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Three more inductees announced for LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame

Judge John Arrowood of North Carolina, Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem, and Claudia López, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, will be inducted in December.

Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.

Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC

“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.

LIVE: 2024 presidential election

Keep it here for updates from The Advocate as our senior national reporter, Christopher Wiggins, covers the DNC from the event.

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

​Kathy Kozachenko, First Out Elected Official in U.S., to be Honored in Michigan

The statue’s dedication it timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her historic election.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Hangs Sign Trolling Pol With Trans Child

The Republican affixed an anti-transgender poster on her office door reading, "There are TWO genders: Male & Female. Trust The Science!"

New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history

The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.

Belinda Carlisle of Go-Go's Cohosts Charity Event With Trixie Mattel

The Christmas party's proceeds will go toward Carlisle's nonprofit organization, Animal People Alliance.

Parkland Conspiracies Named 'Lie of The Year'

Fact-checking site Politifact says students were on "recieving end of the internet's worst hoaxes."

This is why the Kansas City Chiefs need to do something about Harrison Butker

Patrick Mahomes, the best quarterback in the NFL and Taylor Swift’s Travis Kelce, will soon be drawn in as Butker becomes a liability for the Chiefs and the NFL.

Why Taylor Swift's LGBTQ Advocacy Matters

Spencer Harvey reflects on the queer impact of the pop superstar ahead of her honor at the GLAAD Media Awards.

Veteran Activist William B. Kelley Dead at 72

The Chicago resident worked for LGBT rights for 50 years, making an impact on the state, local, and national levels.

13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

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The Advocate Wins Two NLGJA Journalism Awards

The Advocate's Sunnivie Brydum and Michelle Garcia were announced as among the winners of this year's Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Your NYC WorldPride Calendar of Events Is Here

"Siri, put the rally on my calendar for... "

Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping

The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

Jinx Beers, Founder of Lesbian News, Dies at 84

Beers founded the Southern California publication in 1975, and it's still going strong.

This Florida Man Transformed LGBTQ Travel Forever

Now he faces his biggest challenge.

Gay NBA Hall of Famer Rick Welts on being named the Mavericks' CEO (exclusive)

The Dallas Mavericks just named Welts as the team’s new CEO, bringing the basketball legend out of retirement.