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Josh Stein beats 'Black Nazi' Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor

Democrat Josh Stein, the current Attorney General of the state, has defeated self-professed "Black Nazi" Republican Mark Robinson in the race for North Carolina governor.

Historic Night at Golden Crown Literary Awards

Lesbian literary pioneers and first-of-their-kind moments made the 2015 Goldies a night to remember.

Why Rep. Maxwell Frost says Democrats must step up their game against Donald Trump

“I don't think it makes sense for us to tell our people we're gonna play dead and roll over,” Frost told The Advocate.

Whats Gay About The Golden Globes

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced its nominees for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards, which will air January 13, 2013, at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC.

Clintons Accuse Sanders of Falsely Labeling HRC as 'Establishment'

Bernie Sanders clarified on Thursday that it's the Human Rights Campaign leadership that's part of the "political establishment" backing Hillary Clinton.

How HGTV Has Changed Our World

Is the channel catnip for gays?

GLAAD Media Awards: The Advocate Garners 4 Nominations

The nominees for the 2014 GLAAD Media Awards were announced this morning, including nominations for The Advocate for Outstanding Magazine, Outstanding Magazine Article, Outstanding Multimedia Digital Journalism, and Outstanding Digital Journalism Article.

Rachel Maddow is Still The Smartest Lesbian on TV

The MSNBC host is also one of The Advocate's Women of the Year. 

West Va. Pol: Drown Gay Kids? No, I Was Quoting Mel Gibson Movie

Delegate Eric Porterfield said if he had gay kids he'd see if they "could swim." He tells The Advocate it was a reference to Maverick.

Exclusive: 50+ LGBTQ Women, Nonbinary Activists Back Elizabeth Warren

Warren is "a strong progressive woman ... who will deliver on big, structural change for our country," the endorsers say.

The Wilds' Erana James, Mia Healey on Shelby and Toni's Big Queer Love

The cast of the Amazon Prime homosocial castaway series chats with The Advocate about how its gay love story has resonated so deeply with fans. 

What Films, TV Shows, Books & Music Did You Overlook in 2022?

2023 is your chance to catch up with these gems.

Oprah, Suze Orman, and Gays Without Money

Dave White's scan of gays in media continues with a return trip to Jerry Springer, Suze Orman and Oprah talking about poverty, and Christians being bashed by gays.

31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back

For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.

Scott Walker Wants Weddings Illegal, But Attended a Reception

Scott Walker and Marco Rubio are walking a fine line on the issue, while some other Republican presidential hopefuls say they wouldn't attend such an event.

Man Admits to Threatening Dictionary for Its Gender Definitions

The 34-year-old California man sent threatening messages to Meriam-Webster because he was upset about LGBTQ-inclusive language.

Did West Virginia Pol Eric Porterfield Say He'd Drown His Gay Kids?

Porterfield, who recently compared LGBTQ people to the KKK, ominously said that if he had gay kids, he'd "see if they could swim."

Why World Conference of Families Is Terrifying

The supposed LGBT assault on the family is being discussed this week in Salt Lake City, in advance of that animus and misinformation being spread around the world.

13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History

Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.

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