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California's first state-wide LGBTQ+ senior survey shows mixed experiences

The state-wide survey of over 4,000 LGBTQ+ Californians shows high levels of personal satisfaction overall but serious concerns for trans women.

Will Young Queer People Vote for Biden to Defeat Trump?

For first-time LGBTQ+ voters, the upcoming election just might define the rest of their lives. So what are they thinking?

Mark Pocan Announced as Chair of Congressional Equality Caucus

The Equality Caucus promotes equality for LGBTQ+ people.

Why a White-Led LGBTQ+ Org and a POC-Led Queer Group Are Teaming Up

SAGE and GRIOT Circle are pooling resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ seniors -- the heads of both groups explain why more queer organizations should follow suit.

Tyler Oakley Breaks Down Misconceptions About Queer Elders

The YouTube star hosts the kind of intergenerational conversation that we could all benefit from.

Nonbinary N.C. Teen Wins $90k in National Science Competition

Linden James investigated a treatment for traumatic brain injuries in their entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

3 Queer High School Seniors on the Reality of 'Grooming'

The GOP would have many believe that students are inundated with sex and gender conversations daily when, in reality, most never hear about those topics in school.

Watch 'Old Gays Get Stoned' in Celebration of 4/20

The hilarious video is the latest in a series produced by Grindr.

Trump Skips Pride and Steps on Obama's Legacy

By not issuing a Pride proclamation or hosting a reception, Trump proves he's determined to roll-back all the LGBT progress of the last administration.

Why Is This Charitable Fund Dropping LGBTQ+ Giving?

With rights and lives under attack across the country, this is not the time to abandon LGBTQ+ causes.

'Queer' Moniker Finds Favor Among the Young and Nonbinary

Young people may perceive "queer" as a more fluid identity than gay or lesbian, say researchers at the Williams Institute.

Your LGBTQ Guide to Comic-Con

Just like Stonewall, Comic-Con is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and fittingly, queer inclusion has reached a new level.

When Meghan Mentioned 'The Little Mermaid,' My Gay Heart Knew Her Pain

Queer people intuitively understand the pressures from family to conform for the sake of appearances. But in their hearts, they want more.

LGBT Elders Know There's Only One Side to Charlottesville

Queer seniors have been witness to decades of discrimination, and they know what false equivalence is.

How Does the LGBTQ Mind Age?

A new study finds queer seniors get dementia at different numbers than straight people, and makes clear more research is necessary.

WATCH: Surgeon General Opposes Conversion Therapy

More officials within the Obama administration are stating their support for growing efforts to ban so-called conversion therapy on minors nationwide.

Shangela's Success Shows the Power of Queer Resilience

The drag performer discussed her remarkable rise at the grand opening of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's new campus.

One wild night at Sundance

From dodging celebrities at the Queer Lounge to crashing Middle-Earth and boxing-themed parties, The Advocate's senior arts editor packs a lot of queer indie film networking into her first night at Park City's annual film extravaganza

Photos: LA LGBT Center's 27th Senior Prom Party

Check out these adorable images of older queer folks celebrating.

Pride Media Announces New Leadership for The Advocate, Out

CEO Diane Anderson-Minshall lauds the "exceptionally talented editors and artists" on the new team.