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HRC honors Jonathan Capehart, Ina Fried, and Nico Lang for LGBTQ+ journalism that breaks through the noise

The honorees will be celebrated during White House Correspondents' Dinner week.

Trans Woman Blazes Trail At New York Fire Department

Brooke Guinan has been quietly raising the profile of LGBT folks and women in the FDNY for years. Now she's become a visible role model, taking part in V.O.I.C.E.'s new 'So Trans, So What?' campaign.

Op-ed: Why Orange Is the New Black Is the Model for Queer TV

On TV, shows are getting cautiously gayer, but Netflix's breakout drama waves its rainbow flag like it just don't care.

Op-ed: Obama’s Order Ices Out Some LGBTQ Immigrants

The executive order will help many immigrants on the path to citizenship, but it leaves behind others who have experienced violence, discrimination, and isolation, says Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement.

Justin Bieber's Dad Digs Himself Deeper After Anti-Pride Month Post

The father of the pop star has yet to issue a proper apology after sharing an offensive tweet.

NYPD Uses Pepper Spray on LGBTQ+ Marchers During Stonewall Anniversary

Officers also shoved protesters, according to witnesses.

Advocate, Out, Plus nominated for 2025 GLAAD Media Awards alongside biggest queer films and TV of the year

The Advocate's reporters Ryan Adamczeski and Christopher Wiggins also scored nominations for Outstanding Print Article and Outstanding Online Journalism Article.

Wilson Cruz aims to 'change minds and hearts' with new docuseries about queer Mormon teens

The six-episode series, Not Part of the Plan, spans across two years, following four young members of Utah’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

At Brown University, 38 Percent of Students Say They're Not Straight

The number, based on a student poll, is more than double the proportion from when the poll was first conducted in 2010.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Professor Found Dead at North Carolina Home

Mike Adams's critics say his death should not be celebrated, but his history of hatred should not be minimized.

Women Faked Hate Crime, Jury Rules

The women deny they set fire to their house, but a federal jury doesn't agree.

After Pride Month, Let's Make Resolutions to Support Our Community

Resolutions will extend our pride past June and make us see how our queerness enhances our lives daily.

Update: Ala. HS Coach Suspended for Antigay Remarks

Bob Grisham, who says he misspoke, was caught on tape saying what 'queers' do is 'an abomination' and calling Michelle Obama 'fat butt.'

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Prince William Enjoys Meal at LGBTQ+ Restaurant in Warsaw

The British royal reportedly had a "great night" at the queer-friendly Butero Bistro.

Queer Muslim Student Alleges Harassment by Professor

A student who recently left the University of North Carolina at Wilmington says professor Mike Adams created a hostile, threatening environment for her. 

Trans Woman Among Nations Top Crime Fighters

Victoria Cruz was just honored by the Justice Department for her work with abuse survivors.

Global Gayborhoods: Budapest

A leader in Central and Eastern Europeans' violently controversial charge for LGBT rights, Budapest's unique cosmopolitanism is none-the-less undergoing a lively revival.

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

How We Find Queer Joy and Inspiration Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

In the editor's letter for The Advocate's July/August issue, we illuminate the strange chasm between increased queer visibility and right-wing attacks on LGBTQ+ youth.