reading Gender-Inclusive Book Appeals Decision
She testified that she believes there is nothing inappropriate or sensitive about the children’s picture book.
AUGUST 11, 2023
Missouri's Largest Library System Boots Pride Displays in Kids, Teen Areas
The state has new rules regarding "age-inappropriate" materials in public libraries.
JUNE 8, 2023
Arkansas Parents Sue Library System Over LGBTQ+ Book Censorship
The plaintiffs say they want the stigma of labels on LGBTQ+ books removed and the texts made regularly available again.
MAY 31, 2023
Georgia School's LGBTQ+ Book Purge Violated Students' Rights: DOE
According to the Department of Education, the school system has entered into a resolution agreement to remedy the damage its prior actions had on students.
MAY 23, 2023
Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot
The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.
MARCH 20, 2025
Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)
Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
West Virginia Republicans want to prosecute 'pedophile librarians' over 'obscene' material
Not sure what constitutes "obscene matter?" Neither are the West Virginia Republicans who wrote a new bill seeking to prosecute educators for spreading it.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
11 Most Banned Books by Schools So Far This Year
PEN America has found the most banned books targeted this school year.
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Despite Book Bans, LGBTQ+ Fiction Sales Soar
Between May 2022 and May 2023, 6.1 million LGBTQ+ fiction books were sold.
JUNE 8, 2023
13 LGBTQ+ Books to Read and Enjoy Before Spring Is Over
Here are some of the most anticipated queer books that came out this spring!
MAY 30, 2023
Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books
Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.
JUNE 15, 2018
Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)
Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Virginia Republicans vote to take control of local library after losing fight to remove LGBTQ+ books
After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.
DECEMBER 12, 2024
It's now illegal for Minnesota libraries to ban LGBTQ+ books under this new law
The North Star State has officially banned book bans.
MAY 24, 2024
Black Queer Author Leah Johnson Shares the Inspiration and Rage Behind Opening a Banned Books Store
“Loudmouth is, at its core, a product of rage,” says Johnson, whose books have been the subject of book bans.
OCTOBER 21, 2023
Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books
After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.
AUGUST 16, 2023
Obama Slams Book Bans in Open Letter to American Librarians
The former president took aim at the recent push by right-wing extremists to ban books from public and school libraries.
JULY 17, 2023
Vermont Bookstore Fights Book Bans with Pride Readathon for June
Organizers hope to raise funds for a summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids.
JUNE 1, 2023