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A queer pro-Palestine protester was shoved by a police officer. Now she's been charged (exclusive)

The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.

Will Dallas PD Take Action After Attacks in Gayborhood?

With eight attacks in six weeks, locals want action.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs and vetoes LGBTQ+ legislation

Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.

The Curious Case of Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley finally addressed the gay murders and torture in Chechnya, and while the U.N. ambassador's statement is more than we got from Trump or Tillerson, it feels too little, too late.

These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+

Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.

Op-ed: Push Back On School Pushout of LGBT Youth

LGBT young people are being targeted and pushed out of schools. It is time to push back.

Trans Delegate Danica Roem Fights Westboro Baptist By Raising $26K

The Westboro Baptist Church went after Roem, so she put out a call to raise money for her reelection campaign because, 'They'll hate that.'

Lori Lightfoot's Response to Donald Trump's Racist Tweet: 'F U'

The lesbian mayor was unafraid to bite back after the president's "looting" comments.  

Gay Blogger Weighs Challenging Lindsey Graham for Senate

GOProud founder and Gay Patriot Blogger Bruce M. Carroll may take on conservative Sen. Lindsey Graham.

An Audition Gets Sexy in Victor Jackson's 'Lights, Camera, Action'

The Atlanta-based multihyphenate artist's new "visual offering" was inspired by Black romance films from Love & Basketball to Moonlight. 

Minneapolis Police Being Investigated for Years of Racist Malpractice

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights filed a suit today and will dig into nearly a decade of complaints. 

'The Colors of Pride' Is a Celebration Beyond Parades and Parties

A new effort aims to expand and deepen the yearly event.

How the Election Affected Queer Teens

More than 50,000 young people told the Human Rights Campaign how they felt after the election of Donald Trump. Their responses were sad and frightening.

Trump Follows Russia's Lead on LGBT Hostility

Our failing president admires Putin's way of doing things, including targeting LGBT people for discrimination.