Frankie Grande and Peppermint lead reality TV stars in open letter: 'We are at a tipping point' (exclusive)
Frankie Grande, Peppermint, and dozens of reality TV stars are asking for "relevant representation of LGBTQ people."
March 12 2025 9:00 AM
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Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney’s hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads
"It's terrifying for young lawyers," Mary Mason said.
March 10 2025 4:56 PM
A straight man wearing a sequin hat is going viral for supporting his gay friend at Mardi Gras
A straight man had the perfect response to why he chose to support his gay friend at a Pride celebration.
March 10 2025 11:36 AM
This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication
“This isn’t just some abstract political decision,” Nathan Barrera-Bunch told The Advocate. “These are real jobs, real people. This is happening to your neighbors, your friends, and your family members.”
March 10 2025 6:00 AM
National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera
NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.
March 06 2025 1:04 PM
Tan France's new TV role shows the 'fight' from his 'life before Queer Eye' (exclusive)
Tan France tells The Advocate about his first-ever scripted role as a straight gang leader in Deli Boys, a version of him "that the world has never seen."
March 05 2025 11:53 AM
Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow
Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.
March 04 2025 4:21 PM
Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'
The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.
February 28 2025 12:58 PM
Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)
Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.
February 21 2025 4:10 PM
Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested
The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.
February 21 2025 11:58 AM
Brittney Griner cancels speech after finding threatening note in hotel room
The WNBA star cancelled her speech at a cannabis convention after finding a piece of duct tape left in the entrance to her hotel room containing the words “Gay Baby Jail."
February 19 2025 2:47 PM
A queer filmmaker led Kamala Harris’s video team at the White House. Azza Cohen shares what that was like
This queer woman kept her eye and camera trained on the most powerful woman in the world for history.
February 18 2025 6:00 AM
Dad's heartwarming reaction to his son coming out as gay goes viral 8 years later
On TikTok user is going viral for sharing his dad's moving voicemail in response to his letter coming out as gay.
February 11 2025 12:55 PM
Shop these Black queer-owned brands this Black History Month
Do you have a favorite Black queer-owned business to recommend? Share the love and let's continue spreading support and diversity together.
February 03 2025 8:00 PM
Brittney Griner says she will sign with the Atlanta Dream, celebrates career 'rebrand'
Griner, who has been in free agency for the first time in her career since she was drafted by the Mercury in 2013, said that she will be signing a one-year contract with the Dream.
January 29 2025 2:57 PM
A gay Altadena council member’s family lost everything in the Eaton Fire. He hopes your generosity will last
As the media attention inevitably begins to fade, Nic Arnzen hopes those who want to help will keep the California wildfire victims in mind.
January 24 2025 1:19 PM
Karine Jean-Pierre gives emotional final White House Press Briefing
”This is a good day,” the White House Press Secretary said at the beginning of the briefing, noting the successful Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
January 15 2025 5:29 PM
V Spehar reflects on 4 years of ‘Under the Desk News,’ the TikTok ban & tension with traditional media
The journalist and content creator sat down with The Advocate on the anniversary of creating their popular social media account.
January 08 2025 10:31 AM
Meet the gay man helping FEMA fight misinformation during natural disasters
“Information is a lifeline,” Justin Ángel Knighten told The Advocate at the National Response Coordination Center.
January 08 2025 6:00 AM
Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stękała comes out as gay in heartbreaking post mourning partner's death
The 2021 World Championship bronze medalist took to Instagram over the New Year to open up about "the most difficult thing in my life."
January 03 2025 3:30 PM