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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.

Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

STUDY: Kids Impacted by Relationship of Their Parents, Not Sexual Orientation

New research finds children of both heterosexual and same-sex parents thrive when there is harmony in the home.

Did Your School Make The List of Top LGBT Colleges?

Campus Pride's annual index of LGBT-friendly colleges and universities has expanded this year to show the improvements of more schools across the country.

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."

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. 

College made easy

The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students is the best ever road map to gay-friendly campuses. Even if we do say so ourselves.

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.

Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Gay Congressional Candidate Alex Morse

Morse is challenging powerful incumbent Richard Neal in the Democratic primary in a Massachusetts congressional district.

Ocean Vuong, Gay Poet and Former Refugee, Named 2019 MacArthur Fellow

The writer, who once lived in a refugee camp in the Philippines, is now the recipient of the prestigious Genius Grant.

Op-ed: 6 Steps to a Trans-Friendly Campus

Just a few steps would make any campus a more welcoming place.