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Mary Grace and her dog Marley walk around the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene September 2024 Asheville North Carolina

News

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Health

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

Megan Rapinoe Sport Your Period campaign

Exclusives

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

Business

Chevy Volt: The Jolt GM Needs?

Launching a new vehicle while the American auto industry is asking Congress for a $25 billion bailout might seem like illogical timing, but for General Motors and the people behind Chevy Volt, it's essential. With their backs against the wall, GM is rolling out their much-anticipated first plug-in electric vehicle -- and focusing their marketing efforts on the gay community.

US comedian Tony Hinchcliffe speaks during a campaign rally for former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York City

Election

Who is Tony Hinchcliffe, the human pile of garbage insulting Puerto Rico at Donald Trump's MSG rally?

Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage" during a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, but it isn't the first time his racist comments have sparked backlash.

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How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

Ellen DeGeneres' Production Brings Lesbian-Penned Period Piece Drama to CW

Out Entrepreneur Says We Are More Than a Bubble Test

In our partnership with StartOut, we regularly invite the group to highlight an LGBT entrepreneur. The founder of Pathbrite wants to remake the way applicants are hired by employers and accepted to universities.

Hairspray's Cast Rehearses Music, Dance, and Racial Healing

The producers and cast members of NBC's Hairspray Live! reflect on how the period musical's message of acceptance is needed now more than ever.

Chevy Volt: The Jolt GM Needs?

Who is Tony Hinchcliffe, the human pile of garbage insulting Puerto Rico at Donald Trump's MSG rally?

Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage" during a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, but it isn't the first time his racist comments have sparked backlash.

The Gay Erasure in Timothée Chalamet's 'Beautiful Boy' Is Deadly

By cutting out a key experience from a meth addict's life, the film does more harm than good.

Mitch McConnell's Hypocritical Call for Bipartisanship Gets Dragged

Among the critics is Dan Rather, who says maybe there needs to be a new word for chutzpah.

How Queer Was Agatha Christie?

Did the Murder on the Orient Express author sprinkle gay subtext in her page-turners or was she as conventional as a Hollywood blockbuster? Graham Kirby investigates.

The LGBT Movement Is in Chaos

Lack of a singular vision for LGBT rights isn’t a cause for despair, especially when competing visions drive innovation.

All Genders Deserve These Menstruation Products

These innovative new products are proving that gender is irrelevant when it comes to sexual and reproductive health.

Always Sanitary Pads Go Gender-Free; Right-Wingers Freak Out

The maker of Always is removing the female symbol from its packaging to be more inclusive of trans men and nonbinary people.

FDA Makes It Easier for Gay, Bi Men to Donate Blood

The FDA now recommends that gay and bi men be allowed to donate blood after three months of sexual abstinence, not 12 as previously allowed.

Men Must Wait Three Months Without Gay Sex to Donate Blood in Canada

The nation has reduced the deferral time for gay and bi men -- and may soon scrap the waiting period entirely.

The Heartbreaking Gay Love Story Behind 'Colette'

Director Wash Westmoreland revealed that it was his late husband's dying wish to create the film about the queer literary pioneer.

DADTs 9 Figure Price Tag

'A Strange Loop' Gets Into the Mind of Its Black Gay Protagonist

The Broadway musical that's already had two productions and won the 2020 Pultizer Prize for Drama features a cast of all LGBTQ+ people of color.

The New Annuity

A New Generation of Variable Annuities, Saving, Finding the Best Interest Rates

Bryan Singer Fired From Queen Biopic Amid Reports of Erratic Behavior

The out director reportedly clashed with star Rami Malek before going missing from the set. One source attibutes his absence to post-traumatic stress disorder.

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period products

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

In our partnership with StartOut, we regularly invite the group to highlight an LGBT entrepreneur. The founder of Pathbrite wants to remake the way applicants are hired by employers and accepted to universities.

The producers and cast members of NBC's Hairspray Live! reflect on how the period musical's message of acceptance is needed now more than ever.

Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage" during a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, but it isn't the first time his racist comments have sparked backlash.

By cutting out a key experience from a meth addict's life, the film does more harm than good.

Among the critics is Dan Rather, who says maybe there needs to be a new word for chutzpah.

Did the Murder on the Orient Express author sprinkle gay subtext in her page-turners or was she as conventional as a Hollywood blockbuster? Graham Kirby investigates.

Lack of a singular vision for LGBT rights isn’t a cause for despair, especially when competing visions drive innovation.

These innovative new products are proving that gender is irrelevant when it comes to sexual and reproductive health.

The maker of Always is removing the female symbol from its packaging to be more inclusive of trans men and nonbinary people.

The FDA now recommends that gay and bi men be allowed to donate blood after three months of sexual abstinence, not 12 as previously allowed.

The nation has reduced the deferral time for gay and bi men -- and may soon scrap the waiting period entirely.

Director Wash Westmoreland revealed that it was his late husband's dying wish to create the film about the queer literary pioneer.

The Broadway musical that's already had two productions and won the 2020 Pultizer Prize for Drama features a cast of all LGBTQ+ people of color.

A New Generation of Variable Annuities, Saving, Finding the Best Interest Rates

The out director reportedly clashed with star Rami Malek before going missing from the set. One source attibutes his absence to post-traumatic stress disorder.