Meet the West Virginian Middle School Student Challenging a Trans Sports Ban in Federal Court
"We just want to be accepted, and she just wants to be a kid. It shouldn’t be that hard to be a kid,” the girl's mom said.
October 30, 2023
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student, Blocks West Virginia Sports Ban
Only two justices dissented.
April 6, 2023
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert Wants an Age Minimum Before People Come Out
The Colorado congresswoman tweeted that queer and trans people should reach a certain age before living their truth, comparing coming out with buying alcohol at 21.
April 4, 2022
New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children
The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.
February 26, 2021
Anti-Trans Ads Against Biden Incite Fury
The ads make misleading claims about gender-confirmation procedures and say trans athletes will destroy girls' sports.
September 3, 2020
Fury, Condemnation as House Debate Begins on Anti-Trans Sports Bill
A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.
March 6, 2023
New Topics, Same Tricks: Anti-LGBTQ+ Politicians Fall to Their Old Ways
"Our opponents may have lost the battle on marriage equality, but they are still doing what they do best: fabricating lies and spreading misinformation to undermine the rights of our community."
March 7, 2023
Op-ed: Condi for Commissioner?
Condi (or a few other women) might be the right person for the NFL job.
October 3, 2014
Josie Totah & Elizabeth Berkley on Saved by the Bell's Queer Joy
The actresses who span generations in the Saved By the Bell universe chat with The Advocate about how the show covers important topics while also remaining very funny.
December 1, 2021
The Fastest Woman in the World Is Leaving Her Haters Behind
Despite the trauma she’s endured, it took her becoming the fastest woman in the world after winning the women’s 100 meter at the track and field world championships in Budapest in August to renew a skeptical public’s faith in her.
September 25, 2023
Is My World Less Uniquely Gay Since Ellen DeGeneres Came Out 20 Years Ago?
While paying homage to DeGeneres's impact on visibility one writer reminisces about lesbian spaces.
April 28, 2017
The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens
The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.
April 29, 2023
In Defense of 'Outing'
In a world with marriage equality, why is mainstream media still afraid of reporting that public figures are in same-sex relationships?
August 5, 2015
The Advocate Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Winners
See the full list of honorees at the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
April 8, 2021
More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms
Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.
May 12, 2024
Idol Gives Back Nobody
This week you're asked to donate what you can to end poverty. And if you're one of Ellen DeGeneres's friends, then you had especially better pony up the cash. There's also some singing...
April 30, 2007
The Advocate, Plus Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Nominees
See the full list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.
January 28, 2021
23 Celebrities Who Lost Their Battle With AIDS
These men and women left enormous legacies with their lives and deaths.
March 11, 2015
A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'
We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!
August 2, 2023