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Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota’s largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship — and raised even more

After rejecting Target's pledged $50,000, Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto tells The Advocate how his organization raised more than double that in less than 24 hours.

Twin Cities pride organizers sue paper for not publishing ad

Gay pride organizers in Minnesota's Twin Cities area are suing the Star Tribune newspaper, the state's largest daily, for refusing to run an ad publicizing their event.

Top 10 surprise Pride destinations

Think you know the best places to celebrate Pride? Misterb&b's recent report looks to where people are looking to travel for Pride. Some of these locations might surprise you.

It's time to build a sustainable future for LGBTQ+ advocacy work. Here's why

As attacks on LGBTQ+ rights continue, perhaps it's time to rethink our approach to the nonprofit sector, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

Why did a gay man throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face, and who was he?

Gay activist Thom Higgins "pied" the antigay crusader during a press conference in Des Moines in 1977 as part of his considerable career as an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Here's the whole story.

Not just state pride — Why LGBTQ+ Minnesotans are 'overly proud' of Tim Walz (exclusive)

Minnesota's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate what a Walz vice presidency could mean for queer communities.

Minnesota Lawmaker Attends 'Freedom March' for Conversion Therapy

Dan Hall was instrumental in defeating a conversion therapy ban in the state.

Laverne Cox Gets Ice Cream Flavor Named for Her for Pride

At Three Twins Ice Cream in San Francisco, you can order Laverne Cox's Chocolate Orange Is the New Black during Pride weekend.

Sydney Beats Montreal, Houston to Host WorldPride 2023

The celebration will be the first WorldPride to be held in the southern hemisphere.

Twin Cities pride organizers sue paper for not publishing ad

Gay pride organizers in Minnesota's Twin Cities area are suing the Star Tribune newspaper, the state's largest daily, for refusing to run an ad publicizing their event.

This Minnesota thrift store is providing refuge for LGBTQ+ southerners

A growing number of LGBTQ+ southerners and other transgender refugees are seeking resources at a new shop in Minneapolis, which provides its items for free.

Moving Target

Gayest Cities in America 2012

It's no secret that megalopolises New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles have robust LGBT life -- and we've even heard tell of little queer hoods like the Castro and P-Town. This isn't that list.

Target faces 40-day boycott for ending DEI programs as Trump tariffs take effect

A 40-day boycott against Target is beginning today.

Welcoming workplaces

In 2005 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses. Here are 10 shining examples of the best employers