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The Trevor Project receives $5M grant to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health in rural Midwest (exclusive)

The Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded the grant to Trevor in order to launch a campaign for queer youth across the rural Midwest early next year.

The Simple Truth on Trump: He's Dumb as Rocks

He's no master strategist, writes Amanda Kerri, but a fool enabled by money and privilege.

Sanders Gets Heat in Debate; Warren, Others Take Bloomberg to Task Too

The last Democratic presidential debate before the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday was a lively one.

Every Body Will Need Specialty Care Eventually

This trans man had to wade through a sea of incompetent medical professionals before getting the help he needed for his end-stage kidney disease. 

Aaron Schock, Former GOP Pol, Comes Out as Gay

The politician, dogged by rumors around his sexuality for years, expressed "regret" for not coming out sooner.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

Meet the Inspiring 2014 Point Foundation Scholars

Get to know the 2014 class of Point Scholars -- you'll be seeing a lot of them as they start changing the world for the better.

Frighteningly Fun Flix: Our Favorite Halloween Films

The Advocate staff picks our favorite scream-worthy films to screen during the most spooktacular time of the year.

LGBTQ People of Color Are in Rural America Too

Democratic candidates, don't forget we exist.

Iowa LGBTQ Activists Leaning Toward Warren, Buttigieg

The Advocate asked some politically active LGBTQ Iowans who they'll be caucusing for Monday night.

LGBTQ People of Color Call Rural America Home

The needs of queer POC outside of cities and suburban areas must be addressed, writes David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition.

Op-ed: Differences Don't Make Families Inferior

Zach Wahls may have two moms but his Iowa upbringing was otherwise traditional. Still, some people look down on families like his.

Study Finds 24 Percent of Southern LGBTQ People Live in Poverty

Disparities found nationwide in number of poor LGBTQ people compared to their straight, cisgender counterparts.

Trump and Vance made up racist lies about Springfield, Ohio. Now, an LGBTQ+ leader speaks out

Because of Trump’s grotesque racist lie about Haitian immigrants, which JD Vance defended, the Ohio town is under constant threat. A local LGBTQ+ organization is calling the bigotry out.

5 Red State LGBTQ+ Communities Targeted in New Pride Initiative

The "United We Stand" effort, from Unilever, Rana Reeves, and Tourmaline, will address LGBTQ+ people in cities with few to no protections.

Jonathan Van Ness on Finding Compassion for Republicans

The Queer Eye star wants you to vote -- and dig deep for some understanding.

Pete Buttigieg Didn't Mention LGBTQ Rights at Key Iowa Event

The South Bend, Ind., mayor focused on his Midwestern bona fides and proclaimed the need for unity, hope, and change. 

Wisconsin Voters Chose Trump. Will They Keep Tammy Baldwin?

The first out gay senator in U.S. history is fighting for her political life.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg: Nation Ready for a Gay Millennial President

The South Bend, Ind., mayor tells The Advocate why he launched a presidential exploratory committee today.

LZ Granderson on the Meaning of Carl Nassib

The journalist and ESPN host has a new ABC News podcast and plenty of insight on out athletes.