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How drag artists can protect themselves from far-right attacks

Drag artists who survived violence and harassment talk about resources to protect other performers.

These hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump kills 988 services

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

This gay grandpa was fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides, and he would 'do it again'

James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.

What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates

Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.

A man in Provincetown was called a homophobic slur and assaulted. Police need information

Provincetown police are investigating a potential hate crime after a man was assaulted and called a homophobic slur.

Bipartisan bill looks to sanction foreign officials who attack LGBTQ+ human rights

The Global Respect Act would allow sanctions against those who commit human rights violations against LGBTQ+ people.

'Hetero Awesome Fest' in Idaho concludes with fighting, low attendance, and racism scandal

A so-called "Hetero Awesome Fest" in Idaho managed to draw attention over the weekend for all the wrong reasons.

FDA approves breakthrough drug that reduces risk of contracting HIV by 96 percent

Otherwise known by its generic name lenacapavir (LEN), Yeztugo has been approved after nearly eliminating the spread of HIV among trial patients.

Trump administration to close LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline in 30 days

The closure is several months ahead of its initial October 1 deadline, first revealed by leaked budget draft in April.

Nancy Mace taunts transgender student with anti-trans slur during a USC event

A 20-year-old trans woman asked Nancy Mace to apologize for using a transphobic slur. Mace responded by calling the woman the slur.

Senate staffer in Capitol Hill sex video recounts backlash

Aidan Maese-Czeropski says that he was diagnosed with PTSD and spent time in a mental health institution after a video of him allegedly having sex in a Senate hearing room leaked.

Pope Francis dies at 88: An overview of his LGBTQ+ rights legacy

Pope Francis experienced many health issues over the years and had been recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

'Love on the Spectrum's Pari Kim wants a train-themed wedding

Pari Kim from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum says about her relationship with her girlfriend Tina and her hopes for the future.

Kabul Afghanistan women in burqas and men with traditional dress outside a mosque surrounded by white birds

Here are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

"No Weirdo Zone" Mississippi cafe made a discount for straight couples. The community fabulously fights back.

Local restaurants are hosting drag shows and inclusive tours after Darwell’s Happiness Cafe claimed itself a "No Weirdo Zone" that doesn't "do the trans or the lesbians or gays."

Out Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina is an Aussie: 'I want to be myself'

Daria Kasatkina now plays for her "new homeland" after "emotional" decision.

Here are 50 photos from 25+ years of dating by Houston's pioneering gay throuple

A collection of over 9,700 Polaroid photos capturing the lives of a historic throuple has been unearthed.

Advocate, Out, Plus nominated for 2025 GLAAD Media Awards

The Advocate's reporters Ryan Adamczeski and Christopher Wiggins also scored nominations for Outstanding Print Article and Outstanding Online Journalism Article.

Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles—like a fake Black queer mom

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

Dem. Andy Beshear backtracks on gender-affirming care for inmates

The Kentucky governor said he is against inmates “receiving better coverage and health care than a law-abiding citizen.”