- World
Bryon Noem’s alleged fetish is not the same thing as being transgender
What started as tabloid intrigue has spiraled into a broader misunderstanding of transgender identity and gender expression.
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The Advocate
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- US
The New York Times rarely quotes transgender people in trans stories
LGBTQ+ advocates say that the paper too often treats transgender people as subjects of debates rather than participants in the conversation.
4 min read The Advocate
- Entertainment
Meet Marcos Aycox, the sexy musician baring all as the Tatted Violinist
The handsome performer is peeling back the layers literally and figuratively as a gay entertainer.
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Out
- Celebrity
'Horrified': That time a journalist made Melissa Etheridge look straight
The lesbian rocker recalls in a podcast interview how "crazy" it was that a reporter gender-swapped a mention of her girlfriend to 'boyfriend' before she came out.
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- US
Botswana is moving forward on LGBTQ+ rights. The U.S. is regressing
While countries once targeted by American evangelical activism begin dismantling anti-LGBTQ+ laws, the United States is building new systems of restriction and surveillance, writes Josh Ackley.
7 min read The Advocate
- US
After 'MAGA influencer' trolls gay couple with baby, support grows for dad who threw punches
Anthony and David Vulin were walking through West Hollywood with their baby when a conservative social media influencer claimed that gay men are "likely to commit child molestation." Punches were thrown and David was arrested. Now, L.A. County authorities are deciding how to proceed.
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Los Angeles Times
- Entertainment
Johnny Sibilly dishes on viral kissing photos with his handsome boyfriend
The Hacks actor is proud to show off his sexy relationship as he gears up for his new role in a steamy queer thriller.
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- US
Federal judge says Oregon must house trans inmates by gender identity, not Trump’s policy
The court halted Trump administration practices and required case-by-case assessments for transgender inmates.
2 min read The Advocate
- US
Outrage sparked by Pride president's alleged assault of a go-go dancer in a gay club
The LGBTQ+ community in Las Vegas is reeling after the president of Henderson Pride was accused of violence.
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- US
Six transgender residents sue Idaho over strict new bathroom ban
Six transgender Idaho residents are suing the state in federal court, asking a federal judge to declare a strict new bathroom ban unconstitutional. The law, which goes into effect in July, is the strictest bathroom ban in the nation, subjecting people to time behind bars if they knowingly enter a bathroom, locker room or changing area that does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth — even if the bathroom is in a privately owned business. The plaintiffs, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal, say the law forces them to either stay at home or risk harassment, assault or arrest when using public restrooms.
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- Politics
AOC suggests America may have already elected a gay president
The New York congresswoman said she believes “there are chances” the United States has already had a gay president, and The Advocate’s archives suggest she’s right.
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- Entertainment
How these Latine drag kings took center stage
At a recent panel called 'Living Legends of Drag: Stories of LGBTQ+ Artistry & Culture,' two Latine drag kings — Manny Oakley and El Daña — connected their struggles across generations.
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- Celebrity
Melissa Etheridge Recalls Being ‘Horrified’ After Interviewer Called Partner Her 'Boyfriend' Before She'd Publicly Come Out
Etheridge publicly came out as a lesbian in 1993
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- US
Transgender Idahoans sue to block criminal bathroom law
The lawsuit argues the law forces transgender people to choose between safety and arrest.
4 min read The Advocate
- Entertainment
Tan France is speaking out on his 'wildly inappropriate' new series 'Honorable Gays'
The Emmy-winning TV host is even spilling hot tea on the legacy of Queer Eye.
2 min read Out
- US
Florida Republicans pass DeSantis-backed gerrymandered congressional maps
Equality Florida and voting rights advocates say the map rigs congressional districts for Republicans while reducing representation for Black, brown, LGBTQ+, and young voters.
2 min read The Advocate
- Sports
Gay gymnast Ben Letvin’s latest win puts the spotlight back on ‘The Powerpuff Girls’
Over the weekend, Letvin led University of Minnesota to an Eastern conference title, putting the gay gymnast trio, “The Powerpuff Girls,” and their important work back in headlines.
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- Entertainment
Adult models Joey Mills & Drake Von star in sexy new reality show 'Ultimate Boys Trip'
This new gay reality TV show follows the handsome stars as they feud, film, and feel the fantasy in Miami.
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- Celebrity
Tan France Insists He Didn't Get 'Midlife Crisis Hair' After Showing Shocking Transformation
The 'Queer Eye' star has had silver hair during his time in the spotlight
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- US
Meet the out Trump prosecutor running to be a judge on Georgia’s Court of Appeals
Will Wooten helped investigate Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now he’s running for the Court of Appeals and could make LGBTQ+ history.
11 min read The Advocate
- US
Gay candidate beats Mamdani’s choice in race to represent Stonewall district in NYC Council
Carl Wilson served as chief of staff for the district’s outgoing representative, and will be the district's fifth consecutive out gay council member.
3 min read The Advocate
- Entertainment
'The Broken Hearts Club' reunites for 25th anniversary—and throws some Dean Cain shade
Get the tea from the reunion of the beloved gay rom-com with director Greg Berlanti, producer Mickey Liddell, and stars Billy Porter and Zach Braff.
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- Health
The expert-backed exercise tips helping gay men get it up and keep it up
These LGBTQ+ experts on erectile dysfunction have the tools tops need to get hard and stay hard.
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- US
In NYC’s Stonewall district, voters want rent relief over representation debates
Residents in Manhattan’s historic LGBTQ+ council district say kitchen-table concerns should come before symbolic fights over representation.
5 min read The Advocate
- Entertainment
The steamiest viral gay kisses in 2026, ranked
These queer smooches will have you celebrating all year long.
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