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These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people

The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

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Missouri Republican candidate burns LGBTQ+ books with flamethrower and posts the video online (exclusive)

Valentina Gomez is facing growing backlash for an incendiary stunt against LGBTQ+ books. Queer rights groups are calling her out.

Enemy of the State

How Glenn Greenwald is taking on the world, and why he'll never stop.

Why Arizona is a Rogue State

Despite touting a libertarian ethos and gorgeous landscape, the state has become a wasteland for human rights, unsafe for women, LGBTs, and people of color.

The anti-trans legislation risk map: A state by state breakdown

So far in 2024, there are already 400+ bills targeting transgender people. This map assesses the risk of the worst laws passing.

Conservatives Fight to Ban This Black, Queer Memoir State-By-State

"At the end of the day, they do not have the right to deny me my truth; they don't have the right to deny anyone their true story," author George M. Johnson tells The Advocate.

The Red State-Blue State Divide Is Growing For LGBT People

It's starting to feel like we're living in two different nations, Amanda Kerri writes.

State of the Unions

Searching for the perfect tux? Wondering what you need to know to tie the knot? Look no further. TheAdvocate has joined forces with our friends at Out to bring you a comprehensive guide to all things marriage.

North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight'

Republican Buck Newton, who is nominated to be North Carolina's next attorney general, made that controversial comment in a speech to supporters of the anti-LGBT law HB2.

Federal vs. State

Staying up-to-date on the protections and opportunities available for same-sex couples.

California Bans State-Funded Travel to 5 States with Anti-LGBTQ Laws

The state now bans funded travel to 17 states with anti-LGBTQ laws. 

State of the Union Scheduled

This is President Obama's first State of the Union address.