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Florida Murder Trial Begins of Marriage Equality Pioneer Whose Body Was Found in a Landfill

The strangled body of Jorge Diaz-Johnson was found a few days after he vanished dumped among trash.

Florida Business Displays Homophobic Slur on Sign Over Memorial Day Weekend

Its text includes an uncensored slur and an anti-Pride Month message.

Michelangelo's 'David' May Have Led to Florida Principal's Ouster

Hope Carrasquilla was forced to resign from a charter school after giving an art lesson that included the famous nude statue.

25 Queer-Owned Bookstores to Know and Support

In the face of books bans targeting LGBTQ+ subjects and authors, here is one way to support queer books.

After Black Trans Man Killed, Calls for Police Chief's Resignation

Tony McDade was shot to death by a white officer two days after the murder of George Floyd.

Report: Antigay Priest Used Position to Sexually Abuse Other Men

An investigation has documented numerous incidents of misconduct by Rev. Eric Dudley, who founded his congregation on anti-LGBTQ dogma.

Black Trans Man Tony McDade Killed by Police in Florida

Police say McDade had fatally stabbed another man and pointed a gun at the officer -- but activists are calling his death an example of police violence.

Publix Heiress Gives $50k to Anti-LGBTQ+ Moms for Liberty

Julie Jenkins Fancelli, who last year was revealed as a funder of Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally, is continuing to support right-wing extremism.

Shooter of Virginia Journalists Alleged Antigay Harassment

Bryce Williams, the now-deceased killer of two young journalists, said he was disparaged by coworkers because was a gay black man.

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Transgender Woman Shot to Death by Colorado State Patrol

Jayne Thompson died in May but was identified as a trans woman just this week. The officer has said he was defending himself. 

The Brokeback Mountain effect

The historic cultural success of Brokeback Mountain owes much to the film's quality and emotional power--and a little to George W. Bush and the antigay Right. But can a movie advance gay equality?

OutTraveler.com travel advice

Summer can often present a variety of travel dilemmas. From packing light to passport drama, OutTraveler.com smoothes your way

Katie Hill on Bisexual Visibility, Andrew Gillum, and Monica Lewinsky

The former congresswoman talks about advising Gillum on coming out and commiserating with a fellow survivor of public shaming.

Why Is There an HIV Crisis in the South?

A perfect storm of factors is creating an HIV epidemic below the Mason-Dixon line, especially for black gay and bisexual men.

Black Trans Men Face a Constant Threat of Police Violence

Scant attention is paid to the myriad dangers Black trans men face from the police.

Paper Trail: Dirty Little Secret

In her latest book, Abortion & Life, bisexual author and activist Jennifer Baumgardner has compiled the stories of 15 women who discuss one of their most personal moments -- their abortions. In essays exclusive to Advocate.com resulting from the Abortion & Life book and film project, three women -- Dawn Lundy Martin, Jenny Egan, and Marion Banzhaf -- share their abortion stories.

How to Make It as a Gay Star of the Smallest Screen

What does it take to make it as an LGBT vlogger? The well-defined personal brands of these five passionate YouTubers are showing the world what it means to be us.

Cynthia Nixon Is at Least as 'Qualified' as These Celebs

The Emmy- and Tony-winner was dubbed an "unqualified lesbian," but she's at least as experienced as these celebs who've run before her. 

HIV and AIDS: The Highs and Lows of 2018

Climbing mountains, then falling off the other side: This year's efforts in the fight against HIV saw victories and defeats.

LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Found Dead in Florida Landfill

Jorge Diaz-Johnston and his husband were one of six couples who successfully challenged Florida's ban on same-sex marriage in 2014.

Pulse Survivors Join Students at Gun Control Rally

Survivors of the nightclub shooting are joining students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to call for change.