Out lesbian tennis star Daria Kasatkina flees Russia for Australia: 'I want to be myself'
Daria Kasatkina will be representing her "new homeland" from now on.
APRIL 1, 2025
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Trump picks anti-LGBTQ+ former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
Gabbard, a former congresswoman, once apologized for her anti-LGBTQ+ past but has done an about-face yet again.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
As the election begins today will it be Biden, Trump or none-of-the above?
The Iowa caucus traditionally starts the presidential election in what might be the most nontraditional primary and general election of our lifetimes.
JANUARY 15, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson Addresses Past Homophobia on Fox News' ‘Hannity’
The new speaker of the House has claimed a lapsed memory on past comments, while underscoring the rule of law amid pressing global issues.
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Gay Man Elected as President of Latvia
His role is largely ceremonial, but the election of Edgars Rinkēvičs is still significant.
JUNE 2, 2023
Russian Tennis Champ Daria Kasatkina Says She's Relieved After Coming Out
Kasatkina not only came out as queer, but she's also been a vocal critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
JANUARY 29, 2023
A gay hockey player is on a mission to create an inclusive hockey culture from the inside out
“This isn’t just about hockey. It’s about creating a world where everyone belongs,” out hockey player Brock McGillis tells The Advocate.
MARCH 31, 2025
Ukrainian veterans protest after church withdrawals gay soldier's medal
“We thank the soldier for his military merits, but we do not share his sinful preferences and LGBT agitation,” the Orthodox Church said in canceling the medal to Viktor Pylypenko.
MARCH 2, 2024
Russia Outlaws LGBTQ+ Rights Activism and Labels Organizations 'Extremist'
The move effectively eliminates LGBTQ+ support networks and signals a larger crackdown on the country's already vulnerable queer community.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Lesbian Artist Receives Multi-Year Prison Sentence for Criticizing Putin, Military
The judge handed down a harsh sentence for Alexandra Skochilenko, who switched out price tags with antiwar messages in a supermarket protest last year.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Prince William Enjoys Meal at LGBTQ+ Restaurant in Warsaw
The British royal reportedly had a "great night" at the queer-friendly Butero Bistro.
MARCH 25, 2023
Americans should be 'ashamed' at how Trump treats Zelenskyy and our allies, says Ambassador Rufus Gifford
"It's shameful and embarrassing as an American," Rufus Gifford said of Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy.
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Mitch McConnell will leave Senate with egregiously anti-LGBTQ+ record
The Republican, who announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026, has a record of opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Rachel Maddow and Adam McKay to make documentary on Trump-supporting criminal Lev Parnas
The film will focus on one of the criminals linked to Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani.
JANUARY 18, 2024
Russia’s LGBTQ+ Community Fears Expected ‘Extremist’ Label in Court Ruling
Will Putin use a kangaroo court ruling to institute a crackdown and mass arrests?
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Lesbian Artist Faces 8 Years in Russian Prison For Criticizing Putin, Military
Alexandra Skochilenko switched out price tags with anti-war messages in a supermarket protest last year.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Transgender American Suspended by Ukrainian Military After Controversial Video
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo's comments about hunting down Russian "propagandists" drew a complaint from Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Ukrainian Ambassador Speaks Out for LGBTQ+ Rights
Oksana Markarova offered support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians during an appearance in Washington, D.C.
JANUARY 31, 2023