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Miss Congeniality Malaysia Babydoll Foxx shares 'Drag Race' regrets

This wise Foxx is reminding fans that her feud with another queen is so much deeper than social media drama.

Hate Is a Public Health Emergency

The Pulse shooting is the latest incident in an epidemic of violence — and the infectious agent is hate.

Christian University Allegedly Fires Professor for Hosting Gay Speaker

The professor had reportedly invited several speakers to discuss obstacles they had to overcome in their careers.

Education Sec. Cardona: We Stand With LGBTQ+ Students

The nation's head of education wants queer youth to know he's in their corner.

New York Art Nonprofit Celebrates Queer Artists at Annual Celebration

"The tremendous scope of their contributions to queer culture, queer wellbeing, and uplifting Black queer community and excellence cannot be overstated."

Right-Wingers Won't Stop Harassing Colo. Trans Teen for 'Unhealthy Behavior'

A 16-year-old transgender student in Colorado is in anguish after the right-wing Pacific Justice Institute made up a report that she was 'harassing' students in the girl's bathroom.

LGBTQ People in Nebraska Were Alone for Decades. No Longer.

The establishment of the state's first LGBTQ rights organization is both symbolic and pragmatic.

LGBT Groups: 'Religious Freedom' Order May Still Be Used to Discriminate

Even though explicit anti-LGBT language was not in the final order, other provisions could enable discrimination, activists say.

Anti-LGBTQ Bias Pervasive at Justice Department, Employees Say

DOJ Pride, representing LGBTQ employees at the department, cited many complaints in a letter to Attorney General William Barr.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law

The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.

Florida Board of Education OK's Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies, Sanitized View of Slavery

The board expanded restrictions on lessons about LGBTQ+ identity and called for teaching that slavery benefited some African Americans.

'Schitt's Creek,' Post-Melancholy Queerness, and Pandemic Escape

Missed this now-iconic comedy on its first go round? Now's the perfect time to see what you missed.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce LGBTQ+ & Women’s History Education Bill

New York Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Ritchie Torres, and at least 50 House Democratic co-sponsors introduced the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act today.

Montana Advances Religious Refusals, Anti-Trans Bills

The religious refusals bill is on its way to Gov. Greg Gianforte, while an anti-transgender sports bill may soon be.

Tim Walz's former students rave about lasting ‘love of learning’ Harris's running mate fostered

Ahead of Tuesday’s debate, The Advocate spoke with former students of the Minnesota governor who say he is who he is.

Dear Mormon Church: These Are the Faces of Apostasy

A gay, married Mormon with a family weighs in on the Church’s latest antigay policy, which bars children of same-sex parents from blessings and baptism. 

Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families

The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.

Trans and Nonbinary Students on Their Place at Women's Colleges

Here's what these students want you to know.

18 Self-Help Style Books LGBTQ Readers Will Love

Love yourself a little more by reading how these authors did it. You won't regret it.