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The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

10 Gay Men Give Advice to Their 20-Something Selves

This is the first of a three-part series intended to address the topics of age, personal growth, and the awesomeness of wrinkles.

24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends

Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?

Retired Gay NFLer: Raiders Coach Should've Addressed Offensive Emails

Jon Gruden had an opportunity to show if his views had changed since he sent the anti-LGBTQ+, racist, and misogynist emails, but he didn't take it, Ryan O'Callaghan says.

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Nipsey Hussle’s Death and the Importance of Imperfect Truths

Rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot to death and his homophobic past came back to light. How do we square away our past pain while mourning? 

'The Voice' Alum Avery Wilson Comes Out as Bisexual

"I'm a bisexual man who's in love with love," the singer wrote on his birthday. "I am who I am and I love who I love. Always have and always will." 

Coming Out Day: A Brief History

The origin story of October 11.

Maine Rep. Charles Skold opens up about fighting for his community and his prized Beyoncé crop top

Skold’s transformation from Christian conservative to out and proud gay Democrat is rooted in his deep ties to his family and community.


Love Lives of Trans and Nonbinary New Yorkers Explored in New Series

The storylines of Trans Monogamist come from real-life triumphs and tribulations.

LISTEN: Against Me! Unleashes Transgender Dysphoria Blues

Laura Jane Grace and company prepare the band's sixth full-length record, marking her first release since coming out as transgender.

D.C.'s popular Little Gay Pub gets new 'GREAT Love' mural thanks to British Embassy

In collaboration with the British Embassy, the vibrant mural is a beacon of LGBTQ+ pride and community spirit at the trendy spot.

Bobby Berk to Exit ‘Queer Eye’ After Eighth Season

The design guru Bobby Berk expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans as he prepares for his final season.

Rudy Giuliani’s daughter Caroline opens up on how to mend fences with family after the election

Trying to understand others in the context of the environments that shaped them might pave the way for some empathy, Caroline Giuliani suggests.

Articles of faith

The religious right's high-profile moral and ethical failures could be a direct result of repressive religion

More Than 500 U.S. Companies Support Passage of Equality Act

New members of HRC's Business Coalition for the Equality Act include Edward Jones, REI, Honeywell, McDonald's, Harley-Davidson, and more.

Star Signs Over the White House

Nationally syndicated astrologer Holiday Mathis gives The Advocate the celestial goods on the big three presidential candidates.

Pope Francis Disappoints LGBT Catholics (Again)

In his much-anticipated document on marriage, family, and sexuality, the pope doesn't move an inch on same-sex relationships or other LGBT issues.

Barack Obama made history by publicly supporting same-sex marriages 12 years ago today

In the years since, the LGBTQ+ community has seen tremendous strides in the push toward equality, but much work remains to protect the rights of marginalized people.

There have already been 4,000 instances of book banning in America this school year: report

PEN America’s latest findings shed light on the targeted censorship of content related to race, sexuality, and violence, sparking advocacy and resistance across the nation.