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Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists

The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.

PHOTOS: Colorado Celebrates Marriage Equality

It was a Rocky Mountain high in Colorado last week, as the state wasted no time in embracing marriage equality.

Equality for All? Not in Utah

Ariana Losco, a transgender woman living in Utah, publicly spoke on the need to get a law protecting LGBT workers on the books in her state. Little did she know her voice would get her fired.

Polls Show Marriage Support in 3 Surprising States

All three states currently have constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage.

The Trans Ban Ruling Shows the Right Wing's Long Game Is Working

Evangelicals and conservatives banded together to vote for a man they likely found repellent. That coalition will pay them dividends for generations.

Eco-Homo

City slicker Adam H. Graham travels all the way from the Galapagos Islands to Alaska to find an eco-oriented vacation that fits him just right.

In 5 Years, Marriage Equality In All 50 States?

LGBT organizations around the nation lauded today's landmark victories at the Supreme Court and stressed the work yet to be done to ensure full federal equality for LGBT Americans.

Machu Picchu: Ancient City in the Clouds

Visiting Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel, is as powerful as everyone says. And now it's more accessible, affordable, and luxurious than ever.

Many, Many Points for Us

It was a good week for gays in the news as Ellen and Portia marry, Rachel Maddow gets her own TV show, even Karl Rove says same-sex marriage is no longer a wedge issue, and Esquire asks the question, "What makes a lesbian top?"

Where we live

As the country opens its arms to openly gay and lesbian people, the places we call home have grown beyond urban gay ghettos. The Advocate welcomes you to this new American landscape.

193 Reasons to Have Pride in 2011, Part Three

Including the people who finally care about bullying and straight dudes who are rooting for us.

How the Marriage Equality Movement Forgot Its Pioneers

You might not know it from mainstream coverage, but same-sex couples have been fighting for marriage equality for decades.

Indigo Girls Gifts a New Generation of Fans With Queer Anthems

With the release of a double album of their classics sung with a full symphony, the Indigo Girls discuss nostalgia, road trips, and overcoming being the brunt of the joke. 

Who's Next? Predicting More Marriage Wins

Which states will be the next to institute marriage equality -- and how will it happen?

GLAAD Issues 'Failing' Grades for Two Movie Studios

GLAAD's annual report tracked the seven largest motion picture studios during the 2013 calendar year to map the quantity, quality, and diversity of images of LGBT people in films. Find out how each stacked up here.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"