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Watch these two women's hockey fans get engaged on ice in the cutest way

When given the chance to take a shot on goal during intermission, two women took the chance to surprise the audience — and each other.

UMass Hoops Player Derrick Gordon Comes Out

After a lonely year at UMass, guard Derrick Gordon decided it was time to come out to his teammates.

UMass Rally Defeats Westboro's Derrick Gordon Protest

The five members of Westboro couldn't hold a candle to a crowd of 1,500 UMass students standing united for equality.

Derrick Gordon Becomes First Out Player in NCAA Tourney

Derrick Gordon, the only out Division I basketball player, will be the first openly gay man to play in the NCAA's annual contest. 

Woman Fired After Queer Daughter Outed Her Participation in D.C. Riot

Helena Duke's tweets about her mother participating at a violent pro-Trump event near the Capitol went viral.

Dems Investigating Motivation for Salacious Charges Against Gay Mayor

Accusations emerged of an orchestrated campaign against the Massachusetts politician, who is running for Congress.

Gay Mayor Admits Relationships With Students, Won't Leave House Race

Alex Morse, running for Congress from Massachusetts, says all his relationships were consensual.

This Out Man Just Made College Basketball History

Derrick Gordon made college basketball history and has his sights set on the NBA draft.

The Science Says It: Gender-Affirming Care Saves Young Trans Lives

A new study adds more evidence to back up what LGBTQ+ advocates have been pointing out for years.

Yanked Ad Against Alex Morse Referenced 'Sex With College Students'

Many considered the American Working Families ad against gay congressional candidate homophobic and incendiary.

College Democrats Group Denounces Homophobia Aimed at Gay Mayor

The College Democrats of Massachusetts said allegations that Alex Morse abused his power raised legitimate concerns but do not justify antigay attacks.

Gay Candidate Alex Morse Loses Massachusetts Congressional Race

Morse, who lost the Democratic primary to incumbent Richard Neal, had faced attacks that focused on his sex life.

WATCH: First-Ever Gay Athlete Plays in March Madness

Derrick Gordon made history Thursday as the first openly gay player in the NCAA tournament.

When It Comes to Alex Morse's Sex Scandal, No One Comes Off Well

Parsing whether the out politician is victim of homophobia or a symbol of gay priorities.

Anderson Cooper Throws Shade at Antigay Anchor

Antigay hecklers couldn't resist commenting when the CNN anchor said he's impressed by the first-ever active men's Division I basketball player to come out.

Antigay Slurs Land AHL Player an 8-Game Suspension

Besides the suspension, he'll also have to take a course on diversity and inclusion. 

Why Out Candidate Alex Morse Is Challenging a Powerful Incumbent

Morse, running in the First Congressional District in Massachusetts, talks to The Advocate about how he differs from fellow Democrat Richard Neal.

New Foundation to Support LGBT Athletes and Coaches

The Sports Equality Foundation is focused on providing empowerment and guidance to athletes, coaches and leaders who are coming out.

Why Wasn’t Derrick Gordon Invited to Try Out for the NBA?

Derrick Gordon says he was not invited to try out for any NBA team over the summer because he is an out gay player. 

Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are Detrimental to Trans Youth: Study

Anti-trans legislation is having a severe impact on the mental health of trans youth.

Antigay Dog Whistles Wrongly Insinuate Gay Mayor Engaged in Pedophilia

Holyoke, Mass., Mayor Alex Morse is under investigation for relationships with college students, but a council member refers to "sexual activities with teenagers."