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Gender Whisperer Alok Is an Advocate of the Year

There are times in life when it feels like, just when you thought there was little hope left, the universe miraculously sends you exactly what you need. And if there’s any truth to that, the universe has sent the world Alok Vaid-Menon, these days known simply as Alok. In a modern era that feels fueled by hate and division, Alok bravely leads with love. And I think we can all agree that’s something the world could use more of right now. Read on »

Billie Jean King Revealed as 'Masked Singer' Contestant Royal Hen

Billie Jean King Revealed Masked Singer Contestant Royal HenA sports hero and lesbian icon was revealed as a contestant on The Masked Singer Wednesday night, in an episode that paid tribute to another LGBTQ+ legend. Read on »

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Author Sentenced on Fraud Charges

Joe HardingThe disgraced legislator who wrote Florida’s “don’t say gay” law will now serve four months in federal prison. Read on »

Laphonza Butler Won't Run for California U.S. Senate Seat

United States Senator Laphonza ButlerLaphonza Butler, the first Black LGBTQ+ U.S. senator, won’t run next year for the California seat to which she was recently appointed. Read on »

Donald Trump Ally and Gay Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Was FBI Informant: Report

Former US President Donald Trump Peter Thiel hold hands meeting Trump TowerTech billionaire Peter Thiel, a gay man who’s been a major supporter of and donor to former President Donald Trump, has also been an FBI informant, Insider is reporting. Read on »

Georgia to Cover Gender-Affirming Care for State Workers Under Settlement of Lawsuit

Benjamin Johnson Micha Rich Georgia Transgender State Workers Lawsuit plaintiffs require Transition medical coverage public employeesGeorgia’s health insurance plan for state employees will now cover transition-related care under a settlement reached in a lawsuit brought by the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund. Read on »

Sometimes I Feel Like I Live in Two Different Worlds

Rebekah Bruesehoff Transgender Teen author activist LGBTQ Pride Parade Trans Rights SignsMy alarm goes off most mornings at 6 a.m. Read on »

Pentatonix's Scott Hoying Shares His Favorite Moments From Wedding With Mark Manio

Mark Manio & Scott HoyingGrab the tissues! Read on »

Trailblazers Shine in Out 100: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Change Makers

Trailblazers OUT100 Brandon Wolf Zooey Zephyr Brittney Griner Maura HealeyOut presented its much-anticipated “Out 100” list this Tuesday, spotlighting key LGBTQ+ individuals from activism and politics, among others. The list includes notable personalities whose contributions and narratives have significantly impacted the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Read on »

Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools

Ron DeSantis whose appointees approved the trans bathroom banEven private schools in Florida will now have to segregate bathrooms, following a decision by appointees of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read on »

Queer Families, Foster Youth Celebrated at Extraordinary Families Gala

Photo Gallery 30th Extraordinary Families Anniversary Gala
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Majority of Americans Support LGBTQ+ Youth, GLAAD's First Spirit Day Index Finds

Spirit Day Support LGBTQ Youth Against Bullying purple tshirts NCIS cast Brian Dietzen Katrina Law Wilmer Valderrama GLAAD President Sarah Kate EllisA majority of Americans want to be allies to the LGBTQ+ community, according to the Spirit Day Index, based on new research conducted for GLAAD. Read on »

Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'

Jussie SmollettFormer Empire star Jussie Smollett has announced he is entering rehab after a difficult period in his life. Read on »

Jamie Lee Curtis' Trans Daughter, Ruby Guest, Opens Up About Coming Out

Oscar winner and Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis is our Advocate of the Year. In addition to speaking with Curtis, The Advocate also caught up with her 26-year-old daughter, Ruby Guest. Ruby came out as transgender in 2020. Read on »

A Mother's Nature: Jamie Lee Curtis Is Our Advocate of the Year

Jamie Lee Curtis photographed by Andrew EcclesWhen Jamie Lee Curtis recalls a moment in time when she was overcome with a revelation, her arms propel upward, her fingers spread apart, her head jerks back, and she lets out an onomatopoeic-like boom. It’s as if a stick of dynamite ripped a negative thought or misconception out of her head and created a new path forward. A mining metaphor for opening her mind. Read on »

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