GLSEN Names First Black, First Nonbinary Executive Director

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers will lead GLSEN through a new chapter in its work to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students.

Lessons Learned as a Gay Son of Holocaust Survivors

On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we must learn from our past in order to build a safe, secure future for all.

Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ally Sheedy on Single Drunk Female's Queer Rep

The stars and creators of the new Freeform series chat with The Advocate about the show's authentic depiction of getting sober and how it just keeps getting queerer. 

'Gay Is OK' Artwork Taken Down, Allegedly Likened to Nazi Flag

The incident happened at a school in Athens, Ga., and some parents say it's part of a pattern of discrimination.

Gay Mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, Found Dead

Authorities say Ward died by suicide, but a family member says it could have been murder.

Jeopardy History-Maker Amy Schneider Pens Girlfriend a Sweet Thank-You

The game show champion's reign ended Wednesday, and she took to Twitter to give a special shout-out to her girlfriend. 

Woman and Man Charged in Killing of Queer Couple in Mexico

The couple's remains were found in trash bags. The women had been tortured and shot, according to authorities. 

Record 842 Employers Get Perfect Score in HRC Corporate Equality Index

Just 13 companies earned a perfect score when the index was launched in 2002.