Wyoming Parole Board rejects commuting prison sentence for one of Matthew Shepard’s killers (exclusive)
Russell Henderson, one of two men convicted of the heinous hate crime, tried to have his double life sentence shortened.
September 18, 2024
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Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
September 18, 2024
Phil Donahue, an unsung LGBTQ+ ally, who talked about being gay — and AIDS — when no one else would
During a time when so many of us felt desperately alone and unaccepted, Donahue made us feel like we were normal and we had a friend in him, writes John Casey.
August 19, 2024
Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the greatest LGBTQ+ ally in history, reflects on the meaning of Pride (exclusive)
For Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the LGBTQ+ community has been an intellectual, emotional, and political resource, she told The Advocate. She also understands the serious risks at stake for the community in this year’s election.
June 3, 2024
Samuel and 'Mrs. Alito' are the new Clarence and Ginni Thomas
In a contest for Washington’s most reprehensible couple, it’s a close call.
May 29, 2024
Who was Harvey Milk?
Harvey Milk's legacy is honored every May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. Here's a little bit about exactly who the iconic advocate for LGBTQ+ rights was.
May 22, 2024
Judy Shepard's Presidential Medal of Freedom hailed by LGBTQ+ rights groups 25 years after gay son’s murder
After the hate-fueled murder of her son, Matthew Shepard, more than two decades ago, she has advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
May 6, 2024
Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
May 4, 2024
Judy Shepard more than deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what she's done to protect LGBTQ+ lives
Judy took on all of our anger, sadness, fear, and hope after losing the hope in her life.
May 3, 2024
Judy Shepard, Nancy Pelosi, and queer scientist Jane Rigby among Medal of Freedom honorees
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
May 3, 2024