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Night of a Thousand Gowns returns for its 39th year of glamour, giving, & LGBTQ+ royalty

Night of a Thousand Gowns returns for its 39th year of glamour, giving, & LGBTQ+ royalty

The Imperial Court of New York’s legendary gala marks nearly 40 years of pageantry and purpose, with a masquerade benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

PHOTOS: The Rally Kicks Off Pride Weekend in NYC

New York City's 45th Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Rally launched the weekend with Michelle Visage, Demi Lovato, Sharon Needles, and Betty Who.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night

In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.


Battle for the Future of the GOP

Marriage equality is one of many issues that threaten to tear apart the Republican party. Will the fissures become visible this Super Tuesday?

What Happens When LGBT People Are Priced Out of the Neighborhood?

The LGBT men and women who helped establish the modern identities of cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia are getting pushed out.

#TBT: When Cross-Dressing Was a Crime

Over 40 American cities passed antidrag laws in the late 1800s. How did that shape the definition of gender normality?  Arresting Dress: Cross-Dressing, Law, and Fascination in 19th Century San Francisco explains.

Public Art, Private Expression

Why do so many public murals seem to have a homoerotic tone?

PHOTOS: Hanging Out at the GLAAD Awards

More celebrities, more same-sex married couples, and more moving family stories than ever before highlighted the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on Saturday.

Reading the Far Right: Wingnuts Declare Victory in Georgia, Miss.

We found anti-LGBT sentiments aplenty in our reading of extreme-right sites so you don't have to.

7 Things That Are Everything This Week

Escape the election with Moonlight, King Cobra, and the return of Gaga.

PHOTOS: NYC Gets Funky for Pride

NYC got down for some serious fun celebrating the 45th anniversary of Stonewall.

Seat Filler: The Advocate's Guide to the 2011-12 Broadway Season

The 2011-2012 Broadway season has officially ended, the Tony nominations have been announced, and our man on the New York theater scene has now seen every show. Here's a look at his quick and queer-skewed impressions of the busy season's complete offerings -- thriving and shuttered, honored and snubbed.

Sir Ari Gold: Stripped and Remixed

With his new album, Play My F**k'n Remix, out today, the gay singer-songwriter talks about contributing to the soundtrack of LGBT freedom, paying respect to queer culture, and running naked through the streets of New York City.

Republican 2016 Candidates Aren't Having a Good Day

Some Republican candidates for president want to fight the decision.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

Sasha Velour: Drag Superstar Today, POTUS Tomorrow?

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race discusses the "renaissance" of drag activism, the new racially inclusive Pride flag, and a possible future in politics.

Just a Bunch of Friends Who Changed LGBT History

Reverend Troy Perry, Phillip Ray De Blieck, Diane Olson, and Robin Tyler have been agitating for change for half a century.

LGBT Seniors Share 9 Tales of Young Love

Nine residents of Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing share stories of love from the past and present.