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Meet The 2022 Advocate People of the Year Honorees

LGBTQ+ heroes like Dot-Marie Jones and Mrs. Kasha Davis share what The Advocate means to them while they’re honored at the annual People of the Year Luncheon.

Folio Names The Advocate's Managing Editor to Power Millennial List

Michelle Garcia is among this year's distinguished lineup of '20 in Their 20s' honorees.

Christine Quinn Reflects on Progress at DNC

The lesbian Speaker of the New York City Council offered her thoughts on the experience for LGBT delegates in Charlotte, and responded to chatter about her own political future.

The New Numbers on What N.C. Is Losing

The state has already lost billions of dollars in business that went elsewhere.

Provincetown Film Festival: Celluloid Celebration by the Sea

The biggest queer names in movies are converging on that idyllic (and very queer) New England destination.

Kyrsten Sinema Slams Democrats as 'Old Dudes ... Eating Jell-O'

Sen. Sinema, once a Democrat but now an independent, has been ridiculing Democrats in front of Republican audiences.

Brendan Fraser Says He Was Manhandled by Hollywood Honcho

"I thought I was going to cry," said the Mummy actor, who feared for years to recount the incident.

The Obama Camp Asks LGBT Dems For Help

Obama's highest ranking gay staffer implored LGBT delegates Wednesday to get involved in the election, one of several clear pushes by the campaign this week to tap the resolve of our community.

Loving's Message Is 'Louder' After Trump's Victory

The film about interracial love takes on heightened significance for viewers in the wake of the presidential election.

Showdown Begins Over LGBT Rights in Indiana

The Indiana legislature is meeting for Organization Day with supporters and opponents of LGBT rights holding dueling rallies at the Statehouse.

Gay California Dem Chair Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Eric Bauman was accused of harassing both men and women.

Its Not Just About the Hair

Michelle Obama's flips and bobs pay tribute to the classic looks of Jacqueline Kennedy, but this would-be first lady will make her own history.

Resisting the Christian Right in Orlando

The National Religious Broadcasters group has ambitious plans to roll back LGBT rights. Its annual convention is coming up, just miles from the Pulse nightclub.

Op-ed: Transgender Dinosaurs and Judith Butler's Revenge

We're in a changing-of-the-guard moment where being transgender is more celebrated than feared.

Happy Pride: What Do We Have to Be Proud of?

Racism remains rampant, including in our own community, writes Zaylore Stout.

Patrick Sammon Discusses Log Cabin's McCain Endorsement

Patrick Sammon takes questions from The Advocate about Log Cabin's decision to endorse the McCain-Palin ticket and predicts seeing more inclusive language from the campaign before voters cast their ballots November 4.

TRANSCRIPT: What Michelle Obama Asked Today's HRC Luncheon to Do

"If you do not live in a battleground state, get to one," said First Lady Michelle Obama to an excited crowd at the Human Rights Campaign/Victory Fund luncheon on Wednesday.