Democratic National Convention will be a celebration of diversity in Chicago, say queer staff
The convention will be a demonstration of all sorts of diversity, organizers say.
June 25 2024 10:46 AM
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Inside the undiscovered queer life of U.S. hockey’s first superstar, Hobey Baker
The executive producer of a new ESPN podcast about Baker talks to The Advocate about this remarkable athlete, and how the NHL may want his story to go away.
June 24 2024 9:08 AM
10 times 'Star Wars' was queer AF
These LGBTQ+ characters and plot lines made our queer hearts happy!
June 14 2024 2:52 PM
Too many LGBTQ+ TV characters disappeared this year because their series was canceled: report
There were only 468 LGBTQ+ characters in the 2023-2024 television season, and a significant chunk of them won't be returning.
April 30 2024 11:33 AM
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.
April 26 2024 3:50 PM
Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday
LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
March 05 2024 5:57 PM
Sam Altman on AI, queerness, and being grateful for the journey he’s on (exclusive)
In an interview with The Advocate, the “it” CEO of the global business world opens up about being an AI revolutionary, his journey as a gay man, and his hopes for the future.
March 01 2024 11:44 AM
Watch the 10 LGBTQ-inclusive Super Bowl ads everybody’s talking about
While this year saw more LGBTQ-inclusive ads than last year, much of the community was underrepresented in the year’s biggest advertising television event.
February 12 2024 12:09 PM
Two LGBTQ+ women may soon be confirmed as lifetime judges: 'It's crucial right now'
If Judges Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed to the federal bench, President Joe Biden would tie a record of appointing 11 openly LGBTQ+ lifetime judges.
January 29 2024 2:54 PM
Ramin Setoodeh is Creating Space for LGBTQ+ People in Media
The co-editor in chief of Variety says there’s "never been so many positive examples of queer representation in popular culture."
November 03 2023 7:01 PM
Newark Street Renamed to Honor Sakia Gunn, Lesbian Teen Killed in Hate Crime
Gunn was stabbed to death in 2003 after telling a man who was harassing her that she was a lesbian.
October 31 2023 10:33 AM
LGBTQ+ Representation Increases in Movies, But More Can Be Done: GLAAD
GLAAD's Studio Responsibility Index finds increased LGBTQ+ representation but a need for improvement in several areas.
September 14 2023 4:28 AM
Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?
Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.
July 21 2023 4:21 PM
Republicans Go Nuts Over 'Barbie' Film's Trans Inclusion and Alleged Communism
Far-right politicians and pundits don't like seeing trans actress Hari Nef in the movie, and Ted Cruz thinks an image of a map is Chinese Communist Party propaganda.
July 20 2023 10:32 AM
'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'
Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.
May 22 2023 12:54 PM
Alison Bechdel’s Legendary Comic Dykes to Watch Out For Comes to Audible With All-Star Cast
The iconic lesbian comic ran for 25 years.
May 15 2023 9:30 AM
Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey Win Big for 'The Last of Us' at MTV Movie & TV Awards
Three awards went to HBO's The Last of Us series.
May 08 2023 6:00 PM
Pedro Pascal is the Ally of the Moment: Photos
The outspoken ally of the transgender community specifically and the LGBTQ+ community broadly is having a banner year.
April 21 2023 6:12 PM
How Gay Are MTV’s Best Kiss Nominees This Year?
See who got nods and who got snubbed.
April 15 2023 7:11 PM
Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide
Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.
April 14 2023 11:44 AM