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Equality Florida Issues Travel Advisory to LGBTQ+ Visitors to the State

“Florida may not be a safe place to visit or take up residence,” says the advisory.

Pro-LGBTQ+ Companies Funded Florida Lawmakers Who Back 'Don't Say Gay'

While companies donate to politicians for all sorts of reasons, these contributions don't square with these businesses' stated LGBTQ-friendliness.

Florida's LGBTQ+ Activists Plan to Fight Back Against DeSantis's  ‘Slate of Hate’

Activists say more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the recent legislative session.

Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events

Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.

Out and About with Sasheer Zamata

The recently out actor and comedian shares her travel must-haves, hidden LGBTQ+ gems, and how her journeys have broadened her perspective.

Gender-Neutral Language Is Great, But Let's Save Our Kids First

Policing the use of "guys" is not the craziest idea, but it should be low on the list of 2018 priorities.

A Treasure Trove of Queer History Is Now Online

Want to read a gay meeting agenda from 1951? A lesbian periodical from the '70s? You can now.

Activists Urge Target and All Businesses to Push Back on Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaigns

After Target removed some Pride merchandise, LGBTQ+ groups call for it and all businesses, including Anheuser-Busch, to stand up to haters.

200 Groups Call on Target to Restock Pride Merch, Support LGBTQ+ Community

The campaign started by LGBTQ+ groups has now attracted more than 200 backers.

Cincinnati Cyclones Defend Antigay Chick-fil-A After Zamboni Protest

The hockey team blamed protesters for ruining the "family-friendly" atmosphere and threatened to have them arrested if they ever return. 

FBI, Local Police Investigate Bomb Threat Made During Drag Story Hour

In Tempe, Ariz., a coffee shop's Drag Queen Story Hour had to be shut down because of a bomb threat.

Is Chick-fil-A still anti-LGBTQ+? Here’s its full record

From employee discrimination to millions in harmful donations, Chick-fil-A has a long anti-LGBTQ+ history. But how much is still going on?

Will Amazon Stab LGBT Customers in Their Backs?

The behemoth is choosing a second headquarters -- and considering locales that treat queer people as second-class citizens.

Stonewall Museum revokes membership after Visit Florida kills LGBTQ+ marketing effort

The Fort Lauderdale-based organization said the destination marketing organization returned the museum’s $475 annual fee.

Richard Branson Is Ready to Cruise With the Gays

The mogul is launching an LGBTQ-friendly cruise line that will be anything but virginal.

This punk bakery in Nashville gives trans customers gender-affirming surgery care packages

Guerilla Bizkits tells The Advocate about its post-surgery care packages that provide transgender customers with easy-to-prepare biscuits, jam, and coffee.

One Million Moms Lose Hallmark Channel, Fly Off Deep End

The anti-LGBTQ organization says it will make Hallmark, Zola, and other companies "ALL bow to the Lord."

Brunei Reminds Us of the Perils of LGBTQ Travel

Following Brunei's death penalty, misterb&b is adding 30,000 curated gay-friendly, non-discriminatory hotels to its platform. Here's why. 

Salon Owner Who Told Trans/Queer Customers to Visit ‘Pet Groomer’ Facing Discrimination Charge

The salon owner is fighting back with a lawsuit of her own.

Nation's Most Brazenly Hateful Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Blocked by Judge

Tennessee is trying to force businesses that accommodate trans customers to post warning signs.

Pride Month Saw Increase in Anti-LGBTQ+ Backlash: Report

As the LGBTQ+ community has become more accepted in American society, right-wing extremists have teamed up to target that community’s rights.