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Cassandra Peterson — best known to the world as #Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — has revealed her 19-year relationship with another woman in her new memoir.
YES! #AndreaJenkins is one of the first openly trans women to win a seat on a city council. Congratulations! #Minneapolis ✊🏿
#ShariceDavids has become the nation's first gay, Native American person elected to U.S. Congress, winning her race for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District! #ElectionNight
"This fight is also for the LGBTQ community," Petecio told reporters. #Olympics
BREAKING: #PuertoRico has banned conversion therapy.
The island follows 15 U.S. states and Washington D.C., in banning the harmful practice.
We’re thrilled to present our digital cover photo. Retweet & show the world! http://t.co/AJ1WiSwq7o
In 2002, Nevada defined marriage as "one man, one woman" in their state constitution. Last night, they repealed it. #Election2020
"Nearly 13,700 trans service members are expected to lose their careers as the ban begins to take effect today, including the looming possibility of me being one of them." #TransMilitaryBan
"My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me."
. has a very strong closer, saying he and his generation want to be known as the ones who changed things about climate change--and gives a shout-out to his marriage, which was illegal four years ago.
“My trans brother and sisters, they do it every day. And they are shunned from these sorts of events. So this one is for them,” said . #Grammys bit.ly/2te520Q
Canadian soccer star Quinn made history, becoming the first out transgender athlete to win an Olympic medal. #Olympics
. is running on the most pro-#LGBTQ+ platform of any major-party nominee in history. Equality is attainable, but only if we vote.
Read our official endorsement: bit.ly/2VhJezY
"I was incredibly nervous but also excited in other ways to have an opportunity to live this through a character’s shoes, which is a mad, magical turn of events," says. #WynonnaEarp
Seth Marin is the first openly transgender judge in the history of New York, and the first trans man in the history of the United States to serve as a judge.
Queer women are the future of music, and no one captures that spirit more than pop star . In the first cover story for our Women of the Year issue, they discuss privilege, gender, motherhood, & the amazing Black trans women in their life. bit.ly/3cTsc4a
“One of the reasons I’m here tonight is because the Trump administration... is harming transgender Americans.”
opens the #LGBTQforum with a rousing speech about why we continue to fight for equality.
The Catholic Church's declaration that it will not allow priests to bless same-sex unions did not sit well with two of Hollywood's gay romantic leads.
"The fact that there are little gay black boys [who] are going to see someone who looks somewhat like them, or can speak to an experience that's similar to theirs? That’s huge," says . #LoveSimon
Under the EARN IT Act, many online platforms may be driven to ban all sex-related content and communications.
"I’m happy that I get to show people that there is a new way of life and that we do recover." #DragRace
Disney / Pixar has introduced its first self-identifying LGBTQ character, voiced by @LenaWaithe. #Onward
This powerful speech from #Arkansas state senator Stephanie Flowers highlighting the dangers black children face helped defeat pro-gun legislation. #guncontrolnow
EXCLUSIVE: There will be a Presidential debate specifically on LGBTQ issues.
"I feel like I've been waiting in the wings for so long, and ready for someone to call my name to come out and perform," tells The Advocate.
Some political spouses shy away from controversy, but Buttigieg is no shrinking violet. The husband of is passionate, caring, and pissed off — and ready to stand up to bullies.
Read our #Pride2023 cover feature: bit.ly/Adv-Chasten
WATCH: Gay Vlogger Tyler Oakley Talks Education With Michelle Obama
40 Under 40: Tyler Oakley Could Be The First Gay Person You Ever Met
BREAKING: and will be attending our LGBTQ Presidential forum on Sept. 20th.
advocate.com/politics/2019/
"Anybody who's ever questioned your identity ever, ever, ever or you find yourself living in the gray spaces: I promise you that there is indeed a place for us," said. #Oscars
"I am both humbled and pleased to take this role for the impact I can make, and for the historic nature of what it symbolizes."
. creator and stars and talked to The Advocate's about the show's queer legacy.
Garth Brooks Refuses to Boycott Bud Light at His Nashville Bar
"I cannot think of anything that helps women’s rights less than pinning the blame on trans women," said on Twitter.
The Black victim of a racist incident in Central Park that captured much of the nation's attention on Monday is a gay, Harvard-educated science editor.
As Republicans attack reproductive & trans rights, sees a shared battle for bodily autonomy.
"Let's band together and stand up for the rights and the dignity of each other," she told The Advocate in our latest cover feature.
Read more: advocate.com/exclusives/exc
#WynonnaEarp's creator and showrunner and stars and joined a panel presented by and moderated by The Advocate's to reminisce about the series.
#Colorado politician #JaredPolis is the first out gay man elected governor of a U.S. state! #ElectionNight
"We can’t let him be president again. I’m running out of show tunes!"
BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg has just made history.
“Everybody’s got their opinions. But inclusiveness is always going to be me,” the country music star said.
“I think that it's in our DNA to work together. We can kind of look at each other, and every moment is real in some way,” says about . #TheLWord
., whose defense of his lesbian moms went viral in a video seven years ago, has just been elected Iowa State Senator. Congrats, Zach! #ElectionNight bit.ly/2PgNUVG
Replying to
"I've already made it so much farther than I ever dreamed," says. "So everything that happens is a blessing."
The White House is not only hosting a historic Pride event today, but the Biden administration also announced new resources to support LGBTQ+ people across the country in the face of anti-LGBTQ+ laws. #pridemonth2023
"Why is the music industry so homophobic?" The Advocate asked in 1991. "They’re not going to be when I get finished with them," she replied.
"Everyone deserves a seat at the table."
Fifteen years after they changed the world of television forever, , , and of cover our print issue. bit.ly/LWordxAdvo
"No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family..." #SCOTUS
Out Democratic candidate Maura Healey has been elected the first out lesbian governor in the U.S., as well as the first woman to lead Massachusetts. #Election2022
Read more: bit.ly/adv-healey
Thanks to everyone who donated to the education of Emily Scheck, who was disowned by her parents after she refused to go to conversion therapy. #ThanksgivingWeek bit.ly/2PEhioV
Same-sex parents and their children in Indiana can breathe a sigh of relief.
"How do you measure four years of this sh--?"
"A lot of people don’t know how much you risk putting your name on the ballot if you are not a white cis het man, and it was a lot of work to get here," they said. #Election2020
"My mom said, 'I'm going to step away from the church.' And I was like, 'What?' And she just said, 'If you're going to hell, we're all going to hell together,'" the singer said.
Speaking about her trans daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis said, "I will fight and defend her right to exist to anyone who claims that she doesn’t. And there are those people."
"Maybe it's time to tell a story that hasn't been told before," said showrunner . #WynonnaEarp bit.ly/2JbmPfe
"Celebrate your love openly and proudly," Buttigieg said. He said that it's only a vocal minority that wants LGBTQ+ back in the closet.
. on Biden complementing Pence : "If Dems are too wedded to the collegiality of the Senate dining room to call out the Republicans who espouse homophobia, how are we ever going to stop them?" advocate.com/politics/2019/
. is always pushing boundaries — and now she's ready to tear them down. In our March/April cover feature, the #SchittsCreek actor turned writer, producer and creator discusses upcoming projects, queer identity, and her new take on style. advocate.com/exclusives/202
Danica Roem made history today as the first trans candidate to win a state legislative primary in Virginia. bit.ly/2rYVFCy
"We as Black queer people know the truth: It was a hate crime," writes . #JussieSmollett #JusticeForJussie
“For the first time in my life,” writes, “I’m with someone who makes me feel safe, blessed, and truly loved.”
"To LGBTQ+ people across the nation feeling hurt, isolated, or threatened, we have a clear message for you: New York City has and will always be a welcoming home for you," Adams said.
. has set his latest song parody to a Judy Garland classic complete with curls, hats, and gloves.
UPDATE: @SenKamalaHarris & are urging Congress to pass an anti-lynching bill after the homophobic and racist attack on #JussieSmollett, the officials confirmed to The Advocate. bit.ly/2B5gm3B
.'s latest video is a swinging takedown of Donald Trump in “Grumpy Trumpy Felon From Jamaica in Queens.”
. slams "religious freedom" legislation used to discriminate against LGBTQ people. "It's not only abusive toward LGBTQ Americans, it's abusive toward the idea of faith." #LGBTQforum