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A queer pro-Palestine protester was shoved by a police officer. Now she's been charged (exclusive)

The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.

Queers for Palestine?

Of all the slogans chanted and displayed at anti-Israel rallies over the past month, surely "Queers for Palestine" ranks as the most oxymoronic.

Pro-Palestine protesters march outside GLAAD Media awards: ‘In honor of our Queer history’

Several famous drag queens protested one of the biggest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations in the world over the weekend. Here's why.

7 images of ACT UP NY taking to the streets at a queer Palestine rally saying ‘SILENCE=DEATH’

As the death toll in Gaza continues to climb, the prominent AIDS activist group is using its platforms to demand an end to the violence.

300+ LGBTQ Artists Join Call For Ceasefire in Gaza, Boycott of Israel

Over 300 LGBTQ+ artists are demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, vowing "not to perform or participate in public events in Israel until Palestinians are free."

'Schitt's Creek,' Post-Melancholy Queerness, and Pandemic Escape

Missed this now-iconic comedy on its first go round? Now's the perfect time to see what you missed.

Queering Uncle Naseem: Ramy's Radically Problematic Gay Character

The Emmy-nominated show explores a gay Middle Eastern man who is bigoted, violent, and completely human.

Lambda Literary Award Finalists You Must Read

In celebration of the 2013 finalists, we review five nominated works of LGBT literature that should be at the top of you must-read list.

50 powerful photos from ACT UP NY's pro-Palestine rally at the GLAAD Media awards

ACT UP NY led a crowd of queer artists, activists, health care workers, and aid workers outside the GLAAD Media awards ceremony last week.

Chicago Dyke March Organizers Are Crowdfunding a Self-Care Retreat

Amid criticism for a controversy involving Jewish Pride flags, the collective is now requesting community support to "rest, re-energize, and be in a space of pure love."

Tossing Jewish Women Out of Dyke March Was an Intersectional Fail

What happened in Chicago this weekend was a community low point.

LGBTQ+ group pulls Biden endorsement over 'perilous' handling of Israel-Hamas war

The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in San Francisco has rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden for the March primary.

Palestinian Authority Bans LGBTQ Group's Activities

The group, alQaws, vows to continue its activism anyway.

Hunter Schafer arrested at pro-Palestine rally protesting Joe Biden on 'Late Night'

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was arrested at a rally protesting Joe Biden's continued support of Israel's war with Hamas as the death toll in Gaza climbs.

Award Stripped From Lesbian Civil Rights Icon Angela Davis

The scholar says the award from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute was rescinded because of her support for Palestinian rights.

Op-Ed: Marriage or Manning?

Writer Victoria Brownworth asks why there must be a choice between prioritizing civil liberties and civil rights.

Palestinian Authorities Arrest Over a Dozen LGBTQ Activists

The group alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society sounded alarms after more than a dozen arrests.

Rea Carey on Raucous Creating Change Protest

The Task Force's executive director says she is 'saddened and disappointed' by the heated protest that shut down a scheduled reception for an LGBT Israeli group at Creating Change 2016.