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Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

How Panama Sits at World’s Crossroads of LGBTQ Rights

LGBTQ people have little protection against discrimination under the law, and the police consider their existence a grave offense.

Sit Down: Islamophobes Trying to Fit Orlando Into Narrative

There's a religion in America with way too much influence over LGBT lives. It isn't Islam.

Sit-In Organizers Call for 'Day of Action' on Gun Control Wednesday

Can the momentum built by the House sit-in travel outside of Washington?

The World's Most Famous Trans Model Sits Down With 'Vogue'

The fashion bible gives Advocate readers a sneak peek at its interview and photo shoot with trailblazing beauty Andreja Pejic.

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One Month After Pulse, 10 Activists Arrested at Rubio Sit-In

The organizers staged a sit-in outside of Sen. Marco Rubio's office in Orlando, chanting "No Justice, No Peace!"

The Obamas Sit for Annie Leibovitz

The photo was posted to the White House's Flickr.

Sitting Judges Still Don't Believe Bisexuality Exists

Bi Week, starting today, tries to make the bisexual experience more visible to the mainstream. The following story illustrates how far we have to go. 

Op-ed: Young People Aren't Sitting on the Sidelines

When it comes to ending HIV, young gay activist Emilio Vicente believes his generation will get the job done.

Gay Celeb Will Sit With Michelle Obama During State of the Union

President Obama gives his next State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Rosie O'Donnell Says Joe Biden Should 'Sit This One Out'

The vocal Trump opponent says Democratic front-runner Biden is "antiquated" in his beliefs. 

Bernie Sanders Is Only Major Candidate to Sit Out Both LGBTQ Events

The progressive Vermont senator's campaign has cited "scheduling conflicts" regarding his absence at both The Advocate's LGBTQ Forum in Iowa and a town hall in Los Angeles. 

Activists Arrested at 'Sit-in for the 49' at Marco Rubio's Office

The Florida senator was targeted for his inaction on gun violence and its effect on LGBT people, including the 49 killed last month in Orlando.

Sitting firm against dont ask dont tell

Soulforce, the activist group that sponsored the Equality Ride, is now set to target military recruitment centers in 27 cities with sit-ins by rejected would-be recruits who genuinely want to serve. One of these activists explains how you can get involved.

Will This Black Gay Man Do the Unthinkable: Sit Out the Oscars?

Why missing the gay Super Bowl may be worth it.

Kamala Harris Becomes First Sitting V.P. to March in Pride Event

"We celebrate all the accomplishments" of the LGBTQ+ community but have much more to do, Harris told the crowd at the Capital Pride Walk in D.C.