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Female couples are helping to keep Portland queer

Multnomah County, Ore., which includes Portland, has the largest proportion of female couples of any large or medium-sized county in the U.S.

Gay men prefer cities whereas lesbians prefer the country, census (finally) proves

The long-standing joke among the LGBTQ+ community finally has data behind it.

Millions of These LGBTQ+ Americans Could Be Missing in Population Estimates

The professional counting of queer people misses a huge segment of our community.

The Women of Gilead Rise Up in The Handmaid's Tale's Second Season

Samira Wiley and Alexis Bledel speak with The Advocate about solidarity, sisterhood, and taking on the patriarchy. 

With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes

Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.

Surge in Trans People Running for Office in Pakistan

In a landmark year for trans rights in South Asia, transgender lawmakers might become a reality.

Feds Change Rules, Offer Benefits for Kids of Domestic Partners

The new rule applies to children of federal employees who are in same-sex domestic partnerships but live in states where marriage is not an option.

How Black Lives Matter Toronto Is Fighting Racism in the Great White North

Black Lives Matter Toronto is ready for a fight -- and is uniquely prepared to make a difference in Canada and beyond. 

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.

LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll

The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.

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51 Times Donald Trump Failed at Basic English

One of Trump's many problems is a lack of spelling ability, as evidenced by his tweets. We edit them here.