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'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.

Indigenous Queer Actor MorningStar Angeline Paves a Way in Film and TV

The multi-hyphenate artist brings a unique voice to The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw and Amazon's Outer Range.

Sharice Davids Could Be America's First Out Native American Rep.

Davids, a mixed martial arts fighter, won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, and will compete against an anti-LGBTQ Republican incumbent.

Queering Islam

Three out imams are upending the idea that LGBT people are not welcome in Islam, while offering comfort and self-acceptance to congregations that seek a welcoming faith.

 

An Open Letter to Queer Mormon Youth

Don't despair -- just take a deep breath and read this.

Matteo Lane on mastering the comedic journey with authenticity and laughter as a gay entertainer (exclusive)

Tracing his path from opera singer to celebrated comic, the Chicago native reflects on fifteen years of connecting with audiences as a queer person, his marriage, and “not politics” in an interview with The Advocate.

Watch Lil Nas X Get Personal at Native Son Awards

"Some people say I'm pushing an agenda and I am: it's called liberation." 

Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth

Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.

One in Five LGBTQ+ Youth Finds Importance in Religion: Report

The Trevor Project's survey included responses from almost 34,000 queer youth.

Native American Drag Star Lady Shug Is More Than Glamour

This indigenous advocate has their sights set on more than pageants or shows.

Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Being the Lesbian Go-To After 40

The veteran out actor currently starring in Single Drunk Female and Inventing Anna chats with The Advocate about why she loves playing lesbians. 

 

Meet the 36 Point Scholars That Make Up the Class of 2015

Thanks to the Point Foundation, these LGBT young people are getting the education they need to support their passions and change the world.

Conservative Lawmakers Lose It Over Jesus Having Two Moms in Church's Nativity Scene

The scene comes as the far-right Italian government has in some cases stripped lesbian mothers from their children's birth certificates.

One In 10 Florida Girls Sexually Assaulted, LGB Face Greater Risk

One in five bisexual girls of middle and high school age reported a forced sexual encounter, according to a new report.

'LGBTQ' Didn't Feel Right to This Actor, But 'Two-Spirit' Did

Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.

Google Doodle Honors Barbara May Cameron, Lesbian Native American Activist

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

The struggle to reclaim autonomy in the two-spirit movement

For centuries, two-spirit individuals have faced violence and assimilation. But today, activists are striving to reclaim their autonomy and preserve their legacy, writes Human Rights Watch's Abbey Koenning-Rutherford and Bria Nelson.

Queer Commencement

Author and performance artist Tim Miller spends a lot of his time touring universities teaching students about performance art. In this essay he imagines the graduation speech he might one day give at the fictitious Queer U.

'Somebody Somewhere' Is Getting a Third Season

To the delight of fans, HBO has renewed the queer comedy-drama series.

Don't Listen to Debbie Downers: Tuesday Was a Big Win

Anyone who thought a big blue wave would fix everything in an instant doesn't understand the history of this nation.

Leslie Jordan Is (Finally!) One of 'The Cool Kids'

The gay actor, after years of supporting roles, reflects on the triumph of becoming a series regular on Fox's The Cool Kids.