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New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history

The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.

PepsiCo Gets in Bed With Rockstar, Michael Savage

PepsiCo announced Wednesday morning a multiyear distribution deal with Rockstar, the energy drink co-created by antigay radio host Michael Savage and his son Russell.

A Cross-Country Journey for Equality

Frank and Joe Capley-Alfano recall the personal and painful pilgrimage they made in the name of LGBT rights. 

The Terrifying Early Days of AIDS Chronicled in YA Book, 'VIRAL'

Ann Bausum's VIRAL is the first ever history of the AIDS pandemic written specifically for teen readers. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

7 Things That Are Everything This Week

Our entertainment and events highlights this week include the history of drinking in America, New York Comic Con, and the return of The Walking Dead.

The legacy of John Paul II

The first "television pope" helped to defeat Communism and to inspire a new generation of Catholics. But this pope also ignored an epidemic of pedophilia while giving prominent attention to the vilification of God's gay and lesbian children. We can only hope the next pope will be more compassionate.

16 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2024 & where to watch them

From Queer and The Madness to the long-awaited return of The Sex Lives of College Girls, here’s what we are watching all month long!

The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine

The first out transgender federal official continues to firmly stand her ground despite relentless far-right attacks.

Op-ed: The GOP Clown Car Is Packed Full

Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, two of the plaintiffs in the case that brought down California's Prop. 8, can't believe the Republicans can't produce one LGBT-friendly candidate.

Sidney Poitier Paved a Path for LGBTQ+ Acceptance on Film

An activist, diplomat and groundbreaker, Poitier portrayed Black characters that weren't stereotypical.

Jill Sobule Kissed a Girl First

More than a decade before Katy Perry "Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule made waves with her song of the same name. Now she's back with a new studio album paid for by her fans.

Dolly, Why Feature Transphobe Kid Rock on Your New Album?

Dolly Parton is all about love, but by singing with the hateful Kid Rock, she’s shown us how much love she has for us.

This Trans Republican Thinks Trump's Military Ban Could Lead to Positive Change

Jennifer Williams, the first out trans delegate at the Republican National Convention, sees a silver lining in the president's ban on transgender military service.

Hot Sheet: Week of June 20

Michelle Pfeiffer gets her cougar on with Rupert Friend (pictured), the return of Regina Spektor and Felicity Huffman's trip down the rabbit hole round out what's hot in entertainment for the week.

Full Faith and Credit: Past Due

Following the California supreme court's ruling on same-sex marriage, Teresa Morrison reflects on another decision 60 years ago by that same court, which defied popular prejudice to further marriage equality and turned the tide of the nation's status quo.

Before the Dawn of Tom

Tom of Finland is unarguably the most well-known gay erotic artist of the 20th century, but paving the way for his all-balls-out art was a group of American artists who created a more subtle, coded visual style.

Seat Filler January 2011

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene sought warmth onstage throughout a snowy January with drag divas, lesbian campers, and tragic Tennessee Williams heroines.

John Carroll Says When Enough Is Enough Then Get Out and Shout

The antigay actions of businesses such as Chick-fil-A are ushering in a new generation of political activists.