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Kamala Harris denounces 'don't say gay' laws, says LGBTQ+ people don't feel safe

Harris expressed concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ Americans, immigrants, and others at a meeting of Black journalists.

NABJ tried to have a dialogue with Trump. Instead, it gave him a microphone

Why would a reputable association for Black journalists decide to platform a candidate with a history of disdain for the media?

HIV Plus columnist LeRoy Whitfield dies

LeRoy Whitfield, a writer who focused on the battle against AIDS among African-Americans, died after living 15 years with the disease himself--while refusing to take medication for it. He was 36.

GLSEN's New Leaders on Meeting a Crucial Moment for LGBTQ+ Youth

The new board chair and vice chair, Wilson Cruz and Imara Jones, talk about their mission, along with Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, who became executive director last year.

This Reporter Finds The Music You're Going To Love

The Messengers: The music that Los Angeles Times reporter Gerrick Kennedy writes about today will be the stuff you love tomorrow.

Trump’s insults and bigotry against Harris backfire — big-time

Even someone like Kevin McCarthy thinks the way Republicans are attacking Harris is “stupid,” writes John Casey.

When a childless cat lady can see Russia from her house

Poor judgment in selecting a running mate can signal broader issues with a candidate's leadership and governance abilities, writes John Casey.

Trump's obsession with hate and lies could kill LGBTQ+ people

Donald Trump only cares about power, writes Karen Ocamb.

North Carolina’s disgraced Mark Robinson is a pig in a pen full of GOP swine

Mark Robinson's scandal is typical Republican behavior, writes John Casey.

On the failed X chat with Musk, Trump let slip that Harris is as beautiful as…Melania?

The conversation between the two rich, bigoted, and idiotic white men was everything you can imagine it would be, writes John Casey. Well, with a couple of surprises.

White Cops Tackle, Arrest Black Gay TV Reporter During Press Conference

"This is what it's like to be a Black reporter in 2023," Evan Lambert said after being thrown to the ground and arrested for allegedly speaking too loudly at a press conference.

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The Advocate Wins Five Journalism Awards from NLGJA

Founded in 1967, The Advocate is heading into its 50th year of producing award-winning LGBT journalism.

Why Is an LGBTQ Organization Taking Money From Fox News?

No group that works for minority interests should be associated with a racist, misogynistic network.

WATCH: The Right-Wing Dissing of Caitlyn Jenner Begins

The Fox empire, The Daily Caller, and other conservative types misgender or otherwise disrespect Jenner, and one claims she's under Satan's control.

Get Inspired by This Black Gay Journalist's Triumph

Lawayne Childrey escaped abuse, racism, drugs, and homophobia to become of the nation's most respected journalists.

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.

Kansas City media misgender trans murder victim springing LGBTQ+ advocates to action

After public outcry, local news outlets corrected the story, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting about transgender victims of crime.

Op-ed: Why You Can Trust Openly LGBT Journalists

You give us your time, we'll give you the truth.

New Orleans Sees Fifth Trans Woman of Color Murdered in U.S. This Year

Tuesday morning's murder of Penny Proud has trans advocates outraged about the year's particularly deadly start for trans women of color.

A Bar Owner's Slur Sparks Protests of Racism in Gayborhoods

Activists say a viral video of a Philadelphia bar owner saying the n word is just the tip of the iceberg regarding racism in LGBT spaces.

Liberals and Their Invisible Homophobia

It's not just homophobia from conservatives we have to worry about. Liberals can be just as baldly antigay -- often without reproach.