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Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes

A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.

Ad Council Launches Pro-LGBT Campaign

Major brands like Coke and Pepsi band together to eliminate bias.

Morning After, Short Screened at Cannes, Takes on Sexual Fluidity

Morning After centers on a group of sexually fluid friends spending an explorative night together. Director Patricia Chica answers five questions for The Advocate.

Kink Is Part of My Identity — But Don't Call Me LGBTK

We have to be careful about adding letters to our acronym, writes Alexander Cheves.

Three Generations of Queer Women Take On the Power of Labels

Three different generations have a roundtable discussion the hardships of dating, the power of labels, and the importance of trigger warnings.

Actress Diora Baird Is Lucky in Love

Actress Diora Baird discovered her family's missing piece.

21 Words the Queer Community Has Reclaimed (and Some We Haven't)

Some anti-LGBTQ+ slurs are now proud labels. Others are not so clear.

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​27-Year Age Gap Is No Match for Love Say Chris Stanley & Bret LaBelle

Chris and Bret discuss their relationship and why they don’t listen to the haters.

The Mormon Church's Revised Gay Policy Is for Straight People

The Latter-Day Saints still don't care about LGBTQ people, they're just trying to reverse their dwindling membership, writes Craig Mangum. 

After Crafting Hits for Ariana, Tayla Parx Prepares for the Spotlight

This bisexual artist co-wrote songs for the biggest singers in the world and is releasing her own album this fall. 

Op-ed: Blessed Are the Merciful, for They Will Be Shown Mercy

Now that a major battle in the marriage fight is behind us, the executive director of Soulforce wants to remind Christians to be truly Christlike.

Its not easy being a gay pop star

The music industry may be growing more tolerant of "different" artists, but they're still not ready for Ari Gold--a performer both proudly Jewish and openly gay.

The Importance of Being Counted (Thanks, John Cena)

A new public service announcement reminds us that numbers matter.

Are Young Stars Changing the Way People Come Out?

Announcing your identity with a People magazine cover is so 2000s, writes Emily Bashforth.

Niecy Nash Reveals How She Identifies After Marrying Jessica Betts

Nash's daughter Dia pressed her on how she identifies on the sexuality spectrum.

Nico Tortorella, Bethany Meyers Announce They're Married in Stunning Photos

The pair called on everyone to "open your mind to what different types of love can look like."

Insecure's New Gay Character Gave a Quick Lesson in Code-Switching

Issa's gay brother brings some much-needed queer visibility to the HBO series.

Hiking my way out of labels on a trail to the true me

What happens when we shed the limiting expectations that confine us?

WATCH: Talking Bi Issues With Campus Pride

Bi erasure and the challenges of coming out were among the topics addressed in a live-streamed forum for Celebrate Bisexuality Day.