The success of Matt Lynch: How a gay basketball coach led his team to victory
Lynch’s story is something out of a Hollywood feel-good movie: A queer basketball coach turns a failing sports team into would-be champions.
April 5, 2024
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Rahne Jones on the The Politician's Queer Utopia & Being a Role Model
The out star of the Netflix series chats with The Advocate about her journey working for Homeland Security to being on one of TV's queerest shows.
July 16, 2020
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.
May 16, 2024
We Ask Queer Nerds Who Their Favorite LGBT Character Is
At Clexacon 2018, a queer women's Comic Con at the Tropicana Las Vegas, we asked queer women who their fictional role models are.
April 11, 2018
Empowering Queer Youth Through Sex Education
Dan Soto is striving to be a role model for young, queer people of color in his community, and he’s succeeding.
December 3, 2018
Pittsburgh’s gay police chief is stopping crime and living proud (exclusive)
“I am always so appreciative of those that have actually struggled, those before someone like me, who were the pioneers and were ahead of their time and sacrificed so much,” Chief Larry Scirotto said.
May 9, 2024
For Too Many Straight, Cisgender Parents, Queer Is Their Worst Fear
Millions of parents still think children hearing "gay" or "LGBTQ" will "convert" them. Why does that unlikely outcome terrify them to the core?
March 15, 2022
Taming the Beast of Queer Shame
Filmmaker Jonathan Wysocki unpacks how the fears of sharks masked deeper fears of being gay.
October 27, 2017
GRiZ Is Bringing LGBTQ Visibility to Electronic Dance Music
The celebrated DJ has worked with rappers, hip-hop legends, and all the like. He also happens to be queer.
July 15, 2019
Kristen Stewart says 'Twilight' is 'such a gay movie'
Well, she said what she said.
January 14, 2024
Lena Waithe Calls On People of Color in Hollywood to Come Out
"We have to be a beacon of light for those young [queer] kids of color," Waithe said.
March 14, 2018
Trinkets' Kat Cunning's Personal Journey of Coming Out as Nonbinary
The star of Netflix's Trinkets and HBO's The Deuce chats with The Advocate about their queer identity and their new video 'Supernova.'
September 24, 2020
Skater Karina Manta on Coming Out, Mental Health in 'On Top of Glass'
The American ice dancer captures a turning point in figure skating with her new memoir.
October 22, 2021
Punny As Ever, Hannah Hart Discusses Her New Book And Gay Role In "Dirty 30"
Pun-filled and slightly terrified of ducks, Hannah Hart sits down to talk to me (a huge fan!) about her role in Dirty 30 and her new book, Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded.
October 28, 2016
23 Pics to Help You Get to Know Gio Benitez, the New Gay Co-Anchor of ‘GMA’ Weekends
The journalist is very active on Instagram.
May 16, 2023
Lori Lightfoot on Defending the LGBTQ+ Community Against Republican Attacks
The former Chicago mayor says she understands the strategy Republicans are using and that it’s a losing one.
July 31, 2023
All Stars' Shea Couleé Will Donate to Black Lives Matter With Winnings
The Drag Race contestant discussed the finale, the drama with India and Alexis, and paying it forward.
July 25, 2020
Erasure's Andy Bell on 'The Neon,' Being in Love, & the '80s Gay Scene
Erasure's legendary vocalist joins Inside With the Advocate for a deep dive into just who was hanging out at the queer nightclubs in the '80s.
September 1, 2020
Genderqueer Comic Kelli Dunham On Getting (Thee) Away From a Nunnery
Genderqueer comic Kelli Dunham went from a sheltered childhood to the nunnery to taking center stage -- and is making the world a better place in the process.
April 21, 2020
10 Gayest Scenes in the 'A League of Their Own' Series
It's honestly a celebration of lesbian and queer women. The Prime Video series features several sapphic storylines, and here are some of the best parts.
September 9, 2022
A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'
We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!
August 2, 2023