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Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

Queer Refugees: We Have Room

Under a public health law, known as Title 42, "thousands of asylum seekers have been wrongly denied their day in court and returned to unsafe places south of the border."

Perfect Response to 'Ex-Gay' Message: We Are All Born to Love

The latest development stemming from a Richmond billboard that proclaimed 'no one is born gay' has a much more accepting message.

Donald Trump bans transgender athletes from playing sports

He signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in a televised signing ceremony spectacle from the East Wing of the White House.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

The Biggest Loser's First Out Gay Man

The Biggest Loser has made 21-year-old Jackson Carter a TV star. And it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Redefining Health Care For LGBTQ+ People in New Orleans

CrescentCare has made it its mission to provide quality care and education in The Big Easy. 

It's Time to Pay Attention to Older Americans Living With HIV, Advocates Say

In observance of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, here's a look at some of the issues this population faces.

Trans Eating Disorders Are All But Ignored by Medical Community

It's been years since a study showed a disproportionate number of trans people suffer from anorexia and bulimia, but almost nothing has been done since.

Homeless to Hero: Twiggy Garcon

Today's he's best known as one of New York's preeminent ballroom gatekeepers and has been featured in magazines around the world. But Twiggy Pucci Garcon didn't always have such security.

Tucker Carlson Once Lauded Harvey Milk's Killer and Antigay Senator

A yearbook image of Carlson listing membership in the Dan White Society and Jesse Helms Foundation is authentic, according to Trinity College.

The Advocate Among Those Nominated for 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

Here's the complete list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

Pope Francis's LGBTQ+ record: the good and the bad

Pope Francis may not be as progressive as some of us want, but he's made a lot of progress for LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church.

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Why a White-Led LGBTQ+ Org and a POC-Led Queer Group Are Teaming Up

SAGE and GRIOT Circle are pooling resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ seniors -- the heads of both groups explain why more queer organizations should follow suit.

Reps. Lee, Schiff, and Porter make their appeal for California U.S. Senate seat at LGBTQ+ forum

The three appeared at a candidates' forum organied by Equality California Saturday and showed support for LGBTQ+ equality across the board.

How We Find Queer Joy and Inspiration Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

In the editor's letter for The Advocate's July/August issue, we illuminate the strange chasm between increased queer visibility and right-wing attacks on LGBTQ+ youth. 

These parents of transgender kids have a lot to say about the Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care

“Access to lifesaving medical care makes all the difference in the world,” the dad of a transgender daughter told The Advocate.

Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier

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For Lent, Hobby Lobby and #HeGetsUs should give up making self-righteous feet-washing commercials

The Jesus Super Bowl ads made a mockery out of a solemn Easter tradition, treating the marginalized like criminals and dissing the humility of Jesus.

Gay People Do Not Have License to Weaponize Homophobic Slurs

Antigay names sting even when it's LGBTQ+ people using them.