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Giorgio Armani reveals first gay crush: 'I couldn't wait to be near him, to be touched'

“I’ve never told anyone about this," Armani recalls. "It’s still a very emotional memory for me."

Singer Mila Jam on Dating, New Music, and Why Being Trans Is a Gift

The "Number One" singer also says it's vital we see more examples of Black parents who love and support their trans kids.

Christopher Racster Named New Head of Outfest Film Festival

The newly-appointed executive director of the nation's most prestigious LGBT film festival (pictured: left) talks to The Advocate about the state of queer film. 

How 3 Openly Queer Governors Are Fighting For Progressive Causes

Amidst a tense national political landscape, Govs. Polis, Healey, and Kotek champion LGBTQ+ rights, exemplifying state-led progressiveness.

Trans, Nonbinary People Say They Feel Excluded From Abortion Fight

(CNN) Transgender and nonbinary people face unique barriers to abortion and reproductive care related to transphobia, including being misgendered or being refused care.

This Lesbian Got Her Groove Back on a 500-Mile Hike

When her 30-year relationship ended, Carolyn Wood, an Olympic swimmer at 14, laced up her boots and traversed the Camino de Santiago.

Our Disco Queen: Jewel Thais-Williams

The founder of the first black gay disco in Los Angeles -- which stayed open 42 years and led to a nonprofit clinic for people with HIV and more -- is the kind of hero we need more of.

Learning I’m Intersex Changed My Life — By Telling Me I’m Not Broken

My body is not broken by a medical condition, it is a beautiful variant on an ever-expansive spectrum.

Why Britney Spears Deserved a GLAAD Media Award

Jim Parsons explained how the singer changed his life. His story is one example of a positive impact felt by the entire LGBT community.

Op-ed: Why Janet Mock's New Job Gives Me Hope

Janet Mock's appointment as a contributing editor at Marie Claire is a promising turning point for trans women controlling their own stories in media.

Gay Romance Grows During 'A Moment in the Reeds'

This gay love story defies borders. 

There Is No Single Trans Narrative

Trans author Nick Krieger shares a story from the new trans male anthology Finding Masculinity about not always knowing he was trans since birth.

Jewel Thais-Williams Changed Nightlife for Gay African-Americans

The founder of Catch One -- the first black gay disco in Los Angeles -- is a little-heralded heroine.

Study: Regular Bedtimes Yield Better-Behaved Children

A recent study in the journal Pediatrics finds kids who go to bed at the same time each night have fewer behavioral problems.

Karine Jean-Pierre Splits From Her Partner Suzanne Malveaux

The news emerged in a Vogue profile of Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary.

Kamala Harris Single-Handedly Changed the Course of LGBTQ History

The presidential candidate nearly lost the race for California attorney general in 2010. Her narrow victory enabled marriage equality to advance.

Dumped again? Curses!

Some gay men in their 20s--including this writer--are hoping to land a partner and start raising a child before hitting the big 3-0. Are we all just fooling ourselves?

Carmen Carrera Has a Message for Brazil and Betsy DeVos

The model and entertainer is fighting for trans lives in the U.S. and abroad in the Fusion docuseries Outpost.

Matteo Lane on mastering the comedic journey with authenticity and laughter as a gay entertainer (exclusive)

Tracing his path from opera singer to celebrated comic, the Chicago native reflects on fifteen years of connecting with audiences as a queer person, his marriage, and “not politics” in an interview with The Advocate.