The Republican AG claims it will harm children, even though the event is adults-only. Also, it's not demonic.

The Republican AG claims it will harm children, even though the event is adults-only. Also, it's not demonic.

Our community is suffering from the shutdown and has fights ahead.

These trailblazing leaders shattered barriers and paved the way for LGBTQ+ representation in politics.

“The government made no secret of its intent," lead attorney Jennifer Levi of GLAD Law told The Advocate in an interview.

Pelosi has been one of the leading advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.

The former Disney star appeared on a podcast and spoke about her former TV relative, who spent nearly three years in prison on sexual assault charges.

The dictionary wishes it were this gay.

Sean Dunn, who threw a Subway sandwich at a Border Patrol officer out of frustration in August, was acquitted of misdemeanor assault.

The Supreme Court decided that Trump's anti-trans and anti-nonbinary policy can stand for the time being.

Opinion: "When a community is under attack, the response cannot be silence. We must amplify. We must speak louder. We must create more," writes filmmaker Zackary Drucker.

The case now returns to the judge who initially blocked the law from taking effect.

A new bill in Wisconsin would allow gender-affirming care patients to sue their doctors.

“I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know I will not be seeking reelection to Congress with a grateful heart,” the former House speaker said.

Democrat JoAnna Mendoza told The Advocate that her life's story has prepared her to run for Congress.

The justices will meet privately this week to decide whether they will hear the former Kentucky clerk's latest appeal.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims MTG is on a "revenge tour."

These LGBTQ+ neighborhoods have rich histories — and they're just as vibrant today as they have been in the past.

The Oh, Mary! creator is teaming up with big-name producers for the Piggy project.

The internet loves a blue wave!

Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.

“It does not appear to be an accident,” Kevin Graham told The Advocate. “You look up and down the roadway, and everywhere else is completely clear. The trash is only at our entrance.”

Eria Deuso has become the first out transgender mayor in Pennsylvania.

Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.

Across the country, voters chose inclusion, empathy, and competence over cruelty and division.

Family Equality’s Night OUT in L.A.: The Evening of Joy We Need Right Now

Zohran Mamdani dominated the LGBTQ+ vote in NYC, with 82 percent of the community casting their ballots for him.

His Democratic opponent, Ghazala Hashmi, made history as the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office in the U.S.

The newly elected mayor has been a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.

The Advocate is reporting live from Spanberger's election night victory event.

Now people are even offloading their toxic dating behavior onto AI.

The Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers, Wicked, and Jurassic World: Rebirth actor was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive," and we couldn't agree more.

The National Women's Soccer League is calling out "hateful attacks" against Barbra Banda amid a trans panic ignited by NWSL player Elizabeth Eddy.

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund supports queer political candidates across the country. This year, they've endorsed 171 candidates appearing on the 2025 general election ballot. These are a few.

The Wicked: For Good star is the first out gay actor to hold the coveted mainstream title.

Two lawsuits have been filed over a new DOE policy disqualifying LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers from student loan forgiveness.

Former DOJ employee Sean Dunn’s trial on misdemeanor charges for allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at federal agents begins Tuesday.

Cheney held very conservative beliefs and was a war hawk, but he did not back a constitutional ban on marriage equality.

LGBTQ+ media is in danger — but all is not lost.

The justices will meet on Friday to consider whether to grant Kim Davis a hearing on her challenge to marriage equality.

As the Trump administration targets the transgender community at the federal level, there are cities looking to protect trans youth.

Jolanda Jones doesn't wait for permission to speak her mind.

Discover the hidden meanings behind iconic queer symbols of resilience.

Here are both Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo's complete track records on LGBTQ+ rights.

Across centuries of wars, bans, and battles for recognition, trans military members have answered the call. Now they're fighting for their right to do so.

In a surprise campaign stop, Mamdani thanked Brooklyn's Papi Juice "for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers."

“This administration is desperate to distract from the reality that these service members have impeccable records and that there is no reason whatsoever to separate them from military service,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

“The high of orientation was met with probably the deepest low of my life outside of losing my husband to cancer," the first trans member of Congress told The Advocate in an exclusive interview.

Opinion: Queer spaces have been both sanctuary and source of harm. Gay & Sober offers a solution, redefining joy and connection without substances.