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Pornhub's search trends expose America's naughty coping mechanisms to Trump's win

The stats don't lie. The Midwest was letting its freak flag fly.

Why BIPOC and LGBTQ-Inclusive Stock Media Matters

A new campaign from Storyblocks, Re:Stock, is dedicated to enhancing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation.

From Money to Mental Health, Pandemic Ravages LGBTQ+ Households

An alarming new report indicates LGBTQ+ people are suffering disproportionately from COVID-19.

Daniel Franzese Says Catholic School Fired Him for Being Gay

The star of Mean Girls and Looking lost a hosting gig at a Catholic university one day after Pope Francis condemned same-sex unions.

WATCH: The Woman Who Killed DOMA

"We won everything that we asked for and hoped for," said Edie Windsor, whose case before the Supreme Court just struck down the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

To erase transgender people further, Trump administration implements policy prohibiting pronouns in emails

The Republican president has banned an essential part of the English language from email signatures for federal employees.

Gay Jewish Lawmaker's Apartment Targeted With Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Maryland Delegate Joe Vogel’s vandalized residence reflects a grim ripple effect as experts warn of escalating inter-community conflicts with the ongoing Middle East turmoil.

Op-ed: An Unexpected Benefit of A Decade of Marriage Equality

One unexpected benefit of a decade of marriage equality? Improved health.

The Lesbian Fighting for All Women to Earn What They Deserve

C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of Institute for Women's Policy Research, talks about the pay gap for LGBTQ women, women of color, and more.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Voters, Against Alabama Voting Maps

Alabama currently has seven congressional districts, with six represented by Republicans.

HRC Condemns Indiana's Pending Antigay Legislation

Last year's Religious Freedom Restoration Act is still having negative effects on Indiana's reputation, and with Wednesday's legislative hearing, it could get much worse.

David Hockney Paints His Male Muse in Landmark Queer Nonfiction Movie

The restored 1974 narrative non-fiction movie A Bigger Splash that follows Hockney, his art, and friend circle over the course of three years is being rereleased. 

Editor Q&A: Florida can 'say gay,' and what motivates LGBTQ+ voters

In an episode of Advocate Today, two editors break down the week in LGBTQ+ news.

Leaders Discuss Marriage Ruling at L.A. Press Conference

The sun was hot and the mood was joyous, if cautious, in the Golden State's largest city following the state supreme court's decision overturning California's ban on same-sex marriage. At a press conference at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center's Ed Gould Plaza in Hollywood, leaders, lawyers, and elected officials -- including L.A.'s influential mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa -- spoke. He not only expressed his happiness but promised his support.

Getting Testing for HIV Is Still Hard — and Still Imperative

David Artavia on the roiling emotions involved in discovering your status. 

Kristian Nairn, Hodor on 'Game of Thrones,' Witnessed Gay Club Shooting in Belfast

The Irish actor has spoken out for the first time about the 1997 incident.

Just one Christian Nationalist group is behind Idaho's bans on trans care and abortion

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are heavily intertwined, and one group conservative hate group continues to use its influence in Idaho.