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5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'

Season 4 stars Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Latrice Royale talk about what life is really like for LGBTQ+ folks in small town America — and why it's important to keep fighting extremist opposition.

The LGBT Heroes of 9/11

We look back in time via The Advocate's special cover story after the tragedy on September 11, 2001.

Cynthia Nixon Praises Her LGBTQ Heroes While Accepting Out 100 Award

Accepting the award from Out for Hero of the Year, Nixon spoke movingly about LGBTQ people, women, and people of color leading the way. 

Pedro Zamora's Legacy Hasn't Dimmed 25 Years After His Death

In the pantheon of LGBTQ heroes, Pedro Zamora's memory is painted at the front line.

Pat Logue, Lambda Legal attorney who won landmark cases, has died

“Pat Logue was a brilliant lawyer, a trailblazing jurist, and a hero to the LGBTQ community," says a Lambda Legal statement.

Molly Shannon Re-Gays Emily Dickinson in 'Wild Nights'

The Wild Nights With Emily actress talks portraying the late poet as an "LGBTQ hero" and relating to her struggles with sexism.

Meet The 2022 Advocate People of the Year Honorees

LGBTQ+ heroes like Dot-Marie Jones and Mrs. Kasha Davis share what The Advocate means to them while they’re honored at the annual People of the Year Luncheon.

Finding queer hope in the face of adversity this Mentorship Month

One mentor finds energy and hope in the LGBTQ youth of today.

Average LGBT Student Carries $16K More Debt Than Straight Peers

Lacking in financial support, queer students struggle to get hired and pay back their student loans.

New Superman Comes Out as Bisexual, Kisses Male Love Interest

Jon Kent, son of Clark, will embark on a same-sex romance in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5.

COVID-19 Fells Beloved LGBTQ+ Activist Carmen Vázquez

The founder and head of numerous queer organizations, the Puerto Rican-born Vazquez empowered her community from coast to coast.

A Queer Mother-Son Duo Are Tackling the Bible Belt's Traditions

Like mother, like son. Meet the gay duo that's taking the South by storm. 

Petition: Give Trans Pioneer Marsha P. Johnson a National Holiday

A petition is asking for formal recognition of the late Stonewall veteran on her birthday.

New York Lawmaker Remembers Gay Friends Killed on Hijacked Jet on 9/11

Every year on 9/11 the country stops and people remember where they were and who was lost that day.

Virginia Tech's invisible gay angles

Why did the LGBT community feel they had no part in the story of Cho Seung-Hui and the massacre he wrought?

San Francisco Elects First Black Woman Mayor; Gay Candidate Concedes

Mark Leno would have been the city's first gay mayor, but London Breed makes history as its first African-American woman mayor.

Lessons From the Ed Murray Tragedy

We'll never know if Seattle's gay mayor is a sexual predator -- and that's just one of many systemic problems this scandal brought to light.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce LGBTQ+ & Women’s History Education Bill

New York Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Ritchie Torres, and at least 50 House Democratic co-sponsors introduced the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act today.

Trump Campaign Lawyer Misgenders Pennsylvania's Trans Health Secretary

HRC's president slammed Jenna Ellis as a "bigot" for a transphobic tweet.

'LGBTQ' Didn't Feel Right to This Actor, But 'Two-Spirit' Did

Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.

Trump on Edie Windsor: Who?

It's ludicrous to even consider that Trump cares or knows about the mother of the marriage movement.