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Oregon Man Stabbed to Death for Defending LGBTQ+ Friend; Arrest Made

Colin M. Smith is remembered as “one of the good ones.”

Martin Shkreli's Talk of Seducing Straight Men Disturbed His Gay Investor

The "pharma bro" talked repeatedly about wanting to have sex with other men, according to testimony at his fraud trial.

Thank You, Rose

Rose McGowan has helped take a big chunk out of the patriarchy, which imprisons us all.

Why Queer People Need Access to Abortion and Why We Must Protect Roe

The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant. 

A New Book Explores the Complexities of Asexuality

Angela Chen talks about what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex. 

Op-ed: Trans Students Surrender 'Sisterhood' at Women's Colleges

Women's colleges can have their cake and eat it too: Keep their vital 'sisterhood' and do right by trans women and trans men.

35 transgender and nonbinary people who died by violence in 2023

The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people continues.

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Coming out at work can lead to discrimination: Williams Institute

Companies need to do better at stopping anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination — which the Supreme Court has ruled illegal, the think tank notes.

Young Trans Man, Matthew Spampinato, Killed in Hit-and-Run

Spampinato was walking home from his job at a Starbucks location, where he was well-liked by coworkers and customers.

D.C. Pride & March for Our Lives Interrupted by Gun Violence Fears

People attending the events on Saturday were panicked over shooting scares, heightened by recent mass shootings across the U.S., including in New York and Texas.  

Nico Tortorella Wants You to Know Your Queer History

The queer, nonbinary star of The Walking Dead: World Beyond chats with The Advocate about LGBTQ+ history and zombie killing. 

Meet Don’t Mess With Trans Kids: Charitable Merch That Raised $120,000

Recently worn by Beto O'Rourke, the brand is helping fund efforts fighting anti-trans legislation across the state of Texas.

Matthew Shepard's Parents Won't Be a 'Photo Op' to Hide Trump's Hate

Judy and Dennis Shepard reflect on the 10th anniversary of the hate-crimes law bearing their son's name, which is the subject of a new Oxygen special.

How Grindr Became So Boring

The groundbreaking app used to excite the world -- but now it's everywhere and no one cares much.

Trans Woman Zachee Imanitwitaho Shot to Death in Louisville

She was killed just outside her workplace, and a coworker has been charged with her murder.

Nonbinary NASA Intern's Support of Trans Troops Goes Viral

The student accused the Trump administration of "manufacturing oppression." 

Lambda Legal Celebrates 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy

Lambda Legal's CEO and chief legal officer discuss what the future holds for the noted LGBTQ+ rights group.

Mara Keisling on N.C. Arrest: 'They're Making Us Stronger'

After her arrest by North Carolina police officers, Mara Keisling says, "They're making us stronger."

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

5 Disappointing Findings About HRC's 'White Men's Club'

A new internal diversity report reveals the Human Rights Campaign has a sexist work environment where only 'gay, white, male' employees advance into leadership positions.

How Kelly Clarkson and her trans producer Caragh Donley are championing transgender lives

Donley talks to The Advocate about working on The Kelly Clarkson Show, which has featured segments celebrating Transgender Awareness Week.