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The Advocate @advocate.com · 35m

In a recent late-night appearance, Margolyes said that, among other things, she won't apologize for how much she loves being a lesbian.

'Harry Potter's Miriam Margolyes identifies as 'unapologetically woke' 'left-wing dyke'

In a recent late-night appearance, Margolyes said that, among other things, she won't apologize for how much she loves being a lesbian.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 2h

Here's what you need to know about the rainbow crosswalks: who funds them, if they're safe, and why they're really being removed.

Red states are destroying their rainbow crosswalks. Here's what you should know

Here's what you need to know about the rainbow crosswalks: who funds them, if they're safe, and why they're really being removed.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 2h

“They might be meeting with Stephen Miller in here,” the Democratic lawmakers joked, referring to the Trump adviser whose stature has recently inspired memes.

Sarah McBride, Ted Lieu troll Stephen Miller by looking for him behind a tiny Capitol door

“They might be meeting with Stephen Miller in here,” the Democratic lawmakers joked, referring to the Trump adviser whose stature has recently inspired memes.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 3h

Alongside the rise of hidden Republican cliques like the “A-Gays,” a newly revealed Young Republicans chat empties the shadows with language of violence, slurs, and whispered extremism.

Leaked chats expose Young Republicans peddling racism, fascism & Hitler worship in bombshell Politico report

Alongside the rise of hidden Republican cliques like the “A-Gays,” a newly revealed Young Republicans chat empties the shadows with language of violence, slurs, and whispered extremism.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 5h

The transgender former leader of the D.C. nonprofit Casa Rub, who pleaded guilty to fraud, asked to replace her lawyers.

Breaking: Judge delays Ruby Corado’s sentencing but orders U.S. Marshals to take her into custody

The transgender former leader of the D.C. nonprofit Casa Rub, who pleaded guilty to fraud, asked to replace her lawyers.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 5h

Arlington, Texas could remove “Gender Identity and Expression” and “Sexual Orientation” from anti-discrimination protections.

Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections

Arlington, Texas could remove “Gender Identity and Expression” and “Sexual Orientation” from anti-discrimination protections.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 11h

Opinion: 60 years after the gay actor Jim Nabors played a straight Marine, gay actor Miles Heizer plays a gay one, while being a gay Marine still demands a cover story, writes John Casey.

From ‘Gomer Pyle’ to ‘Boots,' and the long, stagnant march of acceptance for the gay Marine

Opinion: 60 years after the gay actor Jim Nabors played a straight Marine, gay actor Miles Heizer plays a gay one, while being a gay Marine still demands a cover story, writes John Casey.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 23h

The LGBTQ+ community — and particularly the transgender community — has lost an iconic activist.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, activist since Stonewall, has died

The LGBTQ+ community — and particularly the transgender community — has lost an iconic activist.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 1d

The Democrat is not letting the Republican forget the outrageous claim she made about LGBTQ+ people during a statewide debate in the governor's race in Virginia.

New Abigail Spanberger ad hits Winsome Earle-Sears for saying firing gay people is 'not discrimination'

The Democrat is not letting the Republican forget the outrageous claim she made about LGBTQ+ people during a statewide debate in the governor's race in Virginia.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 1d

From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.

Playing for both teams: 6 LGBTQ+ spies from history

From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 1d

Opinion: The recent move to remove LGBTQ+ representation from sex education is a dangerous echo of past purity culture movements, argues Emma Cieslik.

From purity rings to 'Don’t Say Gay,' the right’s war on sex ed never ended

Opinion: The recent move to remove LGBTQ+ representation from sex education is a dangerous echo of past purity culture movements, argues Emma Cieslik.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 2d

How Jean O’Leary and a community of visionaries turned courage into history.

The untold story behind the first National Coming Out Day

How Jean O’Leary and a community of visionaries turned courage into history.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 3d

“Without these people in place, it’s unlikely that a lot of these programs will be able to continue even after the government reopens," former HHS Assistant Secretary Adrian Shanker told The Advocate.

Trump’s shutdown layoffs eliminate entire federal health agencies that served LGBTQ+ people, teens, & women

“Without these people in place, it’s unlikely that a lot of these programs will be able to continue even after the government reopens," former HHS Assistant Secretary Adrian Shanker told The Advocate.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 3d

Tim Mendelson, who is helping to carry on Taylor's activism, remembers her on National Coming Out Day.

A gay friend and colleague on Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS work and how she created a safe space to be out

Tim Mendelson, who is helping to carry on Taylor's activism, remembers her on National Coming Out Day.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 3d

Opinion: Donald Trump is willing to write big checks to foreign banks that benefit U.S. billionaires, but not to our soldiers or government workers, writes John Casey.

During Trump’s shutdown, Argentina gets $20 billion while our service members get ... $0

Opinion: Donald Trump is willing to write big checks to foreign banks that benefit U.S. billionaires, but not to our soldiers or government workers, writes John Casey.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 3d

Rev. Shelley Washington's journey from hiding in the shadows to standing boldly in the light is a powerful testament to the transformative power of self-acceptance, authenticity, and giving yourself grace on coming out.

Coming out wasn't losing my faith—I was living it

Rev. Shelley Washington's journey from hiding in the shadows to standing boldly in the light is a powerful testament to the transformative power of self-acceptance, authenticity, and giving yourself grace on coming out.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 4d

A couple lost their foster care license after they wouldn't agree not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth nor attempt to change them.

Massachusetts foster parents lose license after refusing to properly care for LGBTQ+ youth

A couple lost their foster care license after they wouldn't agree not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth nor attempt to change them.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 4d

“We’re not going to let any one election or circumstance dampen our spirit," she said. "They cannot defeat our spirit if we don’t let them.”

Kamala Harris reclaims the stage in Washington at defiant book talk with Kara Swisher

“We’re not going to let any one election or circumstance dampen our spirit," she said. "They cannot defeat our spirit if we don’t let them.”

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 4d

Winsome Earle-Sears's remarks drew immediate backlash.

GOP candidate claims firing people for being gay ‘is not discrimination’ in Virginia governor’s debate

Winsome Earle-Sears's remarks drew immediate backlash.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 4d

There are now more ways than ever — including long-acting injectables — to prevent the spread of HIV.

It’s National PrEP Day! Learn the latest about HIV prevention

There are now more ways than ever — including long-acting injectables — to prevent the spread of HIV.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 4d

After a decade working in the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ aging organization, Faria says her appointment “feels like a calling in this moment.”

Lynn Faria named as SAGE’s new CEO, pledging to lead with joy, authenticity, and fierce advocacy

After a decade working in the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ aging organization, Faria says her appointment “feels like a calling in this moment.”

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 4d

Opinion: Turning Point’s “All-American Halftime Show” promises everything the Super Bowl isn’t: all white, straight, narrow-minded, and wildly out of tune, writes John Casey.