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Cooper Koch's surprising wedding ring story

The actor revealed his relationship status on Andy Cohen Live.

Gay Activist and Journalist Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Cousin

The 24-year-old Azerbaijani activist was killed after he and his cousin got into argument, prosecutors say.

First same-sex civil union in U.S. ends with breakup

A Vermont lesbian couple joined in the first legally recognized same-sex civil union in the country has officially split up.

People of the Year: Françoise Barré-Sinoussi

On October 6, the Nobel committee awarded half of the 2008 prize in medicine to two French virologists, Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier, for their discovery of HIV in 1983. Advocate.com talked with Barre-Sinoussi about the fight for credit for discovering the virus, a slowdown in practicing prevention, and her main research focus today.

Why This Election Matters for LGBTQI+ People Far Beyond Our Borders

Trump has emboldened hate against our community. Biden would work to foster equality.

U.N. Approves LGBT Expert, Will Make World Safer for Us

Leaders at the United Nations and Human Rights Campaign say the vote to create a special LGBT Independent Expert will have global repercussions. 

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Chaya Milchtein is Our Favorite Queer, Femme Automotive Writer

Milchtein is using her knowledge to educate women and girls, which is why she's one of The Advocate's Women of the Year. 

'Insatiable' Stars & Creator Respond to 'Fat-Shaming' Accusations

Response to the show's trailer prompted an online petition signed by more than 120,000 people urging Netflix to cancel the show.

Another Suit Takes Aim at Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law

This one specifically challenges the provision allowing public employees to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Let's Not Pretend: Walmart Is Still Hostile to LGBT Workers

The Human Rights Campaign finally acknowledged the retail giant is not treating its employees -- including LGBT employees -- humanely. Jerame Davis says HRC should have made this point much sooner.

Op-ed: LGBT San Antonio Deserves Mayor's Protection

LGBT people are in the fight of their lives in Texas, but San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor says that's all just a waste of time.

Op-ed: Why The Task Force Stopped Supporting ENDA

Has the Hobby Lobby ruling compromised the strength of ENDA?

Judge Dismisses Suit by Antigay Houston-Area Pastors

Mayor Annise Parker did not interfere with the pastors' constitutional rights during the HERO battle, the judge rules.

Trump Follows Russia's Lead on LGBT Hostility

Our failing president admires Putin's way of doing things, including targeting LGBT people for discrimination.

Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Washington State’s Conversion Therapy Ban

The far-right extremist group Alliance Defending Freedom brings a case that threatens to undo protections for LGBTQ+ minors from dangerous and abusive conversion therapy.

The Olympics Proves Asians Aren't Just 'Mathletes'

Out athletes like Julie Wu Chu are upending stereotypes, but the Olympics should also be a wake-up call to the dearth of LGBT protections throughout Asia.

5 Years After 'Bathroom Bill,' Charlotte Again OK's LGBTQ+ Rights Law

North Carolina's largest city approves nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents, without state backlash so far.